Blues fight for playoff spot with late-season surge against Canucks
The St. Louis Blues are pushing through their 22nd game week of the 2025/2026 NHL season, still chasing a playoff spot. With a 27-30-11 record, they sit seven points behind the Western Conference cutoff. Their next challenge comes on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks at 4:00 p.m., broadcast on Hockey Night in Canada.
Over the last 10 games, the Blues have posted a 6-2-2 record, showing signs of improvement. Three players—Jimmy Snuggerud, Robert Thomas, and Dylan Holloway—have averaged at least a point per game in that stretch. Thomas leads the team overall with 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 51 appearances.
The newly formed BRÖ line, featuring Marco Rossi, has made an impact. Rossi alone has collected nine points in his last four games. Alongside Öhgren and Boeser, the trio has been on the ice for five goals scored and three against in the same span. Goaltending has been a bright spot, with Joel Hofer outperforming Jordan Binnington this season. Hofer holds a 17-11-5 record, a .908 save percentage, and a 2.65 goals-against average. However, road struggles persist—the Blues have been outscored 113-88 away from home. Aatu Räty has also been a thorn in their side, scoring in every matchup against St. Louis this year. His recent form includes a 64.3% faceoff win rate over his last eight games. Before facing Vancouver, the Blues will take on the Calgary Flames on March 19 as part of their 22nd game week.
The Blues remain outside the playoff picture but have found momentum in recent weeks. Key contributions from Thomas, Rossi, and Hofer will be crucial as they face Vancouver on Saturday. Their road defence and consistency will likely determine whether they can close the seven-point gap in the standings.
