Broberg did not play in yesterday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and could miss a second consecutive game on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Broberg is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 21 games.
Tucker will get the opportunity to make his season debut for the Blues as he fills in for late scratch Phillip Broberg (illness). Tucker has two goals and four assists in 52 career games with the Blues.
Broberg was absent at Thursday's morning skate and will ultimately be held out of the Blues lineup due to the illness. Tyler Tucker will draw into the lineup in his place.
Alexandre Texier will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, resulting in Sundqvist being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 12:21 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 23 games this season. He has been held off the scoresheet in nine straight.
Oskar Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Texier to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Texier is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Binnington allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils but will return to the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 2.94 GAA and .898 SV% in 24 games this season (8-12-3). He saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay on November 5th. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +190 road underdogs against a Lightning team riding a three-game winning streak.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph was acquired in a trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, opening up a roster spot on the Blues' blueline, potentially to be filled by Tucker. The 24-year-old Tucket has 52 games of NHL experience but has primarily played in the AHL. He has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 19 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) this season.
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, allowing Sundqvist to re-enter the lineup after a one-game absence. The 30-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 12:17 time-on-ice, recording three points (2G / 1A).
Oskar Sundqvist will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, sending Texier to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Texier is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Binnington has lost his last three games but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 2.93 GAA and .899 SV% in 23 games this season (8-11-3). He has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five (1-2-2), posting a .899 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +161 home underdogs against a Devils squad outscoring their opposition 7-2 during a two-game winning streak.
Radek Faksa will not play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury, allowing Joseph to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:25 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 17 games this season. He has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.
The Blues have won five of their last seven and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 2.93 GAA and .897 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-10-2) and has allowed three or fewer goals in seven of his last eight (5-4-1), posting a solid .914 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +170 road favorites against a Sharks club they defeated 3-2 on November 21st.
