St. Louis Blues Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Refusing to Tank, Buchnevich Milestone and More – The Hockey Writers – St Louis Blues

Here are the key storylines surrounding the St. Louis Blues and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 23-30, 2026.

The Post-Deadline Surge

The biggest narrative surrounding the Blues right now is their surprising, resilient play. Despite selling at the trade deadline, head coach Jim Montgomery has the team playing inspired hockey. They have grabbed points in nine of their last 10 games (7-1-2) and are getting elite play from their goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer.

Refusing to Tank

The Blues (28-30-11) currently sit about seven points out of a Western Conference Wild Card spot.

While statistical models put their playoff odds at around 1%, the players are fighting to the finish, setting up an intriguing “draft lottery vs. playoff miracle” debate among the fanbase.

Pavel Buchnevich’s Milestone

In their recent 3-1 road win over the Vancouver Canucks on March 21, Pavel Buchnevich recorded an assist to hit exactly 500 career NHL points (198 goals, 302 assists).

Jimmy Snuggerud Shining

Jimmy Snuggerud was recently named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week. He has been an absolute force offensively during this recent hot streak and is a focal point of the team’s current offense.

Injury Update & Roster Battles

Defenseman Tyler Tucker is officially listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury sustained last week against the Calgary Flames.

Also, there is growing chatter among beat writers regarding Jonatan Berggren. After being claimed off waivers in December, he has been highly productive (12 points in 25 games) but struggles to get consistent ice time in a crowded forward group, leading to debates about whether he should replace veteran Jonathan Drouin in the lineup.

Blues Upcoming Schedule

The Blues are entering a make-or-break stretch to close out March. They kick off the week with a highly favorable three-game homestand at the Enterprise Center, hosting two Eastern Conference teams (Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs) and the San Jose Sharks. After wrapping up the homestand, they fly out to California for a rematch against the Sharks on March 30.

If they want to keep their slim playoff dreams alive, they cannot afford to drop points this week against beatable opponents. Expect them to continue playing a tight, defensive system that relies heavily on Binnington and Hofer.

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