Daily Faceoff is a news site with no direct affiliation to the NHL, or NHLPA

St Louis Blues News

Walker will draw back into St. Louis' lineup vs. San Jose on Thursday.

With Robert Thomas (upper body) out of the lineup on Thursday, Walker will draw back in for the first time in two weeks. The 32-year-old Walker is averaging 12:04 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 41 games this season.

Nathan Walker
Thomas (upper-body) is out vs. San Jose on Thursday and considered day-to-day.

Thomas was limited to only 14:08 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals. He was absent from practice on Wednesday and will not play on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Thomas is averaging 18:56 time-on-ice and has 46 points (16G / 30A) in 53 games this season.

Robert Thomas
Hofer will start vs. San Jose on Thursday.

Hofer has emerged as the go-to option between the pipes for the Blues, and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, fresh off of saving all 21 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Hofer has two shutouts in his last five games and has been near perfect since returning from the Olympic break, going 6-0-2 with an absurd 1.34 GAA and .955 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -142 home favourites against a free-falling Sharks team that has been outscored 27-11 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

Joel Hofer
Thomas (undisclosed) missed practice on Wednesday.

Thomas was limited to only 14:08 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals and was absent from practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Thomas is averaging 18:56 time-on-ice and has 46 points (16G / 30A) in 53 games this season. It's unclear what his status will be for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks.

Robert Thomas
Hofer will start vs. Washington on Tuesday.

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

Joel Hofer
Drouin is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Washington on Tuesday.

Jonatan Berggren will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Tuesday, sending Drouin to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Drouin has only played four games since being acquired by the Blues at the trade deadline and has scored one goal.

Jonathan Drouin
Hofer is expected to start vs. Washington on Tuesday.

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

Joel Hofer
McTavish will draw back into Anaheim's lineup in Utah on Friday.

McTavish has been sidelined for two straight games, but will re-enter the lineup on Friday, replacing Frank Vatrano. The 23-year-old McTavish has seen a decline in 2025-26, with only 32 points (13G / 19A) through 61 games after he seemed poised to improve on his career-high 2024-25 season, where he scored 52 points in 76 games. McTavish's struggles have intensified in recent weeks, with only 2 assists in his last 12 games.

Mason McTavish
Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch in Calgary on Wednesday.

Otto Stenberg will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Sundqvist to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 13:03 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (4G / 11A) in 49 games. He has a -17 plus/minus rating, worst amongst all active forwards on the Blues this season.

Oskar Sundqvist
Berggren will be a healthy scratch in Calgary on Wednesday.

Jonathan Drouin will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Berggren to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Berggren continues to show glimpses of offensive talent but seemingly struggles to gain the trust of the coaching staff, regularly being a healthy scratch, whether currently under Blues' Head Coach Jim Montgomery, or under Detroit Red Wings' Head Coach Todd McLellan earlier this season. Berggren has seven points (2G / 5A) in his last eight games.

Jonatan Berggren
Holl will be a healthy scratch in Calgary on Wednesday.

Tyler Tucker will re-enter the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, returning Holl to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Holl had spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL until he was acquired by the Blues at the trade deadline. He has since played three games for St. Louis, averaging 14:53 time-on-ice and tallying one assist.

Justin Holl
Drouin will draw back into St. Louis' lineup in Calgary on Wednesday.

Jonatan Berggren will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Drouin to make his return against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Drouin has only played two games with St. Louis thus far, scoring one goal, as he continues to get acclimated after being traded two weeks ago.

Jonathan Drouin