The St. Louis Blues will host the Boston Bruins in a non-conference NHL matchup on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. The game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Team Performance and Form
Boston comes into the game with a 9-3-1 overall record, including a solid 4-1-1 mark away from home. The Bruins feature one of the league’s top offensive attacks, ranking fifth in the NHL with 49 total goals scored, averaging 3.8 goals per game. Over their past 10 contests, Boston has posted a 7-2-1 record, averaging 4.1 goals scored and 2.1 goals allowed per game.
St. Louis holds a 5-6-1 record overall and a 3-1-1 record on home ice. The team is 2-1-0 in games where opponents accumulate more penalty minutes. Over their last 10 games, the Blues have gone 4-5-1 while averaging three goals scored and 2.9 goals allowed per contest.
Key Players and Injury Report
David Pastrnak leads the scoring efforts for Boston with seven goals and 11 assists on the season, while Matthew Poitras has contributed four goals and three assists across his last 10 games.
For St. Louis, Jake Neighbours has posted three goals and three assists. Jimmy Snuggerud has also been productive, recording five goals and one assist over his past 10 appearances.
The Blues enter the game with several roster absences. Adam Jecho is out for personal reasons, Torey Krug is sidelined with an ankle injury, Ross Johnston is recovering from a lower-body injury, Tyler Tucker is dealing with a knee issue, Dillon Dube is out with a neck injury, and Logan Mailloux remains sidelined due to a hand injury. Boston reported no player injuries ahead of the matchup.
