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Krug will be out on Saturday vs. San Jose.
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Barron has been recalled from Laval Rocket (AHL) on an emergency basis and will play on Saturday vs. Toronto.
McTavish (lower body) is expected to be out on Friday vs. Seattle.
McTavish scored a goal before exiting Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames with only 6:32 of ice time due to a lower-body injury. McTavish had goals in back-to-back games after being held without a point for 10 straight.
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Binnington will start on Thursday in Nashville.
The Blues will turn to Binnington to tend the twine on Thursday in a battle against the Nashville Predators. Binnington has won two straight and was terrific in his last outing, saving 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) in an impressive 3-2 overtime win against the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. The Blues enter action on Thursday as +165 road underdogs.
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Binnington is in the starter's net at St. Louis' morning skate.
Suter (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Wednesday's game in Arizona.
Suter was a surprise scratch for Wednesday's game with the team not announcing his absence before warmups. Nils Aman will draw into the lineup in his place.
McTavish (lower body) left Tuesday's game early due to injury and did not return.
McTavish scored a goal before exiting Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames with only 6:32 of ice time due to a lower-body injury. McTavish has goals in back-to-back games after being held without a point for 10 straight.
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Johnston will draw into the Ducks' lineup on Tuesday.
Johnston will draw right back into the Ducks' lineup after sitting out Sunday's game in Vancouver. Bo Groulx will sit in his place.
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Tucker will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Tucker will play his first game with the Blues since March 5th. The 24-year-old Tucker has two points (1G / 1A) and 41 hits in 18 games this season. The Blues, who have rolled with seven defensemen in recent games, with scratch Matthew Kessel and Scott Perunovich on Monday.
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Binnington will start Monday vs. the Oilers.
The Blues gave Binnington the night off in Saturday's disappointing 4-0 loss against the San Jose Sharks but will turn back to him on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington has won two of his last three (2-0-1), including his most recent outing when he saved 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. That said, the Blues enter action as +175 road underdogs against the Oilers.
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Binnington is in the starter's net at St. Louis morning skate.
The Blues gave Binnington the night off in Saturday's disappointing 4-0 loss against the San Jose Sharks but will turn back to him on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington has won two of his last three (2-0-1), including his most recent outing when he saved 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. That said, the Blues enter action as +175 road underdogs against the Oilers.
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Johnston will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game in Vancouver.
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Dean is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. San Jose.
Dean has appeared in two games with the Blues this season but will head to the press box on Saturday vs. San Jose as Sammy Blais takes his spot. The 21-year-old rookie has yet to pick up his first career point, but has two PIMs and a -1 plus/minus.
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Hofer will start on Saturday vs. San Jose.
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Hofer is in the starter's crease at the Blues morning skate.
Krug (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Flames on Thursday.
Krug's status for Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames was up in the air as he is battling an illness. The veteran blueliner has struggled lately, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
Krug (illness) will be a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Calgary.
Krug's status for Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames is up in the air as he is battling an illness. The veteran blueliner has struggled lately, scoring only one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
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Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Flames.
The Blues have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will have Binnington between the pipes for the third straight game on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was excellent in his last outing, despite losing 2-1 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%). The Blues enter action as -132 home favourites.
Sundqvist (torn ACL) will undergo surgery and will be re-evaluated in six months.
Sundqvist was expected to miss Thursday's contest due to injury but will now be out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season as he undergoes surgery on his right knee for a torn ACL. The 30-year-old veteran enjoyed an average first season in St. Louis as far as personal production, with his six goals, 21 points, 68 SOG and 32 PIMs in 71 games played before the injury. He will be re-evaluated in six months.
Sundqvist (lower body) is out on Thursday vs. Calgary and further ongoing evaluations.
The extent of Oskar Sundqvist's lower-body injury is not yet known but head coach Drew Bannister has confirmed that the forward will be out on Thursday vs. Calgary. The 30-year-old veteran has been having an average season as far as personal production in his first year in St. Louis, with his six goals, 21 points, 68 SOG and 32 PIMs in 71 games played before the injury.