Montreal Canadiens 2–0 St. Louis Blues: match recap

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Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues finished 2–0 (NHL) on October 28, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Montreal blanked St. Zero shot totals from the chart data limit the depth of the read, but the goal-line alone supports a dominant defensive performance from the visitors.

The chart data shows Montreal outscored St. Shot volume was even with zero shots recorded for either team, meaning the game's narrative is carried almost entirely by Montreal's ability to finish when it mattered while holding the Blues without a goal. Louis, but the model share of 67.7% for the Canadiens reflects how thoroughly the visitors controlled the conditions required to win.

Key factors

  • Shot volume was even at zero, so finishing efficiency carried the game
  • St. Louis' home-ice advantage could not overcome Montreal's shutdown defense

The Analyst's take

The numbers paint a clear picture: Montreal's defense and opportunistic scoring handled St. Louis despite the Blues' home-ice bump. For any future meeting, the model share (67.7%) underscores how form comparisons can outweigh venue — especially when one side can't generate enough to trouble the net.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: Montreal Canadiens, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for St. Louis Blues.

Matchup to watch: Montreal Canadiens’ attack (index 103) against St. Louis Blues’ defence (index 101).

Matchup to watch: St. Louis Blues’ attack (index 101) against Montreal Canadiens’ defence (index 103).

Recent form: last 5

Montreal Canadiens: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded.

Montreal Canadiens
Oct 25, 2026at Winnipeg JetsW2–1
Oct 24, 2026at Chicago BlackhawksW4–1
Oct 20, 2026vs San Jose SharksL3–4
Oct 17, 2026vs Buffalo SabresW4–3
Oct 14, 2026at Washington CapitalsL4–5

St. Louis Blues: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 14 goals scored and 17 conceded.

St. Louis Blues
Oct 24, 2026vs Carolina HurricanesL0–4
Oct 23, 2026vs Vegas Golden KnightsW6–2
Oct 21, 2026vs Winnipeg JetsW2–1
Oct 18, 2026at Nashville PredatorsL2–5
Oct 16, 2026at Minnesota WildL4–5

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Montreal Canadiens won 0, St. Louis Blues won 2.

Jan 3, 2026 · last seasonSt. Louis Blues2–0Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 2025 · last seasonMontreal Canadiens3–4St. Louis Blues

Season so far

Montreal Canadiens are 13th of 32 on win rate after 11 games (6-5).

St. Louis Blues are 23rd of 32 on win rate after 11 games (5-6).

#TeamPWLGoals
13Montreal Canadiens116536:36
23St. Louis Blues115635:35

Team season model

  • Montreal Canadiens attack index 103: 3% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Montreal Canadiens defence index 103: 3% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • St. Louis Blues attack index 101: 1% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • St. Louis Blues defence index 101: 1% more conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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