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Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 9, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 9, 2025 6:41 PM
The Anaheim Ducks hit the road to face off against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Blues, sitting with a 19-19-4 record, look to capitalize on their home ice advantage, while the Ducks aim to secure a crucial win with their 17-18-5 record. Expect a thrilling matchup between these two Western Conference foes.
Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

Current Odds

ANA
STL
Over
6.5
+124
Under
6.0
-110
ANA
+1.5
-149
STL
-1.5
+137
ANA
ML
+176
STL
ML
-195

Ducks vs Blues statistics

Stat Ducks Blues
Goals For per Game 2.53 2.79
Goals Against Average 3.00 3.07
Shots per Game 28.2 26.8
Shots Against per Game 31.9 28.4
Power Play Goals 16 17
Power Play Goals Against 30 28
Short Handed Goals 0 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 335 320
Power Play Percentage 13.6 18.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 73.7 73.3

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/7/25 @ Minnesota Wild L 6-4
1/4/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 6-4
1/3/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 4-0
12/31/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 6-2
12/29/24 vs Buffalo Sabres L 4-2

Anaheim Ducks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/7/25 vs Calgary Flames L 3-2 OT
1/5/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-1
1/3/25 @ Edmonton Oilers L 3-2
1/2/25 @ Winnipeg Jets W 4-3 OT
12/31/24 vs New Jersey Devils W 3-2

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Radek Faksa (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Leddy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Justin Faulk (D): Day-To-Day
  • Oskar Sundqvist (C): Day-To-Day
  • Alexandre Texier (C): Day-To-Day

Anaheim Ducks injuries

  • Troy Terry (RW): Day-To-Day
  • John Gibson (G): Day-To-Day
  • Brock McGinn (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Leo Carlsson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jacob Trouba (D): Day-To-Day

Ducks vs Blues game info

Type Info
Venue Enterprise Center
Location Saint Louis, MO
Puck drop Thu 8:00 PM

Ducks vs Blues predictions

With the Anaheim Ducks hitting the road to face off against the St. Louis Blues, they'll be leaning heavily on some key players to light up the scoreboard. Troy Terry, who has been the Ducks' top gun this season with 14 goals and 19 assists, will be critical, though he's hovering in that nerve-wracking day-to-day injury status. Hopefully, he'll be lacing up his skates for this matchup. Imagine Terry weaving through the Blues' defense; his playmaking ability can set the ice on fire. If Terry's in peak form and feeling spry, we might see him add to his impressive 33 points. The Ducks will need that spark to rally past their .500 record and improve their road game prowess.

On the other side of the rink, the St. Louis Blues will be looking to flex their own offensive muscle. One player who's definitely in the spotlight is Jordan Kyrou, a center who’s been racking up goals left and right, tallying a solid 18 so far this season. Then there's Robert Thomas, noted for his assists with 22 under his belt, though he's currently out due to an unfortunate injury. Still, even sans Thomas, Kyrou has been more than capable of pushing the puck into the net and feeding his fellow teammates to keep the momentum rushing. Will Kyrou catapult ahead on the score sheet, maybe even hitting the 40-point mark? It's something that should have Ducks' defense on high alert.

With all these talents on ice at the Enterprise Center, we're in for what should be an electrifying Western Conference showdown. But which team will ultimately emerge victorious? Given their slightly better record and home advantage, the St. Louis Blues might just edge out the Ducks, especially if Kyrou brings his A-game. However, the Ducks, ever the road warriors this season, could pull off a surprise if Terry gets the green light to play. It’s shaping up to be a tight contest, but considering the odds and who's on the playing roster, I'd say the edge goes to the Blues. What do you think—do the stats tell the truth, or is there room for an upset?

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