The 2025-26 NHL regular season begins on Oct. 7. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the St. Louis Blues.

Last season: 44-30-8, fifth in Central Division, lost in Western Conference First Round

Coach: Jim Montgomery (second season)

Biggest challenge

Offense. Sure, the Blues hardly struggled scoring last season, when they averaged 3.05 goals per game (13th in NHL). But that dims in comparison to their foes in the always competitive Central Division; the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets each averaged 3.35 goals per game, and the Colorado Avalanche weren’t far behind at 3.33. Forward Robert Thomas had another strong season with 81 points (21 goals, 60 assists) in 70 games, just five points shy from the career-high 86 points h

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