Blues Look to End Road Losing Streak Against Wild

St. Louis hopes to snap 10-game road skid in matchup with division rival Minnesota

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:31am

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The St. Louis Blues will try to end their 10-game road losing streak when they take on the Minnesota Wild in a Central Division matchup on Sunday. The Blues have struggled on the road this season, going 5-13-0 against division opponents, while the Wild have been strong at home with a 10-5-2 record in divisional games.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for the Blues as they look to turn around their road woes and keep pace in the tight Central Division race. The Wild, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue their strong play at home and widen the gap between themselves and their division rivals.

The details

The Blues have been outscored 204-152 this season, resulting in a -52 goal differential. In contrast, the Wild have a +26 scoring differential, having scored 199 goals while allowing 173. In the teams' previous matchup, the Wild won 5-0, with Ryan Hartman scoring two goals for the home team.

  • The Blues and Wild will face off on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.
  • The teams last met earlier this season, with the Wild winning 5-0.

The players

Matthew Boldy

The Wild's leading scorer with 35 goals and 33 assists.

Kirill Kaprizov

Has been on a tear for the Wild, recording 8 goals and 8 assists in his last 10 games.

Jordan Kyrou

The Blues' leading scorer with 14 goals and 19 assists.

Pavel Buchnevich

Has scored 5 goals and added 6 assists for the Blues in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to end this road skid and get back on track. Every game is crucial at this point in the season.”

— Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues

“Our home-ice advantage has been a big factor in our success this season. We need to continue that trend against a desperate Blues team.”

— Dean Evason, Head Coach, Minnesota Wild

What’s next

The Blues and Wild will meet again on March 15, 2026 in St. Louis, giving the Blues another chance to snap their road losing streak against their division rival.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Blues and Wild represents a crucial opportunity for St. Louis to turn around their road woes and keep pace in the tight Central Division race. Minnesota, on the other hand, will look to continue their strong play at home and widen the gap between themselves and their division foes.