The Canadiens added Corey Schueneman to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Schueneman was likely to come out fo the lineup on Sunday anyways with Ben Chiarot expected to be back but now he definitely will not be available.
St Louis Blues News
Leddy (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Red Wings lineup on Monday.
Leddy missed three games with an upper-body injury but was on the ice for Sunday's practice and is expected to be back in the lineup in Minnesota. Leddy, who has 12 points (1G / 11A) in 44 games, is expected to replace Jordan Oesterle on the Red Wings' third pairing.
The Canadiens have recalled Corey Schueneman from Laval (AHL).
Schueneman will replace Ben Chiarot in the lineup on Sunday after Chiarot landed on IR with a lower-body injury. Schueneman has picked up one assist in four games with the Canadiens this season.
Faksa (lower-body) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play Friday.
Faksa (lower-body) is doubtful to play on Friday.
Faksa left Wednesday's game late and did not return due to a lower-body injury. While he's officially considered a game-time decision, the Stars do not really expect him to play vs. the Jets. Look for Tanner Kero to replace him in the bottom-6.
Goalie Start
Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Devils.
Goalie Start
Binnington is in the starter's crease at the Blues morning skate.
The Blues have signed Alexei Toropchenko to a one-year, two way contract (NHL $750K | AHL $100K)
Toropchenko made his NHL debut on December 14th in Dallas and has played in five games for the Blues this season. The 2017 fourth-round pick has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has seven goals and five assists (12 points) in 32 games for Springfield.
The Hurricanes have recalled Josh Leivo from Chicago (AHL).
Leivo returns to the Hurricanes after the All-Star break with Jesperi Kotkaniemi in COVID-19 protocol and Teuvo Teravainen listed as a game-time decision. If Teravainen can't play, expect Leivo to suit up and skate on the fourth line.
Faksa (illness) will be back in the Stars lineup on Friday.
Faksa has missed the last two games but will play Friday vs. the Capitals. Faksa, who has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 38 games this season, will replace Riley Damiani in the lineup.
Texier (upper-body) will not play Thursday vs. the Rangers.
Texier left Wednesday's game vs. the Flames with an upper-body injury and will not play Thursday vs. the Rangers. Emil Bemstrom will replace him in the lineup.
Goalie Start
Binnington led the Blues onto the ice for warmups.
Buchnevich (travel) will be back in the Blues lineup on Monday.
Buchnevich was ineligible to play in Vancouver on Sunday but is cleared to play on Monday. Buchnevich is expected to be on a line with Ivan Barbashev and Vladimir Tarasenko.
Fowler (COVID-19 protocol) is on the ice for warmups and will play Monday.
Faksa will not play Monday due to a non-COVID illness.
Faksa and Michael Raffl will both miss Monday's game in Philadelphia, so expect Riley Damiani and Riley Tufte to draw into the lineup.
Fowler (COVID-19 protocol) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Fowler has not played since January 14th but he cleared COVID-19 protocol and could play Monday in Boston. Monitor his status as the Ducks hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Line Change
Buchnevich (travel) is not eligible to play Sunday in Vancouver.
Buchnevich, who was recently in COVID-19 protocol, was not eligible to travel to Vancouver for Sunday's game vs. the Canucks. Expect Logan Brown to replace him on a line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Ivan Barbashev.
Buchnevich was activated from COVID-19 protocol and was back at practice on Wednesday.
Buchnevich missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but was back on a line with Ivan Barbashev and Vladimir Tarasenko at Wednesday's practice. It looks like he'll be back in the lineup on Friday.
Parayko (COVID-19 protocol) will return to the Blues lineup on Monday.
Parayko missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to play Monday vs. Nashville. Parayko is averaging 24:10 TOI/gm and has accumulated 16 points (4G / 12A) in 36 games this season.
Schenn (COVID-19 protocol) will return to the Blues lineup on Monday.
Schenn missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Monday vs. the Predators. Schenn had one goal and one assist in three games after returning to the lineup from an upper-body injury.
