The St. Louis Blues (19-21-8) visit the Edmonton Oilers (24-17-8) in a Western Conference interdivisional matchup. The Blues, sitting seventh in the Central Division with 46 points, are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt but have been inconsistent, relying on their offense amid defensive struggles. The Oilers, second in the Pacific Division with 56 points, are coming off a dominant shutout win and boast elite talent like Connor McDavid, though key absences could impact their depth. This game at Rogers Place features Edmonton’s high-octane attack against St. Louis’ resilient but injury-plagued lineup, potentially leading to a fast-paced contest despite recent unders in the series.
Venue Location
Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta. This 18,347-seat arena, home to the Oilers since 2016, is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant atmosphere during home stands.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT, 6:00 p.m. local time in Edmonton). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and Sportsnet, with local radio on 880 CHED (Oilers) and KMOX 1120 AM (Blues).
Recent Team Forms
The Blues have been middling, going 4-5-1 in their last 10 games with a -7 goal differential, including a recent shootout win over Tampa Bay to snap a skid. The Oilers are heating up, winning 6 of their last 10 with a +12 goal differential, highlighted by a 6-0 shutout over Vancouver.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:
| Date | Opponent | Result (Blues) | Score |
| Jan 16 | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | W (SO) | 3-2 |
| Jan 13 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | W | 3-0 |
| Jan 10 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L | 2-4 |
| Jan 9 | at Utah Hockey Club | L | 1-3 |
| Jan 7 | at Chicago Blackhawks | W | 4-2 |
| Jan 3 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | L | 3-5 |
| Jan 2 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L | 4-5 |
| Dec 31 | at Vancouver Canucks | W | 3-2 |
| Dec 29 | vs. Seattle Kraken | L | 1-4 |
| Dec 27 | at Calgary Flames | L (OT) | 2-3 |
Overall: 4-5-1 in last 10 (9 points).
| Date | Opponent | Result (Oilers) | Score |
| Jan 17 | vs. Vancouver Canucks | W | 6-0 |
| Jan 15 | vs. New York Islanders | L | 0-1 |
| Jan 13 | vs. Detroit Red Wings | W | 4-2 |
| Jan 10 | at Los Angeles Kings | L (SO) | 3-4 |
| Jan 8 | vs. Seattle Kraken | W | 5-3 |
| Jan 6 | at Calgary Flames | W | 3-1 |
| Jan 3 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | W | 4-2 |
| Jan 1 | at Vegas Golden Knights | L | 2-4 |
| Dec 30 | vs. San Jose Sharks | W | 5-1 |
| Dec 28 | at Vancouver Canucks | L | 3-4 |
Overall: 6-3-1 in last 10 (13 points).
Injury Report
St. Louis Blues:
Robert Thomas (C): Out (lower body, IR) – Re-evaluated in two weeks (expected late Jan.).
Mathieu Joseph (RW): Out (elbow) – Expected return Jan. 18, but status questionable.
Pius Suter (C): Out (ankle).
Dylan Holloway (LW): Out (ankle) – Games played: 33, 8 goals, 9 assists.
Philip Broberg (D): Day-to-day (upper body, concussion protocol).
The Blues are missing their leading scorer (Thomas, 45 points) and several depth pieces, straining their offense and blue line.
Edmonton Oilers:
Leon Draisaitl (C): Out (personal leave of absence) – Expected return Jan. 24.
Adam Henrique (C): Out (undisclosed, LTIR).
Tristan Jarry (G): Out (lower body, LTIR) – Expected mid-January, but not confirmed.
Jake Walman (D): Out (lower body).
The Oilers are without Draisaitl (second in team points) for a second straight game, forcing adjustments like Nugent-Hopkins centering the top line.
Key
Player Matchups
With absences on both sides, this game spotlights Edmonton’s speed against St. Louis’ grit, including Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 1,000th NHL game milestone.
Connor McDavid (EDM F) vs. Jordan Kyrou (STL F): McDavid leads the league with 62 points and recently extended his streak; he’ll face Kyrou (team-high points for Blues, 7 in recent games) in high-speed rushes.
Evan Bouchard (EDM D) vs. Jake Neighbours (STL F): Bouchard (power-play quarterback, 8 goals) will contend with Neighbours’ physical forecheck (4 goals lately).
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM F) vs. Pavel Buchnevich (STL F): Nugent-Hopkins steps up sans Draisaitl (multi-point games recent); Buchnevich provides secondary scoring for Blues.
Goaltending: Stuart Skinner (EDM) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL): Skinner (strong in shutout win, sub-2.50 GAA lately) vs. Binnington (recent shutout, but inconsistent road form).
Other keys: Edmonton’s power play (top-5) vs. Blues’ penalty kill (bottom-10). Blues’ even-strength defense must contain McDavid’s line.
Series History
The all-time series favors the Blues at 76-66-11-4 (153 games), but Edmonton holds a slight edge at home. Recently, the Blues are 4-2-2 in their last eight meetings, including a 3-2 win on Dec. 31, 2025. The Oilers are 3-1-1 in the last five overall. The under has hit in 6 of the last 9 games.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Oilers 6-4 ATS in last 10; Blues 3-7 ATS in last 10 road games.
Over/Under: The over is 4-1 in Oilers’ last 5 home games; under is 5-1 in last 6 head-to-head.
Other Trends: Oilers 7-3 SU in last 10 overall; Blues 2-5 SU in last 7 road tilts. Series often sees low power-play goals (under 1.5 in 7 of last 10
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 17, 2026
