Kessel split time between Springfield (AHL) and St. Louis all season but with the conclusion of the NHL season, has been reassigned to the AHL. The 23-year-old had seven points (1G / 6A) in 39 games with the Blues this season.
Dean made his NHL debut this season but failed to score a point in nine games with the Blues. The 21-year-old has been reassigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL), where he has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 47 games this season.
With the conclusion of the season for the Blues, Bolduc has been reassigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 21-year-old Bolduc split time between the Blues and Thunderbirds this season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) in 25 games at the NHL level.
The Blues will enter the final game of the season with Binnington between the pipes. Binnington has allowed three or more goals in three straight (1-2-0) but was solid in his last outing, saving 37 of 40 shots (.925 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blues enter action as +215 road underdogs on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars.
The Blues are desperately trying to stay in contention for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will turn to Binnington in the crease on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Binnington has allowed four or more goals in three of his last six but has salvaged a 4-1-1 record and recorded a 6-5 victory in his most recent outing despite allowing five goals on 33 shots (.868 SV%). The Blues enter action as +190 road underdogs.
Torey Krug is battling an upper-body injury and will likely be replaced in the Blues' lineup by Scandella. The 34-year-old Scandella has eight points (2G / 6A), 64 hits, and 45 blocks in 62 games this season.
Marco Scandella is expected to draw into the lineup for the injured Krug. The 33-year-old Krug has 39 points (4G / 35A) in 77 games this season while averaging 21:58 time-on-ice. He is considered day-to-day for the time being.
The Blues are desperately trying to stay in contention for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will turn to Binnington in the crease on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Binnington has allowed four or more goals in three of his last six but has salvaged a 4-1-1 record and recorded a 6-5 victory in his most recent outing despite allowing five goals on 33 shots (.868 SV%). The Blues enter action as +190 road underdogs.
Krug played only 12:40 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks before exiting the game with an upper-body injury. He scored a goal before exiting the contest and has three points (1G / 2A) during a three-game point streak.
Kevin Hayes will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Kapanen to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Kapanen has 21 points (5G / 16A) in 69 games this season.
The Blues have lost two of their last three (1-1-1) and will turn to Hofer on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hofer has played well when called upon, allowing three or fewer goals in his last six contests (3-1-2), but has lost two straight, including a 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks in his last outing when he allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%). The Blues enter action as -210 home favourites.
Neighbours did not play on Sunday and could miss a second straight contest on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old Neighbours has enjoyed a breakout season with the Blues, scoring 38 points (27G / 11A) in 77 games.
Faulk exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks after playing only 13:20 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Before his injury, Faulk had three points (0G / 3A) in two games. He is likely out for the remainder of the season.
