The NHL action heats up this Thursday as the St. Louis Blues (20-28-9) welcome the Seattle Kraken (27-21-9) to the Enterprise Center, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, available for viewing on ESPN+. Currently, the Blues sit at 15th place in the Western Conference, while the Kraken are positioned in 8th, vying for playoff contention as the season progresses.
Fans looking to watch the match can do so through various platforms, while BetMGM provides updated odds for the game.
Injuries have impacted both teams heading into this matchup. For the Blues, Robert Thomas is confirmed out due to a leg injury, while Oskar Sundqvist and Dylan Holloway are day-to-day with upper body and ankle issues, respectively. The Kraken will also be missing Matt Murray, who is out with a lower body injury, while Ryan Lindgren is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed condition.
Notable player statistics add depth to the matchup. Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich has been a key contributor this season, recording 34 points from 12 goals and 22 assists over 57 games. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has a goals-against average of 3.6, with 686 saves and a save percentage of .864, ranking him 65th in the league. On the other side, Kraken’s Jordan Eberle shines with 38 points, averaging 0.7 per game and holding a record of 20 goals and 18 assists this season. Goaltender Joey Daccord has also played a significant role, allowing 94 goals, with a goals-against average of 2.8 and a .901 save percentage, placing him 23rd in the league.
As the season continues, both teams will seek to strengthen their standings and enhance their chances for postseason play. This matchup promises excitement and key performances that could play a critical role in the playoff race.