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Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 1, 2025

Updated on:
Mar 1, 2025 9:27 PM
The St. Louis Blues look to build momentum at the Enterprise Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8:00 PM, coming off Philip Broberg's impressive 2-goal performance in their previous outing. They'll face off against the Los Angeles Kings, who bring a strong 31-18-8 record into the matchup. The Blues will aim to capitalize on their home ice advantage, where they currently hold a 14-14-3 record.
Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues

Current Odds

LA
STL
Over
5.5
+100
Under
5.5
+110
LA
+3.5
-250
STL
-3.5
+250
LA
ML
+13000
STL
ML
-10000

Kings vs Blues statistics

Stat Kings Blues
Goals For per Game 2.88 2.82
Goals Against Average 2.60 2.98
Shots per Game 27.8 26.7
Shots Against per Game 25.5 28.4
Power Play Goals 20 26
Power Play Goals Against 31 39
Short Handed Goals 2 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 441 438
Power Play Percentage 14.7 19.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.9 72.7

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/27/25 @ Washington Capitals W 5-2
2/25/25 vs Seattle Kraken W 7-2
2/23/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 3-1
2/22/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-3 SO
2/8/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 6-5 SO

Los Angeles Kings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/28/25 @ Dallas Stars L 6-2
2/26/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 3-2 OT
2/24/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2
2/22/25 vs Utah Hockey Club W 5-3
2/8/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 2-1 SO

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Alexandre Texier (C): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Tucker (D): Day-To-Day
  • Mathieu Joseph (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Colton Parayko (D): Day-To-Day
  • Robert Thomas (C): Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Kings injuries

  • Drew Doughty (D): Day-To-Day
  • Darcy Kuemper (G): Day-To-Day
  • Mikey Anderson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Kevin Fiala (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Laferriere (RW): Out

Kings vs Blues game info

Type Info
Venue Enterprise Center
Location Saint Louis, MO
Puck drop Sat 8:00 PM

Kings vs Blues predictions

As the Los Angeles Kings gear up to take on the St. Louis Blues, Adrian Kempe is the player everyone’s got their eyes on. With 26 goals this season, and given his recent form, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say he might add another notch to his belt. Then there’s Anze Kopitar. This guy’s been dishing out assists like they’re hotcakes, tallying an impressive 33 assists so far. If he keeps threading those needles, Kempe might be hitting the scoreboard more than once. Together, they pack quite the one-two punch for the Kings as they try to muster some magic on foreign ice, where they've been a bit wobbly with a road record of 12-15-5. But hey, what's hockey without a bit of unpredictability?

Switching gears to the St. Louis Blues, Jordan Kyrou isn’t too shabby himself. Just picture Kyrou weaving through the Kings’ defense, poised to extend his 24-goal season. But let's not forget Robert Thomas, although he’s day-to-day, you never really know if a player will pull off a surprise appearance that could shift the game's dynamic. Imagine Thomas feeding Kyrou with one of his signature assists, something he's done 32 times earlier in the season. It would spark quite the celebration at the Enterprise Center, which has seen its team break even at home with a 14-14-3 record. The excitement is palpable, just like the rivalry between these two division teams.

So, who takes home the win? It's a tough call, isn’t it? The cohesion and prowess of Kempe and Kopitar make the Los Angeles Kings look like a formidable force. Yet, the Blues thrive on home ice, and with potential impact plays courtesy of Kyrou, I’d say this one tips slightly in favor of St. Louis. There’s something about having your fans rally behind you on home turf that can ignite a team's spirit. Both teams have their aces, but it's the Blues who might just edge out, riding high from Broberg's stellar two-goal performance and the buzz of playing in front of their own crowd. What do you think, are the Stars aligned for an electrifying home win?

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