Goalie Start
Binnington is in the starter's crease at the morning skate.
St Louis Blues News
Goalie Start
Binnington will make his first career start in Philadelphia on Monday.
Binnington has made two relief appearances this season, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%). The 25-year-old has spent the majority of the season in the AHL, where he has gone 11-4-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .927 SV% in 16 games. His NHL appearances have not been positive but his matchup with the Flyers is—Philadelphia enters play having lost six in a row (0-4-2).
The Ducks have activated Cam Fowler (face) from IR.
Leivo will miss at least the next two games due to back spasms.
Leivo has been moved to IR due to back spasms that forced him to leave Wednesday’s game in Ottawa. Leivo has been ruled out of tonight’s game and Saturday’s game in Toronto, so moving him to IR was just a formality to active his replacement Brandon Sutter. Leivo is eligible to come off of IR for next Thursday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Gunnarsson (upper-body) has been activated from IR.
Gunnarsson has been out since November 16th but said on Wednesday that he is ready-to-go. However, Gunnarsson skated on the fourth pairing in the morning skate, which suggests that he might not play vs. the Capitals.
Gunnarsson (upper-body) said he’s ready to return to the Blues lineup.
Gunnarsson has been out since November 16th but is ready to play on Thursday if the coaches call upon him. Gunnarsson had no points, just eight shots and a plus-2 rating in seven games before getting hurt.
Joseph (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the Lightning lineup vs. Montreal.
Joseph is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Joseph was a late scratch from Thursday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs and missed Friday’s practice. Joseph is listed as day-to-day, which makes him questionable for Sunday’s game in Winnipeg.
Buchnevich (thumb) is expected to be back in the Rangers lineup on Friday.
Buchnevich has been out since November 10th but is expected to play Friday vs. the Coyotes. Buchnevich has averaged just 14:53 TOI/gm this season but collected nine points (5G / 4A) in 14 games.
The Blues have sent Jordan Kyrou to San Antonio (AHL).
Kyrou appeared in just two games during his call-up, scoring one goal on two shots while averaging 11:58 TOI/gm. Kyrou returns to the AHL, where he has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 14 games.
The Blues have recalled Jordan Binnington from San Antonio (AHL).
With Jake Allen and Chad Johnson struggling in the Blues crease, it looks like St. Louis will go with three goalies for a little bit. Binnington is a former third-round pick, who has gone 8-4-0 with a 2.34 GAA and .914 SV% in 13 games with the Rampage this season. Binnington could make his first NHL appearance since the 2015-16 season this week.
Line Change
Kyrou will draw back into the Blues lineup on Sunday.
Fowler (face) is targeting a return in mid-January.
According to GM Bob Murray, Fowler is making positive progression following surgery and could be back on the ice in 7-10 days. Fowler will begin working out this week and will be re-evaluated before he returns to the ice.
The Blues have placed Carl Gunnarsson (upper-body) on IR.
Gunnarsson has been sidelined since November 16th and was finally placed on IR to open up a roster spot. Jordan Nolan was recalled to fill that spot and likely a fourth-line role.
The Blues have recalled Jordan Kyrou from San Antonio (AHL).
Kyrou registered one assist in nine games with the Blues earlier this season before being sent to San Antonio. In 14 AHL games, the 20-year-old had 10 points (5G / 5A). He has been recalled because Robby Fabbri was placed on IR with an upper-body injury.
The Canucks have acquired Josh Leivo from the Maple Leafs for Michael Carcone.
Leivo has picked up just six points (4G / 2A) while playing a limited role in 27 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Leivo has produced strong numbers at lower levels but has just 28 points (14G / 14A) in 84 career NHL games. He is expected to play a larger role with his new team.
Line Change
Thomas will be back in the Blues lineup on Saturday.
Gunnarsson (upper-body) will miss at least the next four games.
Gunnarsson missed Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Friday. Head coach Mike Yeo already ruled him out through this weekend, so look for Jordan Schmaltz to remain in the lineup for the time being.
Schenn (upper-body) will be back in the Blues lineup on Friday.
Despite being placed on IR on Thursday, Schenn will play tonight in Vegas. Schenn’s move to IR was retroactive to November 3rd, so he is eligible to be activated before tonight’s game. Schenn is expected to skate on a line with Tyler Bozak and Robby Fabbri and returns to the lineup with nine points (3G / 6A) in 12 games this season.
The Blues have placed Brayden Schenn (upper-body) on IR.
Schenn has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, so his movement to IR was just to create a roster spot to recall Sammy Blais before they head to Vegas and San Jose. Schenn is expected to miss both of those games, but is eligible to return whenever he is healthy.