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After racing to a 6-2-0 start that mirrored their surprising 2024-25 success, the Washington Capitals have encountered some early season turbulence. Their current 0-3-1 downturn is worse than any winless streak they sustained a year ago.

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The Blues have released left-winger Milan Lucic from his professional tryout, according to a team announcement.

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Dalibor Dvorsky News / ESPN / November 4

Dvorsky nets 1st NHL goal, Blues end 7-game skid

Dalibor Dvorsky, 20, the No. 10 overall pick in 2023, scored his first NHL goal to start a rally, and Pius Suter provided the game-winner with 1:23 to play as the St.

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Pius Suter News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Suter Scores Game-Winning Goal in Blues’ 3-2 Victory Over the Oilers

The St. Louis Blues won 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night (Nov. 3). This was the first time the Oilers and Blues have played each other this season as part of a three-game season series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blues escape two-goal hole, down Oilers to end skid

Pius Suter scored the winning goal with 1:23 left as the St. Louis Blues edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

St. Louis’s early-season Blues, Habs’ hot start, and the biggest NHL storylines to watch in November

As is so often the case in October, small sample sizes have given way to statistical anomalies that will self-correct in time. Nick Schmaltz, a crafty veteran playmaker on a rising Utah team, will not finish the season with 116 points in keeping with his current pace.

Robert Thomas News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Blues’ Robert Thomas to return against Oilers Nov. 3

The St. Louis Blues will be getting a big boost for their lineup on Monday when first-line center Robert Thomas is set to return to the lineup for a showdown against the Edmonton Oilers.

Calle Rosen News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

St. Louis Blues Acquire Defenseman Calle Rosen

It was announced on Monday that the St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Corey Schueneman.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Blues and Capitals Swap Defensemen in AHL-Focused Trade

The St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals have completed a minor-league swap, sending defenseman Calle Rosen back to St. Louis in exchange for Corey Schueneman, the teams announced Thursday.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Blues’ Standouts of the Week

After another loss on Saturday night, the St. Louis Blues have lost seven games in a row. They sit near the bottom of the league standings. Little has gone right.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and Retaining Your Own Free Agents

Marco D’Amico of RG Media: The St. Louis Blues have a young forward group, an aging blue line, and are somewhere between a retool and rebuild. They’ve adjusted their core as they try to remain relevant, but they could turn into sellers and shake up the trade market if they wanted to be aggressive.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Blues have every reason to be concerned after ugly start

It was all good feelings for the St. Louis Blues after last season. Despite being seven points out of a Wild Card spot in early February, the team went on stunning late-season run, earning points in 26 of their final 30 games to earn a playoff berth.

Dalibor Dvorsky News / Inside The Rink / October 30

St. Louis Blues Recall Forward Dalibor Dvorsky from AHL

The St. Louis Blues have recalled forward Dalibor Dvorsky from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, the team announced Wednesday.

Jim Montgomery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Jim Montgomery can’t believe Blues’ ‘ugly’ defense so far in 2025-26

The St. Louis Blues have lost a fifth straight game. Last time out, it was a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Head coach Jim Montgomery has been harsh when discussing his team so far this season.

Jake Neighbours News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Blues dealt brutal Jake Neighbours injury blow

The St. Louis Blues are having a rough journey in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and injuries are adding to the team’s headaches. The Blues, who are already without star center Robert Thomas, will also have to continue with their season sans key forward Jake Neighbours in the next several weeks.

Jake Neighbours News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Blues’ Jake Neighbours out five weeks with right leg injury

The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that they’ve placed winger Jake Neighbours on injured reserve with a right leg injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: October 28 St. Louis Blues Vs Detroit Red Wings

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Every day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for every NHL game. For the second time in four days, the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Blues' Robert Thomas, Jake Neighbours listed as day-to-day

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic that two key players will both be out in Pittsburgh tonight: Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours. Both are thought to be day-to-day.

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St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

St. Louis Blues Missing Two Forwards for Pittsburgh Game

The St. Louis Blues will be short-handed for their game Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Robert Thomas was injured in the team’s loss Saturday to the Detroit Red Wings.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / October 25

Binnington vs. Hofer: Who Should Start for the Blues?

The St. Louis Blues have struggled to find consistency early in the 2025–26 season, with much of the discussion centered on their goalie rotation. Head coach Jim Montgomery has divided starts between veteran Jordan Binnington and young Joel Hofer, aiming to balance steady play while giving Hofer a chance to develop.

St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko Injury Updates

On Monday, the St. Louis Blues held practice in preparation for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Updates were given during practice regarding the health and availability of forwards Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Rumors / October 20

NHL Rumors: Dylan Holloway, Philip Broberg, and Mike Matheson

Jeremy Rutherford and Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic: Yes, the time has come to talk about potential contract extensions. This time, they involve Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.