The St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings on October 21, 2025, at Enterprise Center, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. This matchup is pivotal for both teams, as the Blues currently sit ninth in the Western Conference with 6 points from their five games, while the Kings are struggling at 14th with just 4 points over six games.
Fans can catch the game on ESPN+. For those keeping an eye on player availability, the injury reports indicate several key players will be sidelined or are day-to-day. The Blues will be without Zach Dean and Oskar Sundqvist due to personal and lower body injuries, respectively. Milan Lucic and Alexey Toropchenko are both day-to-day, with Lucic dealing with a lower body issue and Toropchenko managing an upper body concern.
The Kings face their own set of challenges, missing Corey Perry (knee) and Anze Kopitar (foot) for the game. Kyle Burroughs is also out with an upper body injury, while goaltender Darcy Kuemper is day-to-day with a lower body issue.
As for key player stats, Blues forward Jake Neighbours has been a bright spot, accumulating five points (four goals and one assist) in his five appearances this season. In goal, Jordan Binnington has recorded a 2.8 goals-against average and an .882 save percentage. For the Kings, Adrian Kempe has been productive, racking up seven points (two goals and five assists) through six games, while goaltender Anton Forsberg has struggled with a 3.9 goals-against average and an .880 save percentage.
With both teams looking to gain momentum, the matchup promises to be a competitive contest. Both the Blues and the Kings will aim to capitalize on their respective strengths to secure a crucial win as the season progresses.