Finley had been a healthy scratch for St. Louis' previous game but will draw back into the lineup on Monday vs. Minnesota. The 23-year-old forward was claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay earlier in the season but has gone 12 games without a point during his recent scoreless streak. He has two goals, five points and 23 SOG in 42 games with both St. Louis and Tampa Bay this season.
The Blues have received stellar goaltending down the stretch from Joel Hofer, but it was unfortunately too late as their playoff hopes came to an end last week. The 25-year-old Hofer saved 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has been one of the top goalies in the NHL, posting a stellar 1.90 GAA and .936 SV% in 14 games (10-2-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as -130 home favourites against a Minnesota Wild team that has lost two straight (0-2-0) and could be inclined to rest some key players with their postseason placement already decided.
Hofer gave up three goals on 37 shots in the Blues' loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. Despite the loss, it was another strong outing for Hofer, who is 9-2-2 while ranking second in GAA (1.82) and first in SV% (.941) since the Olympic break. He's a must-start on Saturday against a Blackhawks team that has lost seven of their last eight games and nine of their last 11.
Otto Stenberg will re-enter the Blues lineup on Thursday, sending Suter to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. In his first season with the Blues, Suter is averaging 15:58 time-on-ice and has 27 points (13G / 14A) in 60 games.
Nathan Walker will draw into the Blues' lineup on Thursday, sending Drouin to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Drouin has been in and out of the lineup to start his tenure with the Blues, scoring one goal through seven games.
Pius Suter will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Stenberg to re-enter the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old Stenberg, in his first NHL season, is averaging 13:37 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 29 games.
Jonathan Drouin will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Walker to re-enter the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Walker is averaging 11:58 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 43 games this season.
The Blues are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche that all-but-ended their hopes for making the playoffs. The team's late-season push was spearheaded by strong goaltending, primarily from Joel Hofer, but the veteran Jordan Binnington was also impressive in less frequent action. The 32-year-old Binnington has only played seven of 20 games since returning from the Olympic break, but has won four of those outings (4-2-1) while posting an excellent 1.74 GAA and .925 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as slight -107 home favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is two points ahead of them in the standings and hope to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
The Blues are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche that all-but-ended their hopes for making the playoffs. The team's late-season push was spearheaded by strong goaltending, primarily from Joel Hofer, but the veteran Jordan Binnington was also impressive in less frequent action. The 32-year-old Binnington has only played seven of 20 games since returning from the Olympic break, but has won four of those outings (4-2-1) while posting an excellent 1.74 GAA and .925 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as slight -107 home favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is two points ahead of them in the standings and hope to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
With only six games remaining in the regular season, the Blues' playoff hopes are dwindling, but they will continue their late-season push on Tuesday, turning to Hofer to tend the twine. The 25-year-old Hofer was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. He has allowed two or fewer goals in all but two of his last 12 games (9-1-2), posting an impressive 1.71 GAA and .941 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +136 home underdogs in a rematch against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.
With only six games remaining in the regular season, the Blues' playoff hopes are dwindling, but they will continue their late-season push on Tuesday, turning to Hofer to tend the twine. The 25-year-old Hofer was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. He has allowed two or fewer goals in all but two of his last 12 games (9-1-2), posting an impressive 1.71 GAA and .941 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +136 home underdogs in a rematch against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.