Blues Struggle Continues: Winless Streak Reaches Critical Point

The St. Louis Blues' dismal start to the 2025-26 NHL season shows no signs of improvement. As of November 16th, 2025, the Blues find themselves tied for the second-fewest points in the league, with a 16-point tally through 19 games.

The team's recent performances have been particularly concerning. Last Friday, the Blues blew not one but two two-goal leads in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The following night, they went nearly 19 minutes without a single shot on goal in a 4-1 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Alternate captain Justin Faulk provided a candid assessment of the team's struggles, admitting that the "life on the bench and within the group" drained after the Golden Knights took a 3-0 lead. Blues coach Jim Montgomery, however, disagreed with Faulk's assessment, stating that the team "got flat" and needed a better response.

The Blues' highest-paid players have failed to produce, and the team's leaders have not stepped up. Coaches have tried various tactics, including healthy scratches and line changes, but nothing has seemed to work. As the quarter-point of the season approaches, the Blues find themselves in a dire situation, with their head coach acknowledging the need to potentially "change the way we play."

The Blues' struggles have been both physical and mental, with a lack of confidence and effort plaguing the team. As the season progresses, the pressure will only mount on the organization to find solutions and turn things around before it's too late.