The St. Louis Blues (19-23-8) travel to face the Dallas Stars (28-13-9) on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the American Airlines Center.
This Central Division matchup features two teams heading in different directions. The Stars are firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Blues are struggling with a wave of injuries to key players.
Game Information
- Time: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT
- TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Victory+
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Key Storylines
- The Blues’ Missing Core: St. Louis is severely shorthanded. Leading scorer Robert Thomas (lower-body) is on IR and expected to miss several weeks. They are also missing Philip Broberg (concussion) and Pius Suter (ankle), though winger Dylan Holloway is expected to return for this road trip.
- Stars Seeking Consistency: While Dallas sits near the top of the division, they have been inconsistent recently, losing 10 of 12 games before a dominant 6-2 win over Boston earlier this week. Star forward Mikko Rantanen (illness) missed Thursday’s game but may be available for this matchup.
- Season Series: The Blues won the first meeting this season, a 3-1 victory back in October, behind 18 saves from Jordan Binnington. However, the Blues have struggled in Dallas historically, losing five straight at the American Airlines Center.
Projected Goaltenders
| Team | Goaltender | 2025-26 Stats (Approx.) |
| Blues | Joel Hofer | 11-10-2, 2.73 GAA, .904 SV% |
| Stars | Casey DeSmith | 10-3-5, 2.46 GAA, .911 SV% |
| Note: While Jake Oettinger remains the Stars’ primary starter, DeSmith has been highly effective in his starts this season. |
Betting Odds & Outlook
- Moneyline: Stars (-165) | Blues (+145)
- Over/Under: 6.0 goals
- Win Probability: Models currently give the Stars a 61% chance of winning.
The Blues’ depleted offense (ranked 32nd in the league in scoring) will likely find it difficult to keep pace with Dallas’ balanced attack. Look for the Stars to control the puck and capitalize on a Blues power play that is struggling at just 16.5%.
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