On Saturday, the Washington Capitals (9-3) face off against the St. Louis Blues (7-6) at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

St. Louis comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Utah. In a close 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jordan Binnington played a crucial role for the St. Louis Blues by making 21 impressive saves. This season, Jordan Kyrou has been the standout performer for the Blues, leading the team with a total of 11 points. Hot on his heels is Philip Broberg, who has also been instrumental in the offensive department, amassing 9 points so far. The team’s leading goal scorers—Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich, Dylan Holloway, and Jake Neighbours—each boast four goals this season, showcasing a well-rounded offensive lineup. Both Kyrou and Broberg have also excelled in setting up plays, as they jointly lead the team in assists with seven each. Despite these individual successes, the Blues have been struggling a bit defensively, allowing an average of 3.8 goals over their last five matches. Consequently, they find themselves in the fourth spot in the Central Division standings. As they prepare to face a formidable Washington Capitals club, the Blues are hopeful that playing on their home ice will give them a significant advantage. On average, the team scores 2.7 goals per game, and they'll be looking to improve this in their upcoming clash.

Washington enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Pittsburgh. In a thrilling 3-2 victory over Nashville, Alex Ovechkin made a significant impact for the Capitals by scoring a goal and providing an assist. This season, Washington is being led in points by Dylan Strome, who has accumulated 19 points. Ovechkin follows closely as the team's second-highest scorer with 16 points. When it comes to goals, both Ovechkin and Connor McMichael are tied as the top scorers for the Capitals, each netting 8 goals so far. In the assists category, Dylan Strome stands out with a commendable 15 assists this season. Over their last five matchups, Washington has been on an offensive surge, averaging 4.6 goals per game. This successful streak has placed them in second place within the Metropolitan Division standings. The Capitals have enjoyed a strong run, securing victories in nine out of their last twelve games. As they prepare to face the St. Louis Blues, they aim to maintain their winning momentum on the road. Overall, Washington has been consistently strong in offense, averaging 4.1 goals per game throughout the season.

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