St. Louis Blues host the San Jose Sharks in home opener at Enterprise Center

The St. Louis Blues hosted the San Jose Sharks for their home opener at Enterprise Center on October 8, 2026. Despite a performance by goalkeeper Joel Hofer, the Blues fell 3-2 in overtime. During the contest, defenseman Colton Parayko played his 804th career game, successfully breaking the franchise record for games played by a defenseman previously held by Barret Jackman. The event combined a narrow defeat with a significant historical milestone for the organization.