Mailloux was the 31st overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has played 70 games with the Laval Rocket in his first professional season, scoring 47 points (14G / 33A).
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.
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.
Holloway has not played with the Oilers since March 5th but will rejoin the team after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Holloway was impressive with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), scoring 16 points (10G / 6A) in 18 games.
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.
Bjustad will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday in Seattle due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to be out a bit longer than day-to-day. The 31-year-old is having his best statistical season since 2017-18 with his career-high 22 goals, 45 points, 165 SOG, 59 PIMs and +11 plus/minus in 76 games this season.
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.
Holloway has not played with the Oilers since March 5th but will rejoin the team after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Holloway was impressive with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), scoring 16 points (10G / 6A) in 18 games.
