Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Blues are hitting the road with confidence after securing two wins at home, including a contract extension for Alexey Toropchenko. Their first stop is in Chicago to face a Blackhawks team on a three-game winning streak. Despite missing key players due to injury, the matchup promises another exciting chapter in their Central Division rivalry.

🕒 When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. CT
🌎 Where: United Center in Chicago, IL
📺 Watch: TNT, truTV, HBO Max
🎙 Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App

In this season’s matchups, the Blues and Blackhawks are going head-to-head for the third time out of four meetings. The Blues currently hold a 1-1-0 record against Chicago this season, with their latest victory being a 3-2 win on December 12th in St. Louis. The Blues have a strong track record against the Blackhawks, winning 6 out of their last 7 games and 8 out of their last 10 matchups.

Players to watch in this game include Robert Thomas from the Blues, who has been on fire with 10 goals this season and a strong performance in recent games. Tyler Bertuzzi of the Blackhawks has also been a standout player with five points in his last three games, including a hat trick in his latest outing.

In other Blues news, Jordan Kyrou has been a consistent performer against the Blackhawks with 16 points in 20 career games. Brayden Schenn recently scored his ninth goal of the season, securing a win against Vegas. Off the ice, Blues prospects had success at the World Junior Championships, with Love Harenstam taking gold as Best Goalkeeper and Adam Jiricek earning silver and Best Defender honors.

Upcoming games for the Blues include matchups against Mammoth, Golden Knights, and Hurricanes. Check out the Blues website for tickets and game details. Get ready for another exciting battle on the ice as the Blues face off against the Blackhawks in this Central Division showdown!