NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues (0-1-0) vs. Calgary Flames (1-1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Time: 4:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. MT

Broadcast: SN (Canada), FDSNMW (U.S.)

Team Records & Recent Form

St. Louis Blues (0-1-0): Opened the season with a 5–0 loss to Minnesota. Last season they finished 44-30-8, but road inconsistency (20-19-6) was a weakness.

Calgary Flames (1-1-0): Split their first two games, including a 5–1 loss to Vancouver. Last season they went 41-27-14 overall, with a strong 23-12-6 home record.

Recent Form (last 5 games, including preseason):

Blues: L–W–W–L–L

Flames: L–W–L–L–W

Injury Report

Blues: Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) out; Torey Krug (ankle) long-term IR.

Flames: Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed), Martin Pospisil (undisclosed) both out; Kevin Bahl questionable after taking a shot to the helmet.

Key Player Matchups

Robert Thomas (STL) vs. Nazem Kadri (CGY): Both centers drive their respective top lines; Thomas with playmaking vision, Kadri with physicality and net-front presence.

Jordan Kyrou (STL) vs. Matt Coronato (CGY): Speed and scoring touch on the wings; whoever breaks through first could tilt momentum.

Jordan Binnington (STL) vs. Dustin Wolf (CGY): Veteran vs. rising star in net. Binnington’s rebound control vs. Wolf’s athleticism will be decisive.

Series History

2024–25 season series: Flames won 2 of 3 meetings, outscoring St. Louis 10–7.

All-time head-to-head: Historically balanced, though Calgary has had the edge at home in recent years.

Betting Trends

Flames were 23-12-6 at home last season, cashing the moneyline in 65% of home games.

Blues struggled on the road (20-19-6), covering the puck line in just 48% of away contests.

4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams went Over 6 goals.

Summary

The Flames return home looking to rebound from a tough loss in Vancouver, while the Blues aim to shake off a shutout defeat. With Huberdeau sidelined, Calgary leans on Kadri and Coronato to generate offense, while St. Louis needs Kyrou and Thomas to spark their attack. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring matchup where Calgary’s home dominance could be the deciding factor.

Game Odds

St. Louis Blues                   – 122

Calgary Flames                 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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