The Dallas Stars (29-14-9) visit the St. Louis Blues (19-24-9) in a Central Division clash as the Stars aim to extend their recent dominance over the struggling Blues. Dallas sits third in the division with 67 points, riding a wave of solid goaltending and offensive depth, while St. Louis languishes in seventh with 47 points, hampered by injuries and inconsistent play. This rematch follows Dallas’ 3-2 home win over the Blues just days ago on January 23, setting up potential for another tight, low-scoring affair amid both teams’ defensive focuses.
Venue Location
The game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This 18,096-capacity arena has been the Blues’ home since 1994 and is renowned for its electric atmosphere during divisional games.
Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM PST).
Recent Team Forms
The Stars have been resilient, posting a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games with a +3 goal differential. They’ve won three of their last five, including the recent 3-2 victory over St. Louis, but road inconsistencies persist. Dallas averages 2.9 goals per game in this span while allowing 2.6, bolstered by Jake Oettinger’s .920 save percentage in recent outings.
The Blues are mired in a slump, going 3-6-1 in their last 10 with a -8 goal differential and a four-game losing streak snapped only by sporadic wins. Their offense has stalled at 2.5 goals per game, while conceding 3.3, exacerbated by key absences. Home form offers some hope (10-12-4 at Enterprise Center), but defensive lapses have been costly.
| Team | Last 10 Record | Goals For (Avg) | Goals Against (Avg) | Streak |
| Dallas Stars | 5-4-1 | 2.9 | 2.6 | W1 |
| St. Louis Blues | 3-6-1 | 2.5 | 3.3 | L1 |
Injury Report
Injuries loom large, particularly for the Blues’ forward group, potentially opening up scoring chances but straining depth.
Dallas Stars:
Tyler Seguin (F, ACL/knee): Out long-term following surgery in December; not expected back until late season.
Ilya Lyubushkin (D, lower body): Day-to-day, doubtful for this game after missing recent action.
Lian Bichsel (D, lower body): On IR, targeting return around February 2; significant time missed.
Overall: Three key players out or questionable, impacting defensive mobility but core offense remains healthy.
St. Louis Blues:
Robert Thomas (C, lower body/ankle): On IR since January 15; re-evaluated in two weeks, likely missing this game as team’s leading scorer (11 goals, 22 assists).
Oskar Sundqvist (C, ankle/laceration): On IR but day-to-day; possible return for January 27 after recent placement.
Dylan Holloway (LW): Day-to-day, status uncertain after January 25 issue.
Overall: Four players on the report, severely depleting forward lines and forcing reliance on depth players.
Key
Player Matchups
This divisional rivalry highlights physical and skill-based battles, with Dallas’ speed testing St. Louis’ depleted lineup.
Jason Robertson (Stars F) vs. Colton Parayko (Blues D): Robertson, with 30 goals including the recent game-winner against St. Louis, uses his shot and vision to exploit gaps. Parayko’s size and reach will aim to neutralize him, but Blues’ injuries could leave vulnerabilities.
Roope Hintz (Stars C) vs. Brayden Schenn (Blues C): A two-way center duel. Hintz (25 points in last 20 games) drives Dallas’ transition, while Schenn (veteran leadership, physical play) anchors St. Louis’ middle but faces fatigue without Thomas.
Matt Duchene (Stars F) vs. Jordan Kyrou (Blues F): Speedy wingers who can turn games with breakaways. Duchene’s consistency vs. Kyrou’s flair, especially on power plays where Dallas ranks top-10.
Goaltending: Jake Oettinger (Stars) vs. Jordan Binnington (Blues): Oettinger (.915 SV%) has been clutch, winning the last matchup. Binnington (.905 SV%) needs a bounce-back amid Blues’ defensive woes.
Key X-Factor: Miro Heiskanen (Stars D) could dominate puck possession against a shorthanded Blues forward group, logging heavy minutes.
Series History
Historically, the Blues lead the all-time series 141-123-43-3 in 310 meetings (Blues 52.3% win rate).
This season, it’s tied 1-1 after Dallas’ January 23 win and St. Louis’ earlier victory.
Over the last 10 games, Dallas is 6-3-1, with an average of 5.2 total goals, leaning under recently. At Enterprise Center, Blues are 86-64-20-2 against Dallas.
| Last 5 Head-to-Head Games | Date | Result | Total Goals |
| Stars vs. Blues | 01/23/2026 | Stars 3-2 | 5 |
| Blues vs. Stars | 10/18/2025 | Blues 4-3 (OT) | 7 |
| Stars @ Blues | 03/12/2025 | Stars 2-1 | 3 |
| Blues @ Stars | 12/15/2024 | Stars 5-4 | 9 |
| Stars @ Blues | 04/17/2024 | Blues 3-2 (SO) | 5 |
Betting Trends
Moneyline: Dallas has won 65% of games as road favorites this season.
Puck Line: Stars -1.5 (+150), Blues +1.5 (-170). Dallas is 18-15 ATS on the road; Blues 14-18 ATS at home.
Over/Under: 5.5 (Over -105, Under -115). The under has hit in 7 of the last 10 head-to-heads and 6 of Blues’ last 10 games.
Trends: Stars are 3-2 in last 5 road games; Blues 1-4 in last 5 overall but 3-2 ATS as underdogs. Models project a 58% win probability for Dallas.
Game Odds
Dallas Stars – 162
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 26, 2026
