The Boston Bruins roll into St. Louis on Dec. 9 for an 8 p.m. showdown at the Enterprise Center, hoping to rebound after a narrow loss in Carolina.
Key points
- The Bruins aim to rebound from a recent loss to the Hurricanes as they begin a road trip in Missouri.
- St. Louis relies on young talent like McTavish and Snuggerud, while its goaltending situation could see DiPietro start.
- The game will be broadcast on NESN and available on local radio via 98.5 The Sports Hub.
The Boston Bruins will open a mini road trip in Missouri on Saturday, Dec. 9, when they travel to the Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues at 8 p.m. local time. The game will be televised on NESN and streamed on 98.5 The Sports Hub, according to the preview on Stanley Cup of Chowder.
The Blues sit at 5‑6‑1 with 11 points, placing them sixth in the Central Division. Their top scorers include Mason McTavish, who leads St. Louis with six goals and four assists for ten points, and Dylan Holloway, who has three goals and seven assists, also totaling ten points. Jimmy Snuggerud contributes six goals and two assists.
Recent performance of both clubs
In net, the Blues rely on Joel Hofer, who holds a 4‑3‑1 record, a 2.40 goals‑against average and a .917 save percentage. The preview notes that Michael DiPietro, who previously earned a 3‑1 win over St. Louis in 2022, could start for the Blues, while the Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman was praised for his performance against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Boston’s recent outing was a loss to the top‑tier Hurricanes in Raleigh, a game in which the Bruins’ first line struggled to generate offense. The preview suggests the Bruins will look for a bounce‑back from that performance, especially from their top‑line trio.
Key players to watch
St. Louis entered the matchup after a mixed stretch: two consecutive wins—including a 6‑2 victory over Vegas—followed by a 2‑0 defeat to Montreal, where Jacob Fowler recorded 46 saves. The Blues will wear their 2019 alternate jerseys for the game, a detail highlighted in the preview.
Reader questions
When and where is the Bruins‑Blues game?
The game is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
How can I watch or listen to the game?
The matchup will be televised on NESN and streamed on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Which goaltenders are expected to start?
The preview notes that the Blues may start Michael DiPietro, while the Bruins are likely to start Jeremy Swayman.
Source: stanleycupofchowder.com
