Vegas Golden Knights to Visit St. Louis Blues Thursday
The St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights following a 2-1 victory against Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Hockey
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The Vegas Golden Knights will travel to face the St. Louis Blues this Thursday, October 22. Vegas enters the matchup following a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Why it matters
St. Louis looks to maintain momentum after defeating Winnipeg, while Vegas attempts to rebound from their recent loss to Tampa Bay. Both teams seek to leverage strong goaltending and special teams play in this contest.
St. Louis goaltender Joel Hofer holds a 2.19 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Vegas goalie Adin Hill enters the game with a 2.19 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.
The players
Mark Stone
He is the captain and leading goal scorer for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jack Eichel
He serves as a primary playmaker and point leader for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Philip Broberg
He is a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues who scored the winning goal in their recent game.
Adin Hill
He is a goaltender expected to start for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Joel Hofer
He is a goaltender expected to start for the St. Louis Blues.
The details
St. Louis secured their last win after Philip Broberg scored a power-play goal 8:47 into the third period. Vegas will rely on Jack Eichel, who leads the team with 13 assists and 18 points, and Mark Stone, who has recorded eight goals this season.
Timeline
Vegas lost 6-2 to Tampa Bay on October 20.
St. Louis defeated Winnipeg 2-1 on October 20.
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the St. Louis Blues on October 22.
Season Trajectory
This game represents a critical opportunity for both clubs to secure points in the Western Conference standings early in the 2026-2027 season. A victory allows the winner to gain ground while forcing their opponent to adjust their rotation following recent outcomes.
St. Louis has successfully converted a power-play goal in four consecutive games, suggesting a high-efficiency threat for Vegas penalty killers. Fantasy managers should monitor the continued five-game point streak maintained by Dylan Holloway.
The takeaway
The game hinges on whether the St. Louis power play can continue its four-game scoring streak against the Vegas defense. Fans can anticipate a defensive battle as both teams deploy goalies with save percentages above .900.
Further reading
Follow the latest team news and standings on our St. Louis Hockey page.
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