Game 11 Recap: Blues Lose 4-0 Vs. Carolina (Oct. 24, 2026)
Blues are shut out by the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. The hosts break down the goals, Joel Hofer’s aggressive puck-handling, Justin Barron’s mistakes, the third line and Dvorsky, Stenberg and Kaskimaki, Toropchenko’s return, Ross Johnston’s health, and predictions for Montreal.
The Blues host the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, and Real Blue’s hosts tell it like it was: a game the Blues hung in for one period and then lost control of. Eric, Nathan and Matt talk about an even first period, with Colton Parayko laying a shoulder on Svechnikov and Philip Broberg moving well. Then Carolina took over and the Blues were shut out. They go through the Hurricanes goals, from Carlo being late getting to a player in the slot, to Justin Barron being beaten after a four-point game the night before, to a Carolina power-play goal. They also come back to the coverage problem they’ve been pointing out for weeks: nobody picks up the player in the middle of the ice in front of the net.
They also dig into Joel Hofer’s very aggressive puck-handling in net and whether it helped or hurt, with a few jokes about Jordan Binnington’s influence along the way. The hosts then weigh in on the third line’s struggles and Dvorsky’s place in the lineup, and on who might have to go down to the AHL, Stenberg or Kaskimaki, when Toropchenko and Johnston get healthy. They cover the latest roster moves and injury news, including Alexei Toropchenko’s expected return and Ross Johnston’s health. They finish with predictions for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Game 10 Recap: Blues Win 6-2 Vs. Vegas (Oct. 22, 2026)
Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2. The hosts cover Philip Broberg, Justin Barron, Joel Hofer, Pavel Buchnevich’s power-play goal, McTavish vs. Robert Thomas at center, Nikishin trade talk, Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud contract fears, a playoff hot take, and Carolina picks.
The Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2, and Real Blue’s hosts call it the best performance of the season. Eric, Nathan and special guest Chuck walk through a game the Blues controlled for all three periods. Highlights include Pavel Buchnevich’s power-play goal, a big night from Justin Barron, goals from McTavish, Snuggerud and Holloway, and Joel Hofer’s aggressive play in net. They also point out that the Blues took no penalties. Broberg’s play prompts a conversation about whether the Blues now have a number one defenseman and what his contract could be worth with the cap going up.
The hosts also debate whether Mason McTavish could be the Blues’ best center next season, make a hot take about the playoffs, and break down a series of contract and trade questions. Those include Jonatan Berggren’s role, a possible Alexander Nikishin or Simon Edvinsson trade, and the restricted free agent worries around Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud. They end with predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Game 9 Recap: Blues Win 2-1 Vs. Winnipeg (Oct. 20, 2026)
Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1. The hosts credit Joel Hofer, Philip Broberg’s power-play winner, Colton Parayko’s big interception and Justin Barron, then debate Robert Thomas’s night, a Dvorsky trade case, Brandon Carlo’s trade value, and predictions for Vegas.
The Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 at home, and Real Blue’s hosts lay out why it worked. Eric, Nathan, Lance and Matt single out Joel Hofer’s strong goaltending, a defense that locked in after a shaky start, and a Colton Parayko interception on a two-on-one. Philip Broberg’s game-winning power-play slapper makes him their pick as the player who willed this one into a win. Nathan makes a surprising claim about Robert Thomas’s night.
They also cover Justin Barron’s solid play and a power play that went 1-for-5. They discuss how the fourth line is holding up without Alexei Toropchenko and Ross Johnston, with Stenberg and Kaskimaki playing penalty-kill time. Nathan then makes a long case about Dvorsky and what the Blues could get for him, and the other hosts weigh in on whether he is more valuable to the Blues than to a trade partner. They also talk about Carlo’s value as a trade deadline target and make predictions for Vegas.
Game 8 Recap: Blues Lose 5-2 in Nashville (Oct. 17, 2026)
Blues lose 5-2 at Nashville. The hosts dig into a lineup of seven defensemen and 11 forwards, Philip Broberg’s strong game, Jordan Binnington’s stick toss, Ryan O’Reilly’s goal, the power play, Jim Montgomery’s system, offer sheet fears for Jimmy Snuggerud, and predictions for Winnipeg.
