The St. Louis Blues have been a thorn in the Calgary Flames' side, and their upcoming clash could extend a remarkable streak.
As the Blues prepare for their third and final matchup of the season against the Flames, they're riding an impressive eight-game winning streak against Calgary. This run, dating back to October 26, 2023, stands as the longest current streak against any opponent in the NHL and ties for the fourth-longest active streak overall.
The Blues have already bested the Flames twice this season, with a 4-2 victory at the Scotiabank Saddledome and a 3-2 win in St. Louis. Now, they're eyeing a season sweep as they head back to Calgary.
Historically, the Blues have dominated this matchup, winning 16 of the last 18 encounters since December 22, 2018. However, both teams find themselves outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference, potentially more focused on their draft lottery positions for the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
The Flames, sitting 31st in the league with 59 points, have the second-best odds for the top draft pick, trailing only the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Blues, with 64 points, are 28th overall but just seven points shy of the Seattle Kraken for the second wild card spot in the West. With 15 games remaining, both teams face the balancing act of competing hard while keeping an eye on draft positioning.
The Flames are struggling, having lost four of five on their recent road trip and posting a 2-7-1 record in their last ten games. In contrast, the Blues have been hot since the Olympic break, boasting a 7-2-1 record.
Dylan Holloway has been a standout for the Blues, tallying nine points in his last seven games and 13 points since returning from injury. Jimmy Snuggerud, recently named the NHL's Third Star of the Week, and Robert Thomas have also been key offensive contributors, driving the team's top line.
The Blues are making some lineup changes, with Jonathan Drouin, Otto Stenberg, and Tyler Tucker stepping in. This flexibility is a luxury, as the team reports no injuries.
Defensively, the Blues have been stellar in March, allowing just 1.88 goals per game-the fewest in the league. They've also been road warriors, leading the NHL with five wins and 10 points on the road this month.
Projected Lineups:
Blues:
- Forwards: Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud; Jake Neighbours, Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Kyrou; Jonathan Drouin, Dalibor Dvorsky, Otto Stenberg; Alexey Toropchenko, Jack Finley, Pius Suter
- Defense: Philip Broberg, Logan Mailloux; Theo Lindstein, Colton Parayko; Cam Fowler, Tyler Tucker
- Goalies: Joel Hofer (starter), Jordan Binnington (backup)
Flames:
- Forwards: Blake Coleman, Mikael Backlund, Joel Farabee; Matvei Gridin, Morgan Frost, Matt Coronato; Yegor Sharangovich, Ryan Strome, Connor Zary; Victor Olofsson, Martin Pospisil, Adam Klapka
- Defense: Kevin Bahl, Zach Whitecloud; Olli Maatta, Hunter Brzustewicz; Joel Hanley, Zayne Parekh
- Goalies: Devin Cooley (starter), Dustin Wolf (backup)
As the Blues and Flames face off, both teams will be looking to make a statement, whether it's continuing a streak or turning the tide.