Hayes (illness) will play in Nashville on Thursday.
Hayes is battling an illness and his status was up in the air for Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators. In his last outing, Hayes had two assists, snapping a six-game pointless skid.
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Scandella is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday in Nashville.
Matthew Kessel will draw into the lineup in favour of Scandella on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 34-year-old Scandella has eight points (2G / 6A), 64 hits, and 45 blocks in 62 games this season.
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Kessel will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Thursday in Nashville.
Marco Scandella will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Kessel to re-enter the lineup. Kessel has four points (0G / 4A), 38 hits, and 60 blocks in 32 games this season.
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Binnington will start on Thursday in Nashville.
The Blues will turn to Binnington to tend the twine on Thursday in a battle against the Nashville Predators. Binnington has won two straight and was terrific in his last outing, saving 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) in an impressive 3-2 overtime win against the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. The Blues enter action on Thursday as +165 road underdogs.
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Binnington is in the starter's net at St. Louis' morning skate.
Hayes (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Nashville.
Hayes is battling an illness and his status is up in the air for Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators. In his last outing, Hayes had two assists, snapping a six-game pointless skid.
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Perunovich will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Tyler Tucker will draw into the Blues' lineup on the blueline Monday as Perunovich and Matthew Kessel will be healthy scratches for a Blues team that has dressed seven defensemen in recent games. Perunovich has 15 points (0G / 15A) in 48 games this season.
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Kessel will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Tyler Tucker will draw into the Blues' lineup on the blueline Monday as Kessel and Scott Perunovich will be healthy scratches for a Blues team that has dressed seven defensemen in recent games. Kessel Kessel has four points (0G / 4A), 38 hits, and 60 blocks in 32 games this season.
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Tucker will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Tucker will play his first game with the Blues since March 5th. The 24-year-old Tucker has two points (1G / 1A) and 41 hits in 18 games this season. The Blues, who have rolled with seven defensemen in recent games, with scratch Matthew Kessel and Scott Perunovich on Monday.
Scandella is expected to draw back into St. Louis' lineup on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Scandella has only played twice in the last 10 games for the Blues but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Scandella has eight points (2G / 6A), 64 hits, and 45 blocks in 61 games this season.
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Binnington will start Monday vs. the Oilers.
The Blues gave Binnington the night off in Saturday's disappointing 4-0 loss against the San Jose Sharks but will turn back to him on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington has won two of his last three (2-0-1), including his most recent outing when he saved 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. That said, the Blues enter action as +175 road underdogs against the Oilers.
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Binnington is in the starter's net at St. Louis morning skate.
The Blues gave Binnington the night off in Saturday's disappointing 4-0 loss against the San Jose Sharks but will turn back to him on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington has won two of his last three (2-0-1), including his most recent outing when he saved 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. That said, the Blues enter action as +175 road underdogs against the Oilers.
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Dean is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. San Jose.
Dean has appeared in two games with the Blues this season but will head to the press box on Saturday vs. San Jose as Sammy Blais takes his spot. The 21-year-old rookie has yet to pick up his first career point, but has two PIMs and a -1 plus/minus.
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Blais will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Saturday vs. San Jose.
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Hofer will start on Saturday vs. San Jose.
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Hofer is in the starter's crease at the Blues morning skate.
Krug (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Flames on Thursday.
Krug's status for Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames was up in the air as he is battling an illness. The veteran blueliner has struggled lately, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
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Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Thursday vs. Calgary.
Marco Scandella replaced Bolduc on Monday, as the Blues went with an 11-forward, seven-defenseman formation. Bolduc has been a lineup-regular for the Blues over the last month and will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Bolduc has two points (0G / 2A) in his last six games.
Krug (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Calgary.
Krug's status for Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames is up in the air as he is battling an illness. The veteran blueliner has struggled lately, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
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Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Flames.
The Blues have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will have Binnington between the pipes for the third straight game on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was excellent in his last outing, despite losing 2-1 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%). The Blues enter action as -132 home favourites.