The St. Louis Blues face the Vegas Golden Knights in a Western Conference matchup, as the Blues aim to snap a two-game losing streak following a 4-2 defeat to the Utah Mammoth on January 9, while the Golden Knights look to build on a 5-3 comeback win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 8. With both teams vying for playoff positioning in the Central and Pacific Divisions respectively, this contest at T-Mobile Arena could hinge on goaltending depth amid injuries, with Vegas’ Carter Hart sidelined and St. Louis dealing with forward absences. Expect a physical, mid-scoring game given the rivalry and recent trends toward unders in head-to-head meetings.
Venue Location
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Recent Team Forms
The Blues have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, with a -2 goal differential, showing defensive improvements but offensive struggles. They lost 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth on January 9, allowing two power-play goals, and 7-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on January 7, but won 4-3 against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 2 earlier in the season. St. Louis averages 2.6 goals scored and 2.8 allowed per game in this span, with a 4-5-1 road record in their last 10 away contests and a reliance on Jordan Binnington’s goaltending to keep games close.
The Golden Knights are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, with a +1 goal differential, rebounding from a mid-December slump. They rallied for a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 8, scoring four unanswered goals after falling behind 3-1, but lost goalie Carter Hart to a leg injury in the first period. Vegas averages 3.0 goals scored and 2.9 allowed, with a 5-3-2 home record in their last 10 at T-Mobile Arena and strong contributions from their top line.
Injury Report
St. Louis Blues:
Pius Suter (C): IR (Upper body; placed on IR, out indefinitely).
Nick Bjugstad (C): IR (Upper body; placed on IR December 16, out indefinitely).
Dylan Holloway (LW): Out (Ankle; placed on IR December 14, out indefinitely).
These absences deplete St. Louis’ forward depth, forcing more minutes on players like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, impacting secondary scoring and physicality.
Vegas Golden Knights:
Carter Hart (G): Out (Lower body/leg; injured January 8 vs. Columbus, left in first period, status indefinite).
Brayden McNabb (D): IR (Undisclosed; placed on IR January 8, out indefinitely).
William Karlsson (C): Out (Lower body; placed on IR December 29, out indefinitely).
Hart’s injury strains Vegas’ goaltending, likely forcing Akira Schmid or a call-up into action, while McNabb and Karlsson’s absences weaken the blue line and center depth.
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries shift focus to top-line stars and defensive anchors, with special teams potentially decisive given Vegas’ power play vs. St. Louis’ penalty kill struggles.
Jordan Kyrou (Blues RW) vs. Mark Stone (Golden Knights RW): Kyrou leads St. Louis in points with speed and finishing (projected 0.48 goals/game, 3.1 shots/game), testing Stone’s two-way play (team-leading assists, strong forecheck). This wing matchup could control neutral-zone transitions.
Robert Thomas (Blues C) vs. Jack Eichel (Golden Knights C): Thomas anchors St. Louis’ top line with playmaking (0.62 assists/game), facing Eichel’s scoring touch (0.55 goals/game) and faceoff wins (52%).
Justin Faulk (Blues D) vs. Tomas Hertl (Golden Knights C): Faulk’s puck-moving (0.45 points/game from D) vs. Hertl’s net-front presence and physicality.
Goaltending: Jordan Binnington (Blues) vs. Akira Schmid (Golden Knights, with Hart out) – Binnington projects 26 saves with a .905 save percentage edge.
Series History
The Golden Knights hold a 19-11-2 all-time edge over the Blues in 32 meetings. In the last 10 games, Vegas is 5-3-2, including a 4-3 loss to St. Louis on January 2, 2026. The Knights have won four of the last five in Las Vegas, outscoring the Blues 15-10 in those contests. Games often trend under, hitting in 6 of the last 10 with an average of 5.2 goals, but recent meetings have seen more offense (over in 3 of last 5).
Betting Trends
Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 home games, covering 3-2 ATS as favorites. Blues are 5-4-1 in last 10, but 3-7 ATS on the road as underdogs. The under has hit in 7 of Vegas’ last 10 home games and 4 of St. Louis’ last 6 road contests. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 head-to-head meetings in Las Vegas.
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 265
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2026