The Blues close out their road trip with a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators, and Real Blue’s hosts are not happy. Eric, Lance, Matt and special guest Chuck start with a lineup of seven defensemen and eleven forwards, and they question whether the Blues have enough NHL-caliber players to fill a roster. They talk about Philip Broberg’s strong game, a rough night for Colton Parayko, and the Thomas turnover that led to a breakaway the other way. They look closely at Binnington’s stick toss and the penalty it brought, and they spend time on the short-handed goal the Blues gave up and the power play’s struggles.
Ryan O’Reilly scoring for Nashville leads the hosts into a debate about what the Blues gave up when they let him go and how Doug Armstrong has handled contracts and veterans. They worry about restricted free agents, including a possible offer sheet for Jimmy Snuggerud, and ask whether the Edmonton Oilers might come after Joel Hofer. They also ask whether Jim Montgomery’s system suits this roster and how long his job is safe. They ask Chuck for a positive and get a few jokes about beer sales instead, and then they make predictions for the Winnipeg Jets.
Game 7 Recap: Blues Lose 5-4 in Minnesota (Oct. 15, 2026)
Blues fall 5-4 at Minnesota. The hosts react to Matt Boldy’s hat trick, Jonatan Berggren’s power-play goal, Mason McTavish’s goal, Robert Thomas’s short-handed goal, defensive coverage breakdowns, the officiating, the Nathan Walker and Zach Dean lineup debate, Dvorsky, and Nashville predictions.
Real Blue recaps a 5-4 loss at Minnesota in which the Blues were outplayed for long stretches and the Wild’s top talent made the difference. Eric, Nathan, Matt and later Lance walk through the Jonatan Berggren power-play goal that opened the scoring, Matt Boldy’s hat trick, and Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes tilting the game. They also cover the defensive breakdowns they keep seeing, with forwards losing the late man in front of the net, and a Fowler miss at the blue line. They’re sharply critical of the officiating, from a missed double minor to the penalties that led to Minnesota’s five-on-three.
They single out the good moments, including Mason McTavish’s goal, Robert Thomas’s short-handed goal and a late Holloway goal. The hosts then turn to roster construction and make a case for giving Nathan Walker and other AHL options a look over Zach Dean. They are also hard on Dvorsky and gripe about the Amazon broadcast. Along the way they raise the possibility of a Shane Wright trade, ask whether this team can keep up with the Western Conference’s best, and make their picks for the Nashville game.
Game 6 Recap: Blues win 7-2 in Ottawa (Oct. 13, 2026)
Blues win big! Adam Jiricek scores his first NHL goal while Dylan Peterson plays his first NHL game!
The Blues score seven goals in Ottawa, and Real Blue is there to recap a 7-2 win. Eric, Lance, Nathan and guest Matt take in a game that had three players with two goals, a big night for Pavel Buchnevich, and a first NHL game for Dylan Peterson that included a fight. They also talk about Adam Jiricek finally getting his first goal and about Jake Neighbours blocking a shot at the point late in the game. They single out Colton Parayko and Brandon Carlo as part of a defense that has been a pleasant surprise.
It isn’t all praise. The hosts still want changes on the power play and are critical of how the forwards defended in front of Joel Hofer, who played well. They look at how the Blues’ fourth line and physical play are changing the way the team looks. They then make predictions for the next game in Minnesota and wrap up with a movie pitch about Jordan Binnington’s rise to the Stanley Cup.
Game 5 Recap: Blues win 5-3 vs. Columbus (Oct. 10, 2026)
Blues first home win comes in their second chance! Ross Johnston has “huge” fight while the first line shows signs of life.
The Blues finally win at home, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3, and Real Blue’s hosts take the time to enjoy it. Eric, Lance and Nathan credit the first line for coming alive, with two goals from Jimmy Snuggerud, a goal from Jake Neighbours, and Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter. They also talk about the Ross Johnston fight that the team said sparked them. They discuss the early officiating, Binnington’s night in goal, and what the win means for how his contract situation plays out.
The hosts also compare what the Blues got from the Jordan Kyrou trade with how McTavish and McMichael have looked so far. They weigh in on how much the Blues are leaning on their veteran defensemen and share some fan comments from the channel. There’s another round of Blues trivia, and the show finishes with predictions for the road trip that starts in Ottawa and moves on to Minnesota and Nashville.
