St. Louis Blues desperately need to stop the bleeding tonight. The struggling Blues head to Dallas on a disastrous seven-game road losing streak, facing a Stars team desperate for its own breakthrough. Can the Blues finally snap their road slide, or will Dallas capitalize at home?
🔥 Quick Facts
- Blues Record: 19-23-8, struggling on the road with zero wins in seven games
- Stars Record: 28-14-9, coming off 1-0 loss to Columbus Blue Jackets
- Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Head-to-Head: Blues won season opener, now 3-2-3 in last eight meetings
Road Woes Test Blues Against Dallas
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St. Louis arrives in Dallas battle-tested but desperate. The Blues are 0-7-0 on their current road trip, a streak that defines their inconsistent season. Head coach Jim Montgomery has emphasized the importance of getting back to basics as his team fights for playoff positioning. With only 46 points in the Central Division, every road game matters.
The Stars aren’t resting easy either. Dallas dropped a tight 1-0 decision to Columbus on Thursday and plays the second night of a back-to-back. This is a critical opportunity for Dallas to bounce back at home and extend their advantage in the division standings.
Star Players Set to Spark Offense
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Jordan Kyrou enters tonight with nine goals this season and has historically thrived against Dallas, recording five goals and six assists in his last 14 matchups with the Stars. Pavel Buchnevich continues to anchor the Blues attack alongside Kyrou. For Dallas, Roope Hintz brings two goals and five assists over his last 10 games, while superstar Jason Robertson remains a constant threat on an elite Stars squad.
The Blues also get Mathieu Joseph back after a seven-game absence due to elbow injury, providing a boost to their depth. However, St. Louis remains without Robert Thomas, Oskar Sundqvist, and Dylan Holloway, limiting their firepower on the road.
Goaltending Battle: Can Binnington Find Form?
| Factor | Blues | Stars |
| Record | 19-23-8 | 28-14-9 |
| Road Form | 0-7-0 (current) | Strong at home |
| Key Player | Jordan Kyrou | Roope Hintz |
| Starting Goalie | Jordan Binnington | Casey DeSmith |
Jordan Binnington takes the net for St. Louis, carrying a 3.55 goals-against average and .869 save percentage. The Blues goaltender must be sharp against a dynamic Dallas offense. Casey DeSmith starts for the Stars, providing solid goaltending as Dallas seeks to extend their home dominance and exploit St. Louis’s horrific road struggles.
“The Blues have a -49 scoring differential and must find consistency on the road if they hope to stay in the playoff conversation.”
— ABC News/AP Sports, Game Preview January 23
Dallas Favored But Road Weary
Dallas enters as the clear betting favorite, with Stars priced at -110 moneyline odds. The Stars boast superior depth, structure, and home-ice advantage. However, playing the second night of a back-to-back could tire the Dallas skaters. St. Louis gets this game on a fresher schedule, though motivation comes from desperation rather than momentum.
The Blues absolutely cannot afford another road loss. Seven consecutive defeats on the road represents a death knell for playoff hopes. Coach Montgomery must find a way to ignite his team’s offense and tighten defensive structure against a Stars squad that plays the system exceptionally well.
Will Tonight Mark a Blues Road Turnaround?
This matchup carries significant implications for both teams as the regular season enters its critical stretch. The Blues need a spark, Dallas needs rhythm, and the American Airlines Center will provide an electric atmosphere for a Central Division battle. St. Louis won the season opener against these Stars, proving they can compete at the highest level. The question becomes whether that form resurface tonight or whether the Blues extend their nightmare road trip.
Puck drops at 8 p.m. ET on FDSNMW and Victory+. Hockey fans should expect intense play, as both squads have significant stakes riding on this Central Division clash.
Sources
- NHL.com – Game preview and projected lineups for Blues at Stars
- Washington Post – Road losing streak analysis and game details
- ABC News/AP Sports – Blues season performance and statistical overview
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