Krug left the Blue's previous game vs. St. Louis after 7:58 TOI due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup Thursday. The 31-year-old defenseman has five goals, 17 assists, 82 SOG, 15 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus through 37 games this season.
Binnington stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been horrendous this season, but still has a respectable 20-18-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .892 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who have won four of their last five games and are fourth in the NHL in shots per game (34.1).
Neighbours had nine goals, seven assists, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 23 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) but have been called up to St. Louis to replace Brandon Saad (lower-body). Neighbours had four goals and eight points through 27 games with the Blues earlier in the year.
Krug left the Blues' previous game vs. Florida after just 7:58 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is questionable to play Thursday against New Jersey. The 31-year-old has five goals, 17 assists, 82 SOG, 15 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus through 37 games this season.
Binnington allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) but snapped a four-game losing streak as he defeated Arizona is his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous season, leading to his .890 SV%, 3.31 GAA and 19-18-3 record. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won four of their last five games after a 2-1 victory over Minnesota last game.
Buchnevich has missed the Blues' previous four games due to an ankle injury but will draw back into St. Louis' lineup Saturday as they take on Arizona. The 27-year-old has played well when healthy, which has led to 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games played.
Thomas missed the Blues' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup as they take on the Arizona Coyotes Saturday. The 23-year-old has 12 goals, 31 assists, 73 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.
Neighbours has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG, nine PIMs and a -16 plus/minus through 27 games with the Blues but will head back to Springfield (AHL) as St. Louis heads into the all-star break.
Binnington allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Blues' loss in Colorado on Saturday. Binnington did all he could to keep the Blues in it, but lost his third straight, allowing 11 goals on 67 shots (.836 SV%) in the process. Tonight he faces a Jets team that is 13th in the NHL in goals (3.18 GF/gm) as a massive +199 underdog, making him a risky fantasy option.
Thomas was on the ice briefly this morning but will not play Monday in Winnipeg. This is the second straight game that Thomas has missed, so look for Brayden Schenn to remain on the top line. Monitor Thomas' status coming out of the All Star break, the Blues don't play again until next Saturday.
Binnington allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Blues' loss in Colorado on Saturday. Binnington did all he could to keep the Blues in it, but lost his third straight, allowing 11 goals on 67 shots (.836 SV%) in the process. Tonight he faces a Jets team that is 13th in the NHL in goals (3.18 GF/gm) as a massive +199 underdog, making him a risky fantasy option.
Thomas suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game in Arizona and is questionable to play on Saturday. With Thomas likely out, Brayden Schenn is expected to move up to the top line, and Noel Acciari will move into the top-6.
