St Louis Blues News

Skinner drew into the Blues' lineup for his NHL debut last week, playing one game, but has been assigned back to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 24-year-old defenseman scored 23 points (8G / 15A) in 71 games with Springfield last season.

With Jake Neighbours (lower body) set to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Joseph will head to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:38 time-on-ice, recording six points (2G / 4A) and 32 blocks through 17 games this season.

The Blues have been more competitive lately, collecting points in five of their last six games (2-1-3), but remain near the bottom of the Western Conference. They have struggled to receive adequate netminding this season and will turn to Hofer on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Hofer is sporting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .867 SV% in nine appearances this season (2-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Flyers team that defeated them 6-5 in a shootout less than a week ago.

Neighbours has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 25th, but returned to practice on Monday, and appears to be on the verge of returning to the lineup after being activated from Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old Neighbours was off to a hot start to the season before his injury, tallying seven points (6G / 1A) and 20 hits in eight games.

The Blues' disappointing season continues on Tuesday when they turn to Binnington against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Binnington allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in his most recent outing, par for the course for the 32-year-old netminder that is sporting an ugly 3.34 GAA and .869 SV% through 13 games (4-5-3). That said, Binnington was exceptional against the Maple Leafs season, posting a 1.50 GAA and .962 SV% in two games (2-0-0). The Blue enter the action as slight +105 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

The Blues' disappointing season continues on Tuesday when they turn to Binnington against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Binnington allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in his most recent outing, par for the course for the 32-year-old netminder that is sporting an ugly 3.34 GAA and .869 SV% through 13 games (4-5-3). That said, Binnington was exceptional against the Maple Leafs season, posting a 1.50 GAA and .962 SV% in two games (2-0-0). The Blue enter the action as slight +105 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

Neighbours has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 25th, but returned to practice on Monday, and could return to the lineup in one of the Blues' upcoming five games on their road trip. The 23-year-old Neighbours was off to a hot start to the season before his injury, tallying seven points (6G / 1A) and 20 hits in eight games.

The Blues have been a major disappointment early in the 2025-26 season, with a 6-8-3 record, but have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will turn to Binnington on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Binnington has struggled this season but was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.21 GAA and .873 SV% in 12 contests this season (4-5-2). The Blues enter Friday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Flyers team with an 8-5-2 record.

The Blues have been a major disappointment early in the 2025-26 season, with a 6-8-3 record, but have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will likely turn to Binnington on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Binnington has struggled this season but was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.21 GAA and .873 SV% in 12 contests this season (4-5-2). The Blues enter Friday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Flyers team with an 8-5-2 record.

Berggren will slot in for JVR, who is a healthy scratch on Thursday. Berggren has two goals and two assists in 10 games this season.

Binnington had a poor performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, leading to Joel Hofer tending the twine in consecutive games for the Blues. The 32-year-old Binnington will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, looking to improve on an ugly 3.54 GAA and .859 SV% in 11 appearances this season (3-5-2). The Blues enter the action on Tuesday as -145 home favorites against a Flames team that has been shut out in two straight games (0-2-0).

Binnington had a poor performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, leading to Joel Hofer tending the twine in consecutive games for the Blues. The 32-year-old Binnington will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, looking to improve on an ugly 3.54 GAA and .859 SV% in 11 appearances this season (3-5-2). The Blues enter the action on Tuesday as -145 home favorites against a Flames team that has been shut out in two straight games (0-2-0).

Sundqvist was limited to 7:43 time-on-ice in the Blues' 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last Wednesday, exiting the game with an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old Sundqvist has five points (0G / 5A) in eight games this season. He returns from a two-game absence on Tuesday when the Blues face off against the Calgary Flames.