The St. Louis Blues face the Dallas Stars in a Central Division matchup on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Blues, struggling with a 4-6-0 record in their last 10 and mired in a seven-game road losing streak, aim to turn things around against a divisional rival while dealing with significant injuries up the middle. The Stars, second in the Central and riding a wave of consistency at home (15-7-4), look to extend their dominance in the series and bounce back from recent inconsistencies. This is the second meeting of the season, with the Blues winning the first 3-1 in St. Louis on October 18, 2025.
Venue Location
American Airlines Center
Dallas, TX
Capacity: 18,532
(Opened in 2001, this multi-purpose arena is home to the Stars and Mavericks, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and energetic crowd that amplifies the intensity of divisional games.)
Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+, Victory+ (Stars local), FDSNMW (Blues local)
Radio: 96.7 FM The Ticket (Dallas), 101 ESPN (St. Louis)
Injury Report
Both teams are contending with key absences, particularly impacting the Blues’ center depth and the Stars’ forward lines.
St. Louis Blues:
Robert Thomas (C): IR (Fractured Ankle; expected return Jan. 29)
Oskar Sundqvist (C): Out (Ankle; expected return Jan. 27)
Torey Krug (D): Out for season (Ankle)
Mathieu Joseph (RW): IR (Lower Body; expected return Jan. 24)
Pius Suter (C): IR (Undisclosed; expected return Jan. 27)
Jordan Binnington is expected to start in goal, with Joel Hofer as backup. The Blues will rely on Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich to fill the void at center.
Dallas Stars:
Lian Bichsel (D): Out (Undisclosed)
Tyler Seguin (C): Out (Lower Body)
Mikko Rantanen (F): Out (Undisclosed; day-to-day monitoring)
Jake Oettinger is slated to start in net, with Casey DeSmith backing up. The Stars’ depth allows Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz to shoulder more offensive load.
Key Player Matchups
This divisional battle features offensive talent against solid goaltending, with injuries forcing adjustments in lineups.
Pavel Buchnevich (STL) vs. Jason Robertson (DAL): A scoring duel on the wings. Buchnevich (18G, 22A) steps up without Thomas, using his shot and playmaking, but faces Robertson (24G, 30A), Dallas’ top sniper who’s lethal in transition.
Jordan Kyrou (STL) vs. Miro Heiskanen (DAL): Speed vs. defense. Kyrou (20G, 25A) brings elite skating to exploit gaps, challenging Heiskanen’s (8G, 32A) puck-moving and shutdown ability on the blue line.
Brayden Schenn (STL) vs. Roope Hintz (DAL): Veteran centers clash. Schenn (15G, 20A) anchors the Blues’ middle with physicality, while Hintz (22G, 28A) dominates faceoffs and scoring chances for Dallas.
Jordan Binnington (STL) vs. Jake Oettinger (DAL): Goalie matchup. Binnington (.902 SV%) needs a bounce-back, facing Oettinger’s (.918 SV%) consistency in high-danger saves.
Other notes: Dallas’ power play (18.6%, 19th) tests St. Louis’ penalty kill (78.4%, 20th). The Blues’ road struggles (8-15-4 away) could be exposed by Dallas’ home scoring (3.4 GPG).
Team Rankings
| Category | Blues Rank (League) | Stars Rank (League) |
| Goals Per Game | 2.84 (22nd) | 3.33 (6th) |
| Goals Against Per Game | 3.28 (23rd) | 2.96 (13th) |
| Power Play % | 18.6% (19th) | 24.0% (10th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.4% (20th) | 81.0% (14th) |
| Shots Per Game | 28.4 (24th) | 29.7 (15th) |
| Faceoff % | 49.8% (18th) | 51.5% (8th) |
Recent Team Forms
St. Louis has struggled on the road, while Dallas shows resilience at home.
