Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 24, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes will continue their road schedule Saturday evening with a matchup against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:00 PM Eastern, with coverage available on ESPN+. Carolina comes into Saturday having a solid campaign thus far this year at 8-2-2 overall, though they have lost two of their last three games after a shootout loss on the road to Edmonton in their last outing. The St. Louis Blues stay home Saturday at 5-4-1 this season after winning three of their last five games, including two in a row. Carolina is a big -155 road favorite coming into Saturday. The Blues come into this game at +130, and the total is set at 5.5. Stay in the action with our NHL Pick
Carolina looks to get back rolling
The Carolina Hurricanes offense has been solid this season, averaging 3.92 goals on 33.5 shots per game. Defensively, Carolina has held its own, allowing 2.67 goals on 22.3 shots per game, but they've given up nine total goals across their last two losses. Sebastian Aho is leading the Carolina offense this season with 16 points and seven goals. Jackson Blake is second on the roster with 12 points, and he leads the team with 10 assists. Andrei Svechnikov is third on the roster this season with 11 points.
Brandon Bussi had a ton of trouble in net for Carolina in their last outing, giving up five goals on 21 shots to post a .762 save percentage before allowing the game-deciding goal in the shootout. Sebastian Aho led the way for the Carolina offense with one goal and one assist in the game. Jackson Blake, Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankoven, and Juuso Välimäki all chipped in as well with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Carolina:
- Mark Jankowski (Day-to-Day) - Oct 27
- Taylor Hall (IR) - Nov 7
- Jordan Staal (IR) - Dec 3
- Alexander Nikishin (IR-NR) - Nov 1
The Blues try to stay above .500
The St. Louis Blues offense has been just as consistent, averaging 3.5 goals on 26.7 shots per game, and they have scored 15 total goals across their last three wins. Defensively, St. Louis is allowing 3.1 goals on 27.5 shots per game. Mason McTavish is leading St. Louis this season with 10 points and a team-high six goals. Dylan Holloway also has 10 points and leads the team with seven assists. Jimmy Snuggerud has eight points, and Connor McMichael has chipped in seven points this season.
Joel Hofer led the way for the St. Louis defense in their last outing, giving up two goals on 29 shots to post a .931 save percentage in 60 minutes. Dylan Holloway led the team with two goals and one assist. Justin Barron chipped in one goal and three assists. Jimmy Snuggerud added one goal and one assist. Pavel Buchnevich and Mason McTavish added one goal each.
Key Injury Report for St. Louis:
- Ross Johnston (IR) - Oct 24
- Torey King (IR-LT) - Jul 1
- Dillon Dube (IR) - Dec 4
- Alexey Toropchenko (IR) - Nov 14
- Tyler Tucker (IR) - Nov 12
Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Prediction
Pick: Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina should have an advantage in this matchup because of its ability to generate offensive pressure and force opponents into difficult situations defensively. The Hurricanes are particularly effective when their forecheck creates turnovers below the faceoff circles, allowing their forwards to establish possession and generate repeated scoring opportunities. Sebastian Aho and Carolina's other offensive weapons should be able to create problems for a St. Louis defense that will need to remain organized throughout the game. The Blues have enough physicality and offensive talent to make things competitive, but they cannot afford to spend extended periods defending against Carolina's aggressive attack. The Hurricanes should also benefit from their ability to generate shots from the blue line and create traffic around the crease. Look for Carolina to control enough of the game to secure the road victory.
Pick: Over 5.5
Carolina's offensive approach should create plenty of scoring opportunities Saturday evening, particularly if the Hurricanes are successful in establishing their forecheck early. The Hurricanes consistently look to put pressure on opposing defenses, and their ability to generate shots from multiple areas of the ice could force St. Louis into difficult situations. The Blues should also have opportunities offensively, especially if they can take advantage of Carolina's aggressive positioning and create odd-man rushes in transition. St. Louis will need to find ways to produce against a Carolina team that prefers to control possession, but the Hurricanes' willingness to push the pace could create opportunities at both ends. With Carolina capable of producing several goals and St. Louis having enough offensive talent to contribute, the over is an attractive option.