Sat Oct 11 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Blues Look to Rebound After Disappointing Season Opener

**Calgary, AB** – The St. Louis Blues are looking to shake off a stinging 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild as they face the Calgary Flames in a Saturday matinee. Despite advanced metrics suggesting the Blues should have won, the team is focused on turning those statistics into actual results.

“It didn’t feel like a 5-0 game to us,” said Blues forward Jake Neighbours, highlighting the team’s strong start and shot advantage. However, power play struggles and a lack of net-front presence proved costly.

Head Coach Jim Montgomery is demanding a significant improvement in the team’s approach. “I want to see a dogged determination…because you’re not happy with the way it started,” Montgomery stated, emphasizing the importance of avoiding consecutive losses for teams with aspirations of greatness.

The Blues’ Friday practice heavily focused on improving their net-front presence and tightening up defensive zone coverage. Montgomery stressed the need for veteran players like Brayden Schenn, Robert Thomas, and Jordan Kyrou to lead the charge.

Alexandre Texier will make his season debut, replacing the injured Alexey Toropchenko on the fourth line. Joel Hofer will get the start in goal for the Blues.

The Flames, coming off a mixed start to their season, will also be looking for a strong performance in their home opener. Rookie Dustin Wolf is projected to start in goal for Calgary. The Blues will look to get back to winning hockey and gain a positive start to the season.

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