Game Details
Puck drop us scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. local time).
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
TV/Streaming: ESPN+.
The Columbus Blue Jackets head to St. Louis for the second and final meeting of the 2025-26 season series, wrapping up their Western Conference road schedule. Columbus enters as the hotter team, riding a wave of success, while the Blues are looking to build momentum after snapping a lengthy skid.
Recent Team Forms
The Blue Jackets are one of the league’s hottest teams, winning four straight and going 8-0-1 in their last nine games.
Their last five results:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 30, 2026 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-2 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | vs. Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-3 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | W 8-5 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | vs. Dallas Stars | W 1-0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | vs. Ottawa Senators | L 1-4 |
Columbus has been dominant offensively, scoring at least four goals in three of those wins, led by strong goaltending and timely scoring.
The Blues snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic win but have otherwise struggled, going 1-3-1 in their last five.
Their recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 29, 2026 | vs. Florida Panthers | W 5-4 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | @ Dallas Stars | L 3-4 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | vs. Los Angeles Kings | L 4-5 (SO) |
| Jan 23, 2026 | @ Dallas Stars | L 2-3 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L 1-3 |
St. Louis has shown resilience at home, winning four of their last six at Enterprise Center, but defensive lapses have been costly.
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets:
D Brendan Smith: Out (knee surgery, expected recovery 3-4 months).
D Dante Fabbro: Out (lower body).
Scratched: D Danton Heinen, D Egor Zamula.
Goalie rotation: Elvis Merzlikins started the last game; Jet Greaves could get the nod.
St. Louis Blues:
C Robert Thomas: Out (lower body, on IR, expected return around Feb. 4).
LW Dylan Holloway: Out (high ankle sprain, on IR, expected return after Olympics, around Feb. 26).
C Pius Suter: Questionable (high ankle sprain, missed 15 games but trending toward return; expected around Feb. 2 if not tonight).
Expected to play: LW Jake Neighbours and RW Jimmy Snuggerud (both missed practice but participated in optional skate).
Scratched: D Matthew Kessel, F Robby Fabbri, F Mathieu Joseph, F Matt Luff.
Goalie rotation: Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer have alternated for seven straight; Hofer started last, so Binnington likely tonight.
The Blues are getting healthier overall but miss key center depth with Thomas and Holloway out, putting pressure on players like Jordan Kyrou.
Key Player Matchups
Charlie Coyle (CBJ) vs. Blues Defense: Coyle is on fire with a hat trick and assist in the last game (4-2 win over Chicago).
He’ll test St. Louis’ blue line, which has allowed 3+ goals in four of five recent games.
Sean Monahan (CBJ) vs. Joel Hofer/Jordan Binnington (STL): Monahan’s late-game heroics (go-ahead goal vs. Philly) make him a clutch threat against a Blues goaltending tandem that’s alternated but allowed 3.59 GAA combined recently.
Jordan Kyrou (STL) vs. Zach Werenski (CBJ): Kyrou has been productive (goal + two assists in win over Florida) and will look to exploit Columbus’ defense, but Werenski (two assists recently) anchors a unit that’s held opponents under 3 goals in four of five.
Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) vs. Pavel Buchnevich (STL): Both are top-line wingers; Marchenko’s speed could challenge Buchnevich in transition battles.
Goaltending Edge: Columbus’ Merzlikins/Greaves duo has been stellar in the streak (e.g., 22 saves in last win), while St. Louis’ tandem has been inconsistent.
Series History
The Blue Jackets hold a 38-50-3-5 all-time record against the Blues (regular season).
However, Columbus has dominated recently, winning the last five meetings, including a 3-2 home victory on Nov. 1, 2025.
In the last 10 games, St. Louis is 3-6-1 against Columbus.
The Blue Jackets are 5-1 in shootouts this season, adding an edge if it goes long.
Betting Trends
Total (Over/Under): St. Louis games have gone over 6.5 in 3 of last 5; Columbus in 3 of last 5.
Trends favor the underdog: Columbus is 8-1 in last nine overall and 5-0 vs. St. Louis recently. The Blues are 3-13 as favorites this season when implied win probability is under 55%.
Game Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets 6.5
St. Louis Blues – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026
