The Utah Hockey Club and St. Louis Blues are set to face off in a crucial regular-season finale on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This matchup carries significant playoff implications, as the Blues are fighting to secure a Western Conference Wild Card spot, while Utah looks to close out their inaugural season on a high note.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM CT
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- TV Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network, UtahHC+, Utah 16
- Radio: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App
Team Overview & Recent Form
St. Louis Blues (43-30-8)
The Blues currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with 94 points. However, they are still at risk of missing the playoffs, as the Calgary Flames (92 points) are close behind with two games remaining. A regulation win would guarantee St. Louis a postseason berth, while an overtime or shootout loss could leave them vulnerable to Calgary overtaking them.
- Key Players:
- Robert Thomas (21G, 58A, 79 PTS) – Leads the team in points and has been dominant since the 4 Nations Face-off break.
- Pavel Buchnevich (19G, 35A, 54 PTS) – A key offensive contributor with five goals in his last seven games.
- Jordan Binnington – Expected to start in goal, boasting a 10-game home win streak.
- Strengths:
- Home Dominance: St. Louis has won 11 straight games at Enterprise Center.
- Recent Form: The Blues went on a 12-game win streak from March 15 to April 5, the second-longest in the NHL this season.
- Weaknesses:
- Post-Streak Struggles: Since their win streak ended, St. Louis is 0-2-1, including a 4-3 shootout loss to Seattle.
- Playoff Pressure: The Blues must win in regulation to avoid relying on other teams for their postseason fate.
Utah Hockey Club (38-30-13)
Utah has been eliminated from playoff contention but has had an impressive inaugural season. They enter this matchup with a 2-1-0 record against St. Louis this season, meaning they have already won the season series. Utah is 4-1-1 in April, showing strong form despite missing the playoffs.
- Key Players:
- Clayton Keller (89 PTS) – Utah’s captain, returning to his hometown of St. Louis for this game.
- Nick Schmaltz – Has goals in back-to-back games and three of his last four.
- Matt Villalta – Made his season debut against Nashville and earned his first NHL win with 27 saves.
- Strengths:
- Power Play Efficiency: Utah has 11 power-play goals in its last six games (11-for-22).
- Strong Against Central Division: Utah holds a 13-8-4 record against Central Division opponents.
- Weaknesses:
- Road Performance: Utah has struggled away from home, making this a tough test.
- Defensive Consistency: Utah has allowed three or more goals in four of their last six games.
Matchup Analysis & Prediction
- St. Louis’ Playoff Push vs. Utah’s Pride: The Blues are desperate for a regulation win, while Utah is looking to finish their season strong.
- Key Battle: Clayton Keller vs. Robert Thomas—Keller has been dominant offensively, but Thomas has been one of the NHL’s best playmakers since the 4 Nations Face-off break.
- X-Factor: Jordan Binnington—His 10-game home win streak could be the deciding factor.
Utah Hockey Club 5.5
St. Louis Blues – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 14, 2025
