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Winners and losers: Sharks take home opener in overtime

The St. Louis Blues fans packed the Enterprise Center for the 2026-27 home opener and did their job cheering and chanting their home team in hopes of a win after 60 minutes of play.

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Colton Parayko sets bonkers franchise record in Blues-Sharks game

Colton Parayko is the new king of games played among defensemen in St. Louis Blues history. The veteran blueliner finally set a new record for the Blues when he appeared in his 804th game with the team on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks at Enterprise Center in St.

Mason Mctavish News / Bleedin' Blue / October 8

McTavish is making a solid case for first-line minutes

Prior to this 2026-27 season, the idea of the St. Louis Blues finding a comparable second-line center was a top priority. So, both current and former General

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Colton Parayko News / Inside The Rink / October 8

Colton Parayko Set to Make Franchise History Tonight

Tonight, when the St. Louis Blues host the San Jose Sharks for their home opener, Blues’ defenseman Colton Parayko will make history. Parayko when tonight’s game begins will be playing in his 804th career NHL game.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Jonatan Berggren News / Bleedin' Blue / October 8

Berggren has been handed the keys to unlock his offensive game

The St. Louis Blues are handing forward Jonatan Berggren a premier opportunity to once again showcase his offensive talent as the 26-year-old is projected to start on the second line against the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7

Blues, Sharks meet after enduring rough performances

The St. Louis Blues hope a return home can spark the offense when the San Jose Sharks visit on Thursday. The Blues' season began with a three-game road trip, and the initial success of a 4-0 shutout over the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 7

1 winner and 2 painful losers of 4-2 loss to Chicago

This was a painful game to watch. The St. Louis Blues, who had every opportunity to get one-up on one of their biggest rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, failed to do so, losing 4-2. Things started on the right note, with Mason McTavish continuing his impressive initial run.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

3 Takeaways From Blues’ 4-2 Loss to the Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues fell 4-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night in Chicago’s home opener, making that their second straight loss. Mason McTavish gave the Blues an early lead, but Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell scored in the second period to put the Blackhawks ahead.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 7

Breaking down the Blues' 1-2 start for the 2026-27 season

The Blues opened their 2026-27 regular season with a gauntlet of a three-game road trip visiting Dallas, Colorado, and Chicago. They are heading home with a 1-2-0 record after a little of everything.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

The schedule gives the Blues a bit of a reprieve this week

The St. Louis Blues started their season with a couple of split decisions: a decisive victory over the Dallas Stars, followed by a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche where the Blues got their doors blown off.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

These three Blues have had a disappointing start to the 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues followed up their incredibly exciting 4-0 victory in Dallas on Friday with an equally disheartening 1-6 loss in Colorado on Saturday.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

Thomas has the best chance for an offensive explosion against the Bedard-less Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues are set to do battle against the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season on Tuesday night. This is going to be a great matchup, as the Blues are still settling into the season with their third game of 2026-27, and the Blackhawks are still winless.

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Robert Thomas News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Robert Thomas enters new territory as Blues captain

St. Louis Blues captain Robert Thomas has entered a new territory. The Blues are in a position to really make a charge into a new era, one that could lead back to a Stanley Cup.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues early powerplay struggles may be a red flag

The St. Louis Blues kicked off their 2026-27 season with a statement road win over the Dallas Stars: Joel Hofer made 25 saves in a shutout, and Mason McTavish had exactly the kind of debut you would hope for.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Overreaction or reality after the first weekend for the Blues?

The Blues’ first weekend of games kicked off with the highest of highs and ended with the lowest of lows. We saw them go into Dallas and blow them out 4-0, then go to Colorado and take the other end of a 6-1 blowout.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

St. Louis Blues News: 2026-27 season underway, key injuries everywhere

The St. Louis Blues have had an eventful start to the season, with twists and turns all over the place. They have a record of 1-1-0 for 2 points, winning the opening contest against Dallas before being dismantled by Colorado. Inside and outside of the games, a lot has happened, and the hits just keep on coming for this team.

Will Cranley News / Inside The Rink / October 5

AHL Game Recap: Cranley, T-Birds Shut Out Bruins

The Springfield Thunderbirds picked up their second win of the 2026-27 season Sunday afternoon, shutting out the Providence Bruins 2-0 at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues prospect Report: Fitzgerald, Jiricek, Carbonneau and more

The St. Louis Blues' prospect pool is spread across more than 10 leagues on two continents, and this week nearly all of them had a player in action. College hockey and the AHL opened their seasons, the Swedish and Swiss leagues kept rolling, and the KHL is well into its schedule.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Field Level Media / October 4

Blues F Alexey Toropchenko (upper-body injury) out at least 6 weeks

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko will miss at least six weeks because of an upper-body injury, the team announced on Sunday. Toropchenko, 27, sustained an apparent right shoulder injury in the season opener, a 4-0 win at the Dallas Stars on Friday.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Dagenais and Korotky Among Prospects Heating Up

With the St. Louis Blues season underway, their prospects are also getting their seasons started across North America and overseas. Several players in the organization have already made strong early impressions with their respective teams, giving the Blues plenty to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out Six Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

October 4: Toropchenko will be sidelined until at least mid-November, as the Blues announced that his upper-body ailment will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out With Upper-Body Injury

The St. Louis Blues took a hit to the roster in Friday’s season opener. Depth winger Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury that will force him out of the lineup.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / October 3

Joel Hofer, Blues start season with shutout win over Stars

Joel Hofer made 25 saves for his ninth career shutout and contributed an assist as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday in the season opener for both teams.

Tyler Tucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Blues’ Tyler Tucker Undergoes Knee Surgery

09/30/2026: Just two days after their announcement that Mailloux underwent surgery and would be re-evaluated in eight weeks, the Blues also issued an update detailing the full extent of Tucker’s injury.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Blues place Logan Mailloux, Tyler Tucker on injured reserve

The St. Louis Blues placed a pair of defensemen on the injured reserve list Monday as they continue to pare down their roster ahead of opening day. The Blues officially announced that Logan Mailloux will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his right hand.