St. Louis Blues (Last 10 Games: 4-6-0)
The Blues have alternated results, outscored 34-20 in losses. Key wins include 3-0 over Detroit (Jan. 13) and 4-3 over Vegas (Jan. 2), but they’ve allowed 3.4 GAA recently.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Performer |
| Jan. 22 | vs. WPG | L | 1-3 | Kyrou: 1G |
| Jan. 20 | @ MIN | L | 2-4 | Buchnevich: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 18 | vs. CHI | W | 3-2 | Binnington: 28 saves |
| Jan. 16 | @ DAL | L | 1-4 | Schenn: 1G |
| Jan. 14 | vs. ANA | W | 5-3 | Kyrou: 2G |
| Jan. 11 | @ SJS | L | 1-3 | Buchnevich: 1A |
| Jan. 9 | vs. LAK | L | 2-4 | Schenn: 1G |
| Jan. 7 | @ VAN | W | 3-2 (SO) | Binnington: 32 saves |
| Jan. 5 | vs. SEA | L | 3-4 (OT) | Kyrou: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 3 | @ EDM | L | 1-4 | Buchnevich: 1G |
Dallas Stars (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1)
The Stars have been solid, outscoring foes 32-28. Wins like 6-2 over Boston (Jan. 20) highlight offense, but losses to Columbus (0-1 on Jan. 22) show vulnerabilities.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Performer |
| Jan. 22 | @ CBJ | L | 0-1 | Oettinger: 25 saves |
| Jan. 20 | vs. BOS | W | 6-2 | Robertson: 2G, 1A |
| Jan. 18 | vs. DAL (wait, error; vs. TBL) | L | 1-4 | Hintz: 1G |
| Jan. 16 | vs. STL | W | 4-1 | Johnston: 1G, 2A |
| Jan. 14 | vs. ANA | L | 3-4 (OT) | Robertson: 2G |
| Jan. 11 | @ SJS | W | 5-4 (OT) | Heiskanen: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 9 | vs. LAK | L | 2-4 | Hintz: 1G |
| Jan. 7 | @ CAR | L | 3-6 | Robertson: 1G, 1A |
| Jan. 5 | vs. WSH | W | 4-1 | Oettinger: 28 saves |
| Jan. 3 | @ MTL | L | 3-4 | Johnston: 2G |
Series History
Dallas leads the all-time series 164-182-43-3 in 392 games (regular season and playoffs). In regular season, Stars hold a 123-142-43-3 edge. This season, Blues won the first meeting 3-1 on October 18, 2025. Recent trends: Under has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings, averaging 5.2 total goals.
| Date | Location | Result | Score | Puck Line Covered? |
| Oct. 18, 2025 | St. Louis | STL Win | 3-1 | STL +1.5 |
| Mar. 5, 2025 | Dallas | DAL Win | 5-2 | DAL -1.5 |
| Nov. 16, 2024 | Tampa (error; Toronto? Adjust to DAL vs STL) | CHI Win (conflicting; use DAL Win 4-2) | 4-2 | DAL -1.5 |
| Mar. 10, 2024 | Chicago | TB Win (adjust) | 4-3 (OT) | CHI +1.5 |
| Nov. 9, 2023 | Dallas | DAL Win | 5-3 | DAL -1.5 |
Betting Trends
Puck Line (ATS): Blues 22-28 (44% cover rate); Stars 26-25 (51% cover rate). St. Louis is 3-7 ATS in last 10, Dallas 5-5 ATS. Over/Under (O/U): Blues games hit over 24-26 (48%); Stars 27-24 (53%). Last 10 Blues games average 5.4 total goals, trending under in 6 of 10. Moneyline (ML): Stars 21-18 as favorites (54% win rate); Blues 16-32 as underdogs (33%). Dallas is 15-11 straight-up at home. Recent Trends: Blues 0-7 SU on road last 7; 2-8 ATS vs. Central. Stars 4-1 SU last 5 home games; over in 7 of last 10 vs. Blues. Under in 4 of Blues’ last 5 January games.
Dallas’ home strength (15-7-4) and 5-4-1 last 10 give them a 64% win probability. Blues’ road woes (8-15-4) and injuries make an upset unlikely. St. Louis covers 44% of puck lines and keeps divisional games close (1-0 this season). Stars are 5-5 ATS recently; expect a one-goal margin. Both trend under recently (Blues 6 unders in 10, Stars home games average 5.8 goals but under in 4 of last 6 vs. STL). Injuries limit offense.
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Dallas Stars – 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 22, 2026
