Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 3, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 9:11 AM
The Dallas Stars, unbeaten with a perfect 5-0-0 record and 10 points, travel to the Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues, who are struggling with a 1-4-0 record and just 2 points on the season. The Blues will look to turn their fortunes around on home ice, where they hold a 1-1-0 record, against the red-hot Stars, who are 2-0-0 on the road. Puck drop is set for Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
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Stars vs Blues statistics

Stat Stars Blues
Goals For per Game 3.60 1.60
Goals Against per Game 1.80 3.00
Shots per Game 31.0 26.6
Shots Against per Game 22.6 30.6
Power Play Goals 2 2
Power Play Goals Against 3 3
Short Handed Goals 0 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 37 54
Power Play Percentage 10.0 10.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 72.7 80.0

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/1/24 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 3-1
9/28/24 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 3-2 OT
9/25/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 3-0
9/22/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 5-3
9/21/24 @ Dallas Stars L 2-1

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/29/24 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-2
9/27/24 vs Colorado Avalanche W 4-2
9/25/24 vs Minnesota Wild W 5-2
9/23/24 @ Colorado Avalanche W 3-2
9/21/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 2-1

Stars vs Blues predictions

When you look at the Dallas Stars' current form, especially with young dynamo Logan Stankoven leading the charge, tonight's game promises some fireworks. Stankoven, having already notched 2 goals and 3 assists, is likely going to be a major playmaker on the ice. Given his compelling start to the season, it wouldn't be too bold to say he might add a couple more points to his total this game. With the Stars flying high and undefeated, the spotlight will also be on their defensive maneuvering which could stiffen up any attempts from the opposing team to tilt the ice.

Switching gears to the St. Louis Blues, who admittedly haven’t had the best start, it's essential to watch Dylan Holloway who’s up and coming with 2 goals. If the Blues are going to find a rhythm against the high-flying Stars, Holloway’s going to need to be at the forefront of that push. Alongside him, Nick Leddy with his team-leading 2 assists might just be pivotal if the Blues want to really challenge their adversaries tonight. This duo could spark something for the team if they can create significant plays early into the game.

So, what’s the likely outcome of tonight’s faceoff at the Enterprise Center? While heart might say that the St. Louis Blues could seize a home win to start shifting their season’s narrative, head—looking at the solid performance and the momentum of the Dallas Stars—suggests they’ll maintain their perfect start. I’d lean towards a Stars win, potentially with a decisive scoreline, as they seem too robust and in sync this early in the season. But hey, this is hockey, and as we all know, anything can happen once that puck hits the ice!

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Scott Harrington (D): Day-To-Day
  • Simon Robertsson (RW): Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Mavrik Bourque (C): Out
  • Jason Robertson (LW): Out

Stars vs Blues game info

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

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