Blues Face Devils on Metropolitan Road Trip
St. Louis looks to rebound against New Jersey after a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
The St. Louis Blues face the New Jersey Devils in Newark on their Metropolitan Division road trip, following a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. The Blues have not won three games in a row this season.
Why it matters
The matchup gives St. Louis a chance to halt its recent slide while the Devils look to build on their own standing in the division. The Blues' mounting losses put pressure on the team to find consistency early in the season.
Robert Thomas has recorded 12 points in 13 games against the Devils, including six goals and six assists. The Devils power play sits at 19.1% this season, 21st in the NHL, leaving its effectiveness against St. Louis unresolved.
The players
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are an NHL franchise based in St. Louis, Missouri, competing in the Central Division.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are an NHL franchise based in Newark, New Jersey, competing in the Metropolitan Division.
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas is a Blues center who has been one of the team's most productive players against the Devils.
The details
The Blues dropped a 3-1 decision to the Rangers and have not won three straight games this season. Jimmy Snuggerud has eight goals and Pius Suter has four goals and four assists, while Jordan Binnington has made four starts through 15 games.
Timeline
Nov. 5: Blues face the Devils in Newark on their Metropolitan Division road trip.
Stanley Cup Playoffs, first round (2024-25): Snuggerud scored two goals on Connor Hellebuyck.
Season Trajectory
The game is a Metropolitan Division matchup that shapes each team's position in the division standings. A loss would deepen St. Louis's early-season struggles, while a Devils win would help New Jersey hold its place in the race.
Fantasy managers tracking Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud should note the Blues' upcoming road matchup against the Devils. Bettors and fans can track the Devils power play, which ranks 21st in the NHL, as a possible factor in the game.
The takeaway
Early-season form in the Metropolitan Division can shift quickly, so teams that string together wins now gain a meaningful edge in the standings race.
Further reading
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