The regular season of the NHL has started, so we are waiting for a lot of interesting games, among them the second meeting in a row between St. Louis and Los Angeles. The duel of these teams at the Enterprise Arena will take place on October 26 at 03:00 Moscow time. Our portal offers you its forecast for the outcome of this meeting.
"St. Louis Blues"
St. Louis lost several star players in the offseason, and the issue with Tarasenko has not yet been resolved. The reinforcement in the form of Buchnevich brought creativity and colorfulness to the attacks of the "musicians", so that at the start of the championship the "bluesmen" look powerful, having issued a series of victories. At the same time, the "musicians" throw a lot, as was the case in the last match against Los Angeles, where there were as many as seven goals from the "musicians".
Los Angeles Kings
The team managed to keep its leaders in the offseason, without serious losses. There were several good transfers at the entrance, among which Arvidson and Dano stand out. They are capable of becoming leaders already this season. While the team's game is crumpled, which does not allow them to win regularly. So in the last meeting, the kings failed and lost to St. Louis on the road with a crushing score.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Los Angeles - Anderson (lower body injury), Byfield (ankle injury), Athanasiou (injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a 7-3 victory for St. Louis.
- Los Angeles has won just once in its last five meetings.
- St. Louis has a good streak of five consecutive wins.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this confrontation, because both teams are able to show a good game. The "musicians" have more experienced and well-played performers, which we saw in the last match. The Kings have problems defensively, and have rarely won lately. I think we will have a bright game, and the victory will go to the hosts again.