St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 18, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 0, Edmonton Oilers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| St. Louis Blues score | 0 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:59 | 0.73 | 3.37 |
| 2nd | Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.50 | 2.75 |
| 3rd | Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.01 | 2.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:55 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Evan Bouchard, Jake Walman | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:52 | EDM | Andrew Mangiapane | Curtis Lazar | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 18:43 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Mattias Ekholm, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:52 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 01:19 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman | 5v5 | 0–5 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 3.48 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 15 |
| Blocks | 6 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.26 | 0.03 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.40 | -0.01 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.21 | -0.01 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:56 | 0.39 | -0.15 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.42 | -0.24 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.27 | -0.31 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.27 | -0.50 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.17 | -0.71 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:27 | 0.08 | -0.78 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.05 | -0.78 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.11 | -0.81 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.12 | -1.03 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:59 | 0.73 | 3.37 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.50 | 2.75 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.01 | 2.72 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.19 | 2.29 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:42 | 0.24 | 2.27 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.48 | 0.99 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.33 | 0.89 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.01 | 0.87 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.34 | 0.29 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:53 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:04 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -1.80 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 2.79 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–0 on Jan 18, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.48 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.03 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Zach Hyman led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.37 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 27 of 27, worth 2.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 5–0 on Jan 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 5, St. Louis Blues 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Hyman led all skaters at 3.37, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.48 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.03, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 27 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 23 of 28 (-1.8 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 27 of 27 (2.79 goals saved above expected).