Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues Recap

NHL Recap: Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues – 1/3/26

The St. Louis Blues secured a 2-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens at the Enterprise Center. The game took place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This victory added to the Blues’ current season record of 16-18-8.

Robert Thomas played a key role for the Blues by scoring one of the goals. Alexey Toropchenko contributed with an assist, and Jordan Binnington earned a shutout. The Canadiens had 25 shots on goal but couldn’t score any goals.

The game between the Montreal Canadiens and the St. Louis Blues was a defensive battle through the first three periods. Both teams went scoreless in regulation, with Montreal managing 25 shots on goal and St. Louis putting up 19. The Canadiens had a slight edge in faceoffs with 32 wins compared to the Blues’ 25, but neither team capitalized on any power play opportunities.

In overtime, the Blues broke the stalemate with two goals to secure the win. Robert Thomas scored the first goal for St. Louis, contributing to the team’s victory. Alexey Toropchenko added an assist, helping the Blues clinch the win. Jordan Binnington played a key role in keeping Montreal off the scoreboard, earning him top performer honors for the Blues.

Robert Thomas played a key role for the St. Louis Blues. He scored one of the two goals in the game. Thomas also had two shots on goal, contributing to his 5.5 fantasy points.

Alexey Toropchenko also stood out for the Blues. He assisted on one of the goals and had two shots on goal. Toropchenko’s efforts added up to 5.0 fantasy points.

Jordan Binnington was strong in goal for the Blues. He didn’t allow any goals and helped secure the win. Binnington’s performance earned him 5.0 fantasy points.

What’s Next

The St. Louis Blues earned a win against the Montreal Canadiens, bringing their record to 16-18-8. Despite being 13th in the Western Conference, this win adds some momentum to their season. The Blues will look to climb higher in the standings as they prepare for their next game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Montreal Canadiens, with a record of 22-12-6, remain in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. This loss does not change their strong position, but they will aim to bounce back quickly. The Canadiens will head to Dallas for their next game, hoping to secure a win and maintain their standing.

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Dallas Stars on Sunday, January 4, 2026. This game will be played at the American Airlines Center. After that, they return home to play the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Bell Centre.

The St. Louis Blues’ next game is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, against the Chicago Blackhawks. This game will take place at the United Center. Following this, they will play the Utah Mammoth on Friday, January 9, 2026, also on the road at the Delta Center.


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