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The St. Louis Blues (1-2-0) host the San Jose Sharks (2-1) on October 9, 2026, following a tough 4-2 loss to Chicago. With eight players injured or on IR, including Teuvo Teravainen and Andrew Mangiapane, the Blues face a critical test. Analyst Paul breaks down the defensive struggles and the need for better neutral zone discipline.

Key players to watch include Connor McMichael, who recorded a goal and assist against the Blackhawks, and center Robert Thomas. Goalie Jordan Binnington is expected to start despite giving up four goals last night. The Blues must improve their forecheck and special teams to avoid a two-game skid.

Topics discussed include the impact of injuries on line combinations, the performance of Anton Frondell for Chicago, and predictions for the upcoming Western Conference matchup. Will Connor McMichael score the go-ahead goal? Find out in this comprehensive preview.

In this episode: The Matchup & Storylines · Injuries & Lineups · Keys to Victory.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/stl/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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