Thu Oct 17 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Blues Look to Bounce Back Against Islanders After Home Opener Loss
**ST. LOUIS, MO** – The St. Louis Blues will be looking to get their first home win of the season on Thursday night when they host the New York Islanders at Enterprise Center. The Blues are coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, while the Islanders secured their first win of the season on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Blues were held scoreless for most of the game against the Wild before newcomer Mathieu Joseph scored his first goal as a Blue. However, the late goal wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Defenseman Justin Faulk acknowledged that preventable mistakes contributed to the loss but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to quickly improve.
The Islanders are under the leadership of head coach Patrick Roy, who took over in January. Their biggest offseason acquisition was left winger Anthony Duclair, who brings a wealth of experience with 306 career points across nine franchises. The Islanders finished seventh in the Eastern Conference last season and are looking to build on their recent playoff success.
One player to watch for the Blues is defenseman Philip Broberg, who is off to a strong start. Broberg is currently on a four-game point streak and could become the first Blues defenseman to start his career with a five-game point streak if he records a point against the Islanders.
Meanwhile, the Islanders will be relying on the scoring prowess of center Brock Nelson. Nelson leads the Islanders in points and goals this season and had a two-goal performance against the Avalanche, including a shorthanded goal.
The game will be televised on Bally Sports and 101 ESPN, and fans can listen to the action on 101 ESPN and the Blues App. Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com.
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