The Blues recalled Kessel from Springfield (AHL) on Sunday.
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Binnington will start Saturday in New York.
The Red WIngs have recalled Jonatan Berggren from Grand Rapids (AHL).
McTavish (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Stars on Friday.
The Ducks avoided a potentially devastating loss as McTavish did not suffer any broken bones after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on March 1st. McTavish has missed two straight games but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, McTavish had nine points (4G / 5A) in his last eight games.
McTavish (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. Dallas.
The Ducks avoided a potentially devastating loss as McTavish did not suffer any broken bones after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on March 1st. McTavish has missed two straight games but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, McTavish had nine points (4G / 5A) in his last eight games.
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Binnington will start on Thursday in New Jersey.
Binnington has performed admirably most of the season, keeping the Blues in playoff contention, and will return to the crease on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Binnington had the night off on Tuesday, a 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, but is riding a two-game winning streak, allowing only one goal in both outings. The Blues enter action as +157 road underdogs on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
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Tucker is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday in New Jersey.
Tucker will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Scott Perunovich to draw back into the lineup. Tucker played two of the last four games for the Blues, averaging more than 10 minutes of ice time while recording 7 hits.
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Binnington was the first goalie off the ice at the Blues' morning skate.
Binnington has performed admirably most of the season, keeping the Blues in playoff contention, and will likely return to the crease on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Binnington had the night off on Tuesday, a 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, but is riding a two-game winning streak, allowing only one goal in both outings. The Blues enter action as +157 road underdogs on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
St. Louis has signed Oskar Sundqvist to a two-year, $3 million contract extension ($1,500,000 AAV).
Sundqvist has quietly been productive in a depth role with the Blues this season, earning himself a two-year, $3 million contract extension. In 62 games this season, Sundqvist has 21 points (5G / 16A), 75 hits, and 46 blocks.
Holloway has been loaned to Bakersfield (AHL) on Thursday.
Holloway has struggled to assert himself offensively in the NHL, tallying only four points (3G / 1A) in 32 games with the Oilers this season. With the impending trade deadline approaching, his reassignment to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) suggests the Oilers could be trying to alleviate cap space ahead to make an acquisition.
McTavish is in a walking boot but does not have any broken bones; no timeline.
The Ducks avoided a potentially devastating loss as McTavish did not suffer any broken bones after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on March 1st. McTavish will likely miss his second straight game on Tuesday when the Ducks host the Ottawa Senators. Before his injury, McTavish had nine points (4G / 5A) in his last eight games.
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Tucker will draw back into St. Louis lineup on Tuesday vs. New York.
Tucker finds himself back in the Blues' lineup on Tuesday vs. New York as he replaces Scott Perunovich for the second half of St. Louis' back-to-back. Tucker will draw into the Blues' third defensive pairing and will hope to build off his one goal, two points, 11 SOG, 27 PIMs and +1 plus/minus through 17 games played.
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Hofer will start on Tuesday vs. New York.
With St. Louis in the second half of their back-to-back on Tuesday Joel Hofer will start vs. the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old backup has been excellent when called upon in his third NHL season, with his 10-10-0 record, 2.88 GAA and .911 SV%. He will host the New York Islanders on Tuesday, who are in the midst of a three-game winning streak but are still 20th in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).
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Binnington will start in Philadelphia on Monday.
The Blues will turn to Binnington again on Monday night for his third straight start. Binnington was terrific in his last outing, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The 30-year-old Binnington has been tremendous since mid-January, posting a .924 SV% through 12 contests (7-4-1). The Blues are +122 road underdogs on Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Binnington is likely to start on Monday in Philadelphia.
The Blues will likely turn to Binnington again on Monday night for his third straight start. Binnington was terrific in his last outing, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The 30-year-old Binnington has been tremendous since mid-January, posting a .924 SV% through 12 contests (7-4-1). The Blues are +122 road underdogs on Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
McTavish (lower-body) will not play Sunday vs. the Canucks.
Fowler (head) will return to the Ducks lineup on Sunday.
McTavish (lower body) left Friday's game early due to injury and is a game-time decision on Sunday.
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Tucker will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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Binnington will start Saturday vs. the Wild.