Devils and Blues Clash as Playoff Hopes Dim

The New Jersey Devils face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, with both teams struggling to remain in playoff contention. The Devils enter the game on a five-game losing streak, although the Blues are looking to build on a recent win after the Olympic break. The puck drops at 5:00 PM EST, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Current Standings and Team Performance

As of February 27, 2026, the Devils hold a record of 28-29-2 and are in the Metropolitan Division. The Blues are 21-28-9 and compete in the Central Division. St. Louis has a 14-11-6 record at home, while New Jersey is 15-16-0 on the road.

Blues Aim to Continue Momentum

The Blues recently defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1, a positive step following the Olympic break. Dylan Holloway led the charge with a hat trick. Despite this win, St. Louis remains in 15th place in the Western Conference.

Estimated Lineup:

• Hofer (Romanov) – Broberg
• Paréjko – Schenn
• Dvorski, Snaggerud
• Forwards: Neighbors, Buchnevich, Kairu, Berggren, Suter, Bjugstad, Toropchenko, Fabbri, Joseph

Injuries: Robert Thomas and Jordan Binnington are both questionable for the game.

Head Coach: Jim Montgomery

Devils Seek to Break Losing Streak

The Devils have lost their last five games, including defeats to the Buffalo Sabres (1-2) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-4). Despite creating scoring opportunities (3.1 expected goals in their last game), they have struggled to convert them into goals.

Estimated Lineup:

• Markström (Allen) – Siegenthaler, Kovacevic
• D. Hughes, Hishire, Bratt
• Forwards: Mayer, Mercer, Brown, Gritsyuk, Glass, Khameenaho, Dadonov, Bjugstad, Tsyplakov

Injuries: Stefan Noesen and Zack MacEwen are injured, and Luke Hughes is on Long-Term Injured Reserve.

Head Coach: Sheldon Keefe

Head-to-Head Record

In their previous meeting this season, the Devils defeated the Blues 3-2 in overtime, despite the Blues scoring the first goal. Historically, the team that scores first in matchups between these two teams has a low win rate, winning only once since 2018.

Key Statistics

• St. Louis averages 2.7 expected goals per game, the second-worst in the league.
• New Jersey has the worst shooting percentage in the league, with only 8.1% of shots on target resulting in a goal.
• Fewer than 7 penalties have been recorded in 45 of the Devils’ 59 games.

Betting Odds (as of Feb 28, 2026)

According to ESPN, the odds favor the St. Louis Blues.

• Moneyline: Devils -112, Blues -112
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 goals (-115/-110)
• Spread: Devils -1.5 (+225), Blues +1.5 (-278)

Looking Ahead

With both teams facing an uphill battle to reach the playoffs, this game is crucial. The Blues’ strong home record and recent offensive performance make them the favorites, but the Devils will be desperate to complete their losing streak.