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St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 7, 2025

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Mar 7, 2025 10:58 PM
The St. Louis Blues, fresh off a shootout victory, head to the Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Blues look to build on their 30-27-6 record and 66 points, while the Ducks aim to even their 27-27-7 record and 61 points. The Blues currently lead the regular season series 1-0.
St. Louis Blues vs Anaheim Ducks

Current Odds

STL
ANA
Over
5.5
+165
Under
5.5
-200
STL
-1.5
+110
ANA
+1.5
-125
STL
ML
-385
ANA
ML
+350

Blues vs Ducks statistics

Stat Blues Ducks
Goals For per Game 2.83 2.61
Goals Against Average 2.98 3.05
Shots per Game 27.1 27.6
Shots Against per Game 28.2 32.2
Power Play Goals 27 20
Power Play Goals Against 44 47
Short Handed Goals 2 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 454 543
Power Play Percentage 19.0 12.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 70.7 73.1

Anaheim Ducks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/5/25 @ Vancouver Canucks L 3-2
3/4/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 6-2
3/1/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks L 6-3
2/27/25 vs Vancouver Canucks W 5-2
2/25/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 3-2

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/5/25 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 SO
3/2/25 @ Dallas Stars L 6-3
3/1/25 vs Los Angeles Kings W 4-1
2/27/25 @ Washington Capitals W 5-2
2/25/25 vs Seattle Kraken W 7-2

Anaheim Ducks injuries

  • John Gibson (G): Day-To-Day
  • Robby Fabbri (C): Injured Reserve
  • Trevor Zegras (C): Suspension
  • Radko Gudas (D): Day-To-Day
  • Troy Terry (RW): Day-To-Day

St. Louis Blues injuries

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

Blues vs Ducks game info

Type Info
Venue Honda Center
Location Anaheim, CA
Puck drop Fri 10:00 PM

Blues vs Ducks predictions

As the St. Louis Blues get ready to face the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center, all eyes are on Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas. Kyrou has been a standout with his knack for finding the net, boasting 24 goals this season. Imagine the panic in an opponent's defense as he makes his way down the ice with that sort of scoring prowess. While Robert Thomas's injury status is touch and go, if he suits up, his playmaking ability could be the secret weapon the Blues need. With a sterling record of 34 assists, Thomas has proven to be the orchestra conductor who can lead to a harmonious offensive strategy. Can Kyrou and Thomas, whether he's on the ice or not, help secure another win for the Blues?

Flipping the script to the Anaheim Ducks, Frank Vatrano is the man to watch. He’s been a key player, racking up 18 goals despite the rollercoaster ride that is the NHL season. Now, if only he’s as healthy as we hope, Vatrano can potentially disrupt the Blues' defense as he aims for goal number 19. Meanwhile, Troy Terry continues to be an assist maestro with his 28 assists. Imagine him threading passes through the opposition like a quarterback making those critical plays. Both Vatrano and Terry will need to step up in this game to break the stalemate of matching total records with their opponents and gain momentum for the rest of the season. But do they have enough gas in the tank to out-skate the Blues?

When it comes down to predicting a winner, the scales seem to tip ever so slightly in favor of the St. Louis Blues. Sure, the Ducks have the home-ice advantage, riding their 14-13-2 home record, but the Blues have been formidable on the road with a 15-13-3 record. Pair that with the Blues already leading this season’s series against Anaheim 1-0, they've certainly shown they know how to edge out a victory. Plus, with the betting odds favoring the Blues at -145, perhaps they have just a bit more firepower going their way in this bout. While both teams are pretty evenly matched and anything can happen in hockey, it looks like the Blues might fly out with another win in their pocket. What do you predict? Would you place your bets on the Blues?

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