Blues host the Sharks in Western Conference action
San Jose Sharks (2-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Louis Blues (1-2, in the Central Division)St.
The St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks are set to face each other in Western Conference action on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. The Blues are currently 2-1 in the regular season, sitting in the Pacific Division. In contrast, the Sharks are 1-2, positioned in the Central Division.
Looking back at the 2022-23 season, the Blues tallied 230 goals while conceding 254, resulting in a goal differential of -24. This was an improvement from their previous season's -29. On the other hand, the Sharks posted a 39-35-8 overall record, with 18 wins, 21 losses, and 2 draws in away games. Their goal differential over the same period was -41, indicating they scored 249 goals while allowing 290.
Injuries pose a challenge for both teams. For the Blues, Adam Jecho is sidelined due to a personal issue, Alexey Toropchenko is out with an upper-body injury, Tyler Tucker is nursing a knee problem, Logan Mailloux has a hand injury, and Adam Gaudette is also out with an upper-body ailment. On the Sharks' side, Cam Lund is out with an upper-body injury, Alex Barre-Boulet is sidelined with undisclosed issues, Kane McCulloch is nursing a lower-body problem, Quentin Musty is out with an upper-body ailment, and Macklin Celebrini's status is listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body issue.
The betting line for this matchup has the Blues at -125, while the Sharks are at +100. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5.
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