St Louis Blues News

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

Jonathan Drouin will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Berggren to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Berggren has showcased decent production since joining the Blues, scoring 12 points (5G / 7A) in 25 games.

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

Trudeau is an undrafted 23-year-old forward who has just completed his fourth year of collegiate hockey. In 39 games with Sacred Heart University this season, Trudeau scored 48 points (25G / 23A).

McTavish has been sidelined for two straight games, but will re-enter the lineup on Friday, replacing Frank Vatrano. The 23-year-old McTavish has seen a decline in 2025-26, with only 32 points (13G / 19A) through 61 games after he seemed poised to improve on his career-high 2024-25 season, where he scored 52 points in 76 games. McTavish's struggles have intensified in recent weeks, with only 2 assists in his last 12 games.

Otto Stenberg will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Sundqvist to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 13:03 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (4G / 11A) in 49 games. He has a -17 plus/minus rating, worst amongst all active forwards on the Blues this season.

Jonathan Drouin will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Berggren to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Berggren continues to show glimpses of offensive talent but seemingly struggles to gain the trust of the coaching staff, regularly being a healthy scratch, whether currently under Blues' Head Coach Jim Montgomery, or under Detroit Red Wings' Head Coach Todd McLellan earlier this season. Berggren has seven points (2G / 5A) in his last eight games.

Justin Holl will be a healthy scratch on for St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing Tucker to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Tucker is averaging 14:17 time-on-ice and has 13 points (3G / 10A) through 60 games this season.

Oskar Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch for the Blues on Wednesday, allowing Stenberg to re-enter the lineup against the Calgary Flames. The 20-year-old Stenberg is averaging 13:51 time-on-ice, scoring eight points (1G / 7A) through 21 games in his first NHL season.

Johnston has not played in over a week due to a lower-body injury and will remain sidelined for several more weeks, but is hopeful to return before the end of the regular season. The 32-year-old Johnston is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 62 games this season.

The Blues turned to Jordan Binnington in their previous game, a rare regulation loss, and will revert to Hofer, who has been exceptional in helping the Blues get within reach of a Wild Card spot. The 25-year-old Hofer was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 36 of 37 shots (.947 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer is boasting a tremendous 1.64 GAA and .948 SV% in six games (5-0-1). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as -115 road favourites against a Flames team that is 1-4-0 in their last five games.

Hofer will get the call for the 33rd time this season when the Blues host the Oilers on Friday. The 25-year-old Hofer has been outstanding since the NHL returned from the Olympic break, posting a 4-0-1 record and a ridiculous .948 SV%. He'll need to be at his best again on Friday, as the Blues enter action at +150 on the money line against Connor McDavid and the Oilers.