The NHL officially dropped the puck on the 2025-26 season—schedule-wise, that is—and the St. Louis Blues have plenty to unpack. Whether it’s rivalry nights, tough back-to-backs, or key stretches on home ice, the upcoming season is shaping up to be a defining one for this evolving Blues squad.
Early Challenge to Set the Tone for the Blues
The Blues will open the 2025-26 campaign against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 9 at Enterprise Center.
The Blues then go on the road to take on the Flames and Canucks to have an ease in their schedule hosting the Blackhawks.
Oct. 11 at Calgary Flames – 3 p.m.
Oct. 13 at Vancouver Canucks – 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 15 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 8:30 p.m.
Season Structure
The Blues’ season starts with seven of 11 October games at Enterprise Center.
As for back-to-back games, the Blues will play 13 this season, the same number they had in 2024-25. Managing rest and goalie rotation will be critical again—especially after late-season fatigue became an issue last year.
Notable Games & Must-Watch Dates
- Oct. 9 vs. Minnesota Wild – 7 p.m.
- Oct. 15 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 8:30 p.m.
- Nov. 3 vs. Edmonton Oilers – 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 20 at Florida Panthers – 5 p.m.
- Dec. 31 at Colorado Avalanche – 8 p.m.
- Jan. 18 at Edmonton Oilers – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 20 at Winnipeg Jets – 7 p.m.
- Feb. 4 at Dallas Stars – 8:30 p.m.
- Feb. 26 vs. Seattle Kraken – 7 p.m.
- March 18 at Calgary Flames – 8:30 p.m.
- March 30 at San Jose Sharks – 9 p.m.
- April 16 at Utah Mammoth – 7 p.m.
Olympic Pause
Like the rest of the NHL, the Blues will pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with their final pre-break game set for February 5th. They’ll return on February 25th in Calgary. That Olympic break always has ripple effects: players returning from injury, rest or fatigue issues, and of course—momentum resets.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Can Jordan Kyrou take the next step and lead this team in more than just scoring?
- Will this be the year Robert Thomas breaks through into Selke-level two-way play?
- How much of a leap can Jake Neighbours and Dalibor Dvorsky take?
- And of course… who steps up on the blue line with Parayko’s role shifting?
Final Word
From rivalry nights to Olympic comebacks and potential breakout seasons, the 2025-26 Blues campaign is packed with storylines. The Western Conference is only getting stronger, and if St. Louis wants back into the playoff picture, they’ll need to show grit, depth, and consistency—starting right from opening night.
October is coming fast. You in?
