The St. Louis Blues are in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race. Despite being in a retool, the Blues are fighting to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

Welcome to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

Blues goalie Joel Hofer holds the puck after making a save in the second period of a game against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Enterprise Center.

Brayden Schenn scored twice for the St. Louis Blues in a 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames at Enterprise Center on Thursday. Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Flames (21-16-7), who lost their second straight after winning three in a row.

The Calgary Flames will face the St. Louis Blues for the third and final time this season. Let's revisit their rivalry one last time.