Kessel spent the first part of the season in St. Louis, playing 26 games with the Blues, but has been in the AHL since mid December. The 24-year-old defenseman has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 17 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Texier has not played since January 14th but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Texier is averaging 12:27 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 24 games this season.
Hofer played well in relief of Jordan Binnington in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, saving 10 of 11 shots (.909 SV%). The 24-year-old Hofer will likely start on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche and look to build on his 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% through 18 appearances this season (10-5-1). He has a .925 SV% in his last four appearances (2-1-0). The Blues enter the action on Friday as +158 road underdogs against an Avalanche team coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.
With Nathan Walker drawing back into the Blues' lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Sundqvist has nine points (3G / 6A) in 38 games this season.
Walker was scratched in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:38 time-on-ice and has nine points (5G / 4A) in 42 games this season.
The Blues have been outscored 6-2 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 35 games this season (13-18-3). The Blue enter Monday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
The Blues have been outscored 6-2 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 35 games this season (13-18-3). The Blue enter Monday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
The Blues have won three of their last four (3-1-0) and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hofer was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% in 16 appearances this season (10-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +132 home underdogs against a Golden Knights club they defeated 5-4 on Monday.
Broberg suffered a lower-body injury at practice on Wednesday but will be ready to suit up on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 35 games this season.
Broberg suffer a lower-body injury at practice on Wednesday. An update on his status should be provided before the Blues return to action on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 35 games this season.
The Blues are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, when Binnington allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%), and will return to him tending the twine on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 2.83 GAA and .899 SV% in 33 games this season (12-17-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +164 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club amid a three-game losing skid.
Neighbours is battling an upper-body injury but will avoid missing his first game of the season. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 45 games this season. He scored 27 goals 77 games last season but only has one goal in his past 13 contests.
Brandon Saad will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Walker to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:40 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 38 games this season.
Neighbours is battling an upper-body injury and could miss his first game of the season. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 45 games this season. He scored 27 goals 77 games last season but only has one goal in his past 13 contests.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, sending Texier to the press box as a healthy scratch. Texier is averaging 12:27 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 24 games this season.
The Blues will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday when they host the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Hofer was excellent in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.86 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games this season (9-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -137 home favorites against a Flames squad that they defeated 2-1 on Tuesday.
The Blues will roll with Binnington between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was solid in his previous outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.85 GAA and .897 SV% in 31 appearances this season (11-16-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Flames squad that played last night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.