Game 4 Recap: Blues lose in OT 3-2 vs. San Jose (Oct. 8, 2026)
Blues disappoint in their home opener. Colton Parayko moves into second for most games played for the Blues.
In the home opener, the Blues fall 3-2 in overtime to the Sharks, and Real Blue’s hosts are left wondering about the details. The first period looked promising, with McTavish and McMichael continuing to click and Dylan Dubé scoring a short-handed goal, but things slipped away after that. Eric, Lance and Nathan walk through each of the Sharks’ goals, including a rookie-style mistake from Adam Jiricek, a breakdown after a power play, and the overtime winner by Darnell Nurse. They also argue that the Blues have no business playing three-on-three with this roster.
The conversation widens from there to the state of the first line, the power play, and whether the Blues have anyone to help them out of this. The hosts get fired up about the “scheduled loss” excuse they’ve heard after the Colorado game, and they wonder whether a lottery pick is in the cards. Colton Parayko’s new games-played record prompts a trivia challenge on the franchise’s top ten, and the hosts end with predictions for Columbus.
Game 3 Recap: Blues lose 4-2 in Chicago (Oct. 6, 2026)
Blues fail to beat the lowly, Bedard-less Blackhawks. McTavish and McMichael continue to play well, and Jonata Berggren spoils what could have been Adam Jiricek’s first NHL goal. Colton Parayko ties Barret Jackman for second in most games played for the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues head to Chicago and lose 4-2 to a Blackhawks team that Real Blue’s hosts think they should have beaten. Eric, Lance, Nathan and guest Matt go through a disallowed goal and some costly mental mistakes, and they consider whether the Blues’ own lack of game sense is the problem. They also give Colton Parayko credit for one of the Blues’ better performances and for reaching a new spot on the franchise games-played list.
A good part of the conversation is about the power play. The hosts debate whether Parayko belongs on it and whether the Blues should try three forwards and two defensemen, and they argue over the late decision to pull the goalie. They also come back to the roster Doug Armstrong has built since the Stanley Cup team and to whether Montgomery’s job could be in question if this keeps up. There’s also a Blues-versus-Hawks trivia question, and the hosts make predictions for the home opener against San Jose.
Game 2 Recap: Blues lose 6-1 in Colorado (Oct. 3, 2026)
Reality check night. Penalty Kill units may be the lone bright spot for the team. Binnington’s desperation passes fail and help the Avalanche run up the score.
After a 4-0 win in Dallas, the Blues run into the Colorado Avalanche, and this Real Blue recap is a much grimmer one. Nathan and guest Matt take on a 6-1 loss in which the Blues had trouble stringing passes together or creating much of anything in the offensive zone. They talk through Jordan Binnington’s puck-handling mistakes and the defensive breakdowns that Colorado kept exploiting. They also ask how much of the blame belongs to Jim Montgomery and the game plan.
Beyond one bad night, the hosts question whether this roster has anyone who can truly score, and what the Blues’ identity is supposed to be. They debate whether the team is in for a long rebuild, and they find a few small positives, including an 8-for-8 penalty kill. They end on what they hope to see against the Blackhawks and in the home stand that follows.
Game 1 Recap: Blues win 4-0 in Dallas (Oct. 2, 2026)
Well that was unexpected! The Blues take game one in Dallas, and with a shutout for Hofer! Blues get three empty net goals? Questions still linger about which line is the true number one line.
The Blues open their season in Dallas, and Real Blue is on hand to recap a 4-0 win over the Stars. Eric, Lance and Nathan are joined by guest Matt. They’re encouraged by the effort and by a strong night from Joel Hofer in goal. They also single out Colton Parayko and the pinching defense, and they take a good look at the debuts of Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael.
The hosts offer a hot take on what Logan Mailloux’s injury has meant for the defense and how Adam Jiricek stepped into the picture. They also revisit the question of whether Robert Thomas is really a number one center, and they argue about where Pavel Buchnevich fits in. Along the way they get into Jake Neighbours standing up for himself, a questionable five-minute major on Brandon Carlo, and a power play that still has plenty of work to do. The episode closes with an injury scare for Alexei Toropchenko, the fourth-line questions it raises, and score predictions for the next night in Colorado.