Chicago Blackhawks host St. Louis Blues in NHL showdown at United Center

match details and competition context

The Chicago Blackhawks welcome the St. Louis Blues to the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, 26 September 2026, for an NHL regular-season fixture. The puck drops at 23:00 UTC, promising a late-night encounter between two teams eager to climb the standings early in the campaign.

standings and recent form

Chicago currently sit ninth in the NHL standings after three games, having won once and lost once, accumulating three points with a goal difference of minus one. The Blackhawks have found the net six times but conceded seven goals, reflecting a competitive but inconsistent start to the season. Their recent form over five matches shows two wins against three losses, including a narrow 4-3 home victory over Minnesota Wild on 22 September and a 1-0 away defeat to the Blues just the day before on 25 September.

St. Louis Blues occupy twelfth place with two points from three matches, having won once and lost twice. They have scored three goals while allowing four, also holding a goal difference of minus one. The Blues’ recent five-game record is more positive, with three wins and two losses. Highlights include a dominant 7-5 home win against Pittsburgh Penguins on 15 April and a 5-3 away success versus Utah Mammoth on 16 April. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 home victory against Chicago on 25 September.

head-to-head record

The two sides have met twice this season, with St. Louis winning both encounters. On 11 April 2026, the Blues triumphed 5-3 at the United Center, and then again on 25 September 2026, they edged a 1-0 win at home. Across these meetings, nine goals have been scored in total, all favouring St. Louis. This head-to-head record indicates the Blues have had the upper hand in recent clashes between the teams.

what to expect and where to watch

Given the narrow points gap of just one between the teams, this match could be closely contested. Chicago may look to bounce back at home after their recent defeat to St. Louis, while the Blues will aim to continue their winning streak against this opponent. Both teams have shown they can score goals but also concede regularly, so an open and competitive game is on the cards.

Fans in the United States can catch the action live on NHL Net and CHSN+, ensuring plenty of coverage for this anticipated NHL fixture.

Where the teams stand

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