Preview: Blues vs. Mammoth



St. Louis Blues vs. Utah Mammoth – Game Preview

When: Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT
Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest
Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App
Tickets: Ticketmaster.com

The Blues wrap up a four-game homestand and are aiming to finish strong while collecting valuable division points. After a 1-1-1 stretch, St. Louis returns home for a key battle against the Utah Mammoth, a team known for its speed and skill. Following a tough overtime loss to the Kings, expect a focused Blues squad determined to defend home ice.

Team Stats

St. Louis Blues

  • Record: 3-2-1

  • Power Play: 18.8%

  • Penalty Kill: 77.8%

  • Goals For / Against per Game: 3.00 / 3.60

  • Shots For / Against per Game: 26.0 / 25.8

  • Faceoff Win %: 49.8

Utah Mammoth

  • Record: 5-2-0

  • Power Play: 14.8%

  • Penalty Kill: 75.0%

  • Goals For / Against per Game: 3.00 / 2.29

  • Shots For / Against per Game: 29.1 / 23.4

  • Faceoff Win %: 44.9

Opponent Overview

The Mammoth are making their first visit to the Enterprise Center this season, led by Chesterfield native and team captain Clayton Keller. Utah boasts a fast, creative offense featuring Nick Schmaltz and Logan Cooley, with Mikhail Sergachev anchoring the blue line. Their blend of experience and youthful talent makes them a challenging opponent.

Last season, the Blues and Mammoth split their series 2-2-0, but St. Louis has won the last two meetings, outscoring Utah 8-2. The Blues were also effective on the power play last year, going 26.7% (4-for-15) in the series. Pavel Buchnevich led the Blues with six points, while Jordan Kyrou contributed four goals.

2025-26 Season Series

  • Oct. 23 vs. Utah, 7 p.m. CT

  • Nov. 29 vs. Utah, 7 p.m. CT

  • Jan. 9 at Utah, 8 p.m. CT

  • April 16 at Utah, 7 p.m. CT

Players to Watch

Blues:
Nick Bjugstad faces his former team for the first time since joining St. Louis. The veteran forward brings experience and familiarity with the Mammoth system, offering size and two-way play to the Blues lineup.

Mammoth:
Clayton Keller returns to his hometown in top form, recording eight points in his last three games. Expect Keller to be the focal point of Utah’s offense as he faces family and friends in St. Louis.

Milestones & Notes

  • Pavel Buchnevich is set to play his 600th career game (301 with NY Rangers, 299 with St. Louis).

  • Forward Robert Thomas is one point away from 400 career points.

  • Cam Fowler needs six points to become the 13th active NHL defenseman to reach 500 career points.


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