The statistics that promise brighter days ahead for the Blues

Bleedin' Blue argues that underlying 5-on-5 analytics indicate brighter days ahead for the St. Louis Blues despite a 5-6-1 start to the 2026-27 season. The Blues have suffered back-to-back shutout losses against the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, yet head coach Jim Montgomery's team ranks in the top half of the NHL across multiple key metrics, including eighth in High Danger Chances For percentage (55.17%).

Writer Joe DeMarini suggests the primary issue is poor finishing alongside weak goaltending from Jordan Binnington. Key forwards Dylan Holloway, Connor McMichael, and Robert Thomas are experiencing career-low shooting percentages, but the writer expects positive regression once shot volume improves.