Hockey returns to Enterprise Center on Saturday when the St. Louis Blues host the Dallas Stars for their preseason opener at 7:00 pm EST, according to the source articles. The matchup kicks off a condensed four-game exhibition slate for St. Louis ahead of their regular-season debut on Oct. 2 in Dallas, as reported by the Blues organization.
Roster Strategy and Preseason Lineups for St. Louis
Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery outlined a specific structural plan for his game rosters across the exhibition schedule. According to Montgomery, Saturday’s contest against Dallas will feature the lowest number of dressed veterans as the coaching staff evaluates young prospects.
The projected lineup features forwards Justin Carbonneau, Zach Dean, Maddox Dagenais, Jack Finley, Ross Johnston, Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, Juraj Pekarcik, Dylan Peterson, Pius Suter, Jakub Stancl, Otto Stenberg, and Alexey Toropchenko. On defense, the team lists Quinton Burns, Lukas Fischer, Arseni Koromyslov, Theo Lindstein, Colin Ralph, and Tyler Tucker, with Jordan Binnington and Georgii Romanov handling goaltending duties, per the official gameday roster.
Did you know?
The NHL limited the preseason to just four games while expanding the regular schedule to 84 games, up from the previous 82.
Dallas Stars Context and Training Camp Standouts
The visiting Dallas Stars enter the preseason following a 50-20-12 campaign totaling 112 points that ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Wild. Dallas went 3-1-0 against St. Louis last season, averaging 3.3 goals per contest.
St. Louis finished the previous year at 37-33-12 with 86 points, placing fifth in the division and missing the postseason, while going 1-3-0 against Dallas and averaging four goals per game in those meetings. Among players to watch, defenseman Theo Lindstein enters camp following a productive stint split between the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds and 17 games with the Blues, where he recorded four points and finished a plus-six.
How to Watch and Listen to the Preseason Opener
Fans wishing to attend the game can purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster. For viewers at home, the matchup will stream live on stlouisblues.com or through the official Blues App for audiences within the team’s broadcast territory, according to the club.
Radio coverage will be anchored by announcers Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale on 101 ESPN (101.1 FM), providing live play-by-play for listeners tuned into the radio broadcast, per team media schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the St. Louis Blues preseason opener start?
The game starts at 7:00 pm EST on Saturday at Enterprise Center, according to the St. Louis Blues.
Where can I watch the Blues vs. Stars preseason game?
Fans within the broadcast territory can stream the game live on stlouisblues.com or in the Blues App, according to team announcements.
How many preseason games will the Blues play?
The team will play four preseason contests before opening the regular season on Oct. 2 in Dallas, per the Blues organization.
Who is broadcasting the game on the radio?
Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale will call the action on 101 ESPN (101.1 FM), according to team media details.
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