Sanford is set to return to the Blues lineup on Wednesday after missing the last three games with a concussion. Sanford, who has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 30 games this season, will replace Jordan Nolan in the lineup.
Teravainen is on-pace or 17 goals and 50 assists (67 points), which would be career-highs in helpers and points. Teravainen was set to become a restricted free agent this offseason with a two-year, $5.72M deal expiring.
Sanford was forced to leave Tuesday’s game against the Islanders and will miss Thursday’s game because he’s in concussion protocol. The Blues will dress seven defensemen to replace Sanford.
Dickinson has missed the last 11 games due to a back issue but will draw into the lineup vs. the Kings. Dickinson, who replaces Erik Condra and will skate on the second line with Jason Spezza and Andrew Cogliano, has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 34 games this season.
Brossoit stopped 33 of 35 shots in the Jets win over the Red Wings last Friday. Brossoit has been extremely impressive this season and comes into Tuesday’s game on a six-game personal winning streak, posting a 2.47 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout over that span. Despite playing very well, Brossoit has the tough task of facing a Vegas team that has won eight of their last nine.
Khudobin gave up two goals on 22 shots in the Stars 2-1 loss in Philadelphia last Thursday. Khudobin has been great in his last four starts, going 2-2-0 with a 1.24 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout. Khudobin could have a tough time staying hot against the NHL’s best team. However, he is 5-2-0 with a 2.25 GAA and .927 SV% on home-ice this year.
Brossoit stopped 33 of 35 shots in the Jets win over the Red Wings last Friday. Brossoit has been extremely impressive this season and comes into Tuesday’s game on a six-game personal winning streak, posting a 2.47 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout over that span. Despite playing very well, Brossoit has the tough task of facing a Vegas team that has won eight of their last nine.
Foligno left the Blue Jackets after the team’s December 30th practice as his 5-year-old daughter was scheduled to undergo a heart procedure a day later in Boston. The family didn’t return to Columbus until Tuesday. Foligno returns after missing four games with 20 points (10G / 10A) in 37 contests.
Khudobin stopped 36 of 37 shots in the Stars win over the Capitals last Friday. Khudobin has been outstanding in his last two starts, stopping 85 of the last 86 shots (.988 SV%) that he has faced. The 32-year-old comes into Thursday’s game at 3-5-2 with a 2.73 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout on the road.
Brossoit stopped all 40 shots that he faced in the Jets 1-0 shutout win in Vancouver on December 22nd. Brossoit has won five consecutive games, while allowing 13 goals on 178 shots (.927 SV%). Brossoit falls four games short of being a qualified starter right now, but would rank first in the NHL in GAA (2.11) and SV% (.939) if he did qualify. He is a must-start vs. the Red Wings.
Weber was hit in the face by a Mikael Granlund shot in the first period of Monday’s game. Weber ended up returning to the ice during the first but did not come back out for the second period. However, an X-ray showed no fracture to his cheek, so Weber is expected to play on Tuesday.
Maroon has just two goals and one assist in his last 16 games so he will take a seat with Vladimir Tarasenko returning to the lineup on Saturday.
Khudobin stopped all 49 shots that he faced in the Stars shutout win in Nashville on December 27th. It was an outstanding performance from the Stars’ backup, who is tied for 12th in the NHL in SV% (.920) in 18 appearances. Tonight he faces a red-hot Capitals team but they come in on the tail-end of a back-to-back after a bad loss in St. Louis.
Khudobin stopped all 49 shots that he faced in the Stars shutout win in Nashville on December 27th. It was an outstanding performance from the Stars’ backup, who is tied for 12th in the NHL in SV% (.920) in 18 appearances. Tonight he faces a red-hot Capitals team but they come in on the tail-end of a back-to-back after a bad loss in St. Louis.
Sanford, who has nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Blues and six points (4G / 2A) in seven AHL games, could draw into the St. Louis lineup on Thursday with Vladimir Tarasenko questionable.
Shaw has been dealing with an upper-body injury and left Monday’s game in Dallas after playing just 2:09 TOI. Joel Armia is expected to replace Shaw in the lineup on Thursday.
Dickinson is dealing with back spasms and is officially listed as day-to-day. His movement to IR is retroactive to December 22nd, so he can return to the active roster whenever he is healthy.
