Blues Host Blue Jackets in Final Home Game Before Olympics

Three forwards aim to return from injuries for St. Louis in key matchup

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47pm

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The St. Louis Blues will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday in their final home game before the upcoming Olympic break. The Blues will have three key forwards trying to return from injuries to play in the important matchup.

Why it matters

The Blues are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, and getting healthy players back in the lineup could be a big boost as they look to make a push before the Olympic break. The Blue Jackets are also in the playoff hunt in the East, so this is an important game for both teams.

The details

The three Blues forwards aiming to return are Vladimir Tarasenko, Brayden Schenn, and David Perron. All three have missed time due to various injuries, and their potential return would provide a lift to the Blues' offense as they take on the Blue Jackets.

  • The Blues host the Blue Jackets on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • The Olympic break is coming up after this game.

The players

Vladimir Tarasenko

A star forward for the St. Louis Blues who has been sidelined with an injury.

Brayden Schenn

A key center for the Blues who is also trying to return from an injury.

David Perron

A veteran winger for the Blues who has missed time due to injury.

Columbus Blue Jackets

The opponent for the Blues, also fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Getting those guys back would be huge for us as we make a final push before the break.”

— Craig Berube, Blues Head Coach (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

What’s next

The Blues will continue to monitor the status of Tarasenko, Schenn, and Perron leading up to Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets.

The takeaway

The Blues' ability to get key injured players back in the lineup could be a difference-maker as they look to solidify their playoff positioning before the Olympic break.