Blues and Canadiens take the ice in non-conference matchup
Montreal Canadiens (6-3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Louis Blues (5-5-1, in the Central Division)St.
The St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens faced off in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at the St. Louis ice rink. The Blues, who have a 5-5-1 overall record and a 3-1-1 record at home, played against the Canadiens, who have a 6-3-2 overall record. This was the first time the two teams had met this season.
Both teams were dealing with injuries going into the game. The Blues were without Adam Jecho, Torey Krug, Ross Johnston, Alexey Toropchenko, Tyler Tucker, Dillon Dube, and Logan Mailloux, who were dealing with issues ranging from personal matters to upper-body injuries. On the Canadiens' side, Ivan Demidov, Lucas Condotta, Nick Suzuki, Bryce Pickford, and Samuel Montembeault were all out due to various reasons, including lower-body injuries and undisclosed ailments.
Despite their current injury situations, both teams have had notable performances this season. The Blues have a strong home record, going 4-1-0 when they score at least three goals. Meanwhile, the Canadiens have been solid on the road, registering a 2-1-1 record away from home.
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