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Philip Broberg and two Blues x-factors as an offensive juggernaut, Vegas, rolls into town

Entering the second game of a five-game homestand, the St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center on Thursday night. This is going t…

By Justin Bonhard · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Justin Bonhard identifies Philip Broberg, Joel Hofer, and Mason McTavish as crucial x-factors against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The St. Louis Blues host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center on Thursday.
Bonhard argues that head coach Jim Montgomery must start goaltender Joel Hofer over Jordan Binnington.

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The St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center on Thursday night. Writer Justin Bonhard highlights this matchup as a major test for the Blues against a Golden Knights squad led offensively by Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel.

Bonhard identifies defenseman Philip Broberg, goaltender Joel Hofer, and forward Mason McTavish as essential x-factors for St. Louis. He argues that head coach Jim Montgomery should start Hofer in goal while relying on McTavish and Broberg to counter Vegas's league-leading offense.

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