Pontus Holmberg (undisclosed) returns to Tampa Bay's lineup on Wednesday, resulting in Finley being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Finley has played a career-high nine games this season and has two points (1G / 1A).
Mailloux has not played since November 5th, but will return to the lineup on Monday, replacing Matthew Kessel against the New York Rangers. The 22-year-old Kessel had a rough start to the season, leading to his limited usage lately; he has recorded zero points and a -12 plus/minus in nine games.
The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.
The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will likely tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.
The Blues have been more competitive lately, collecting points in five of their last six games (2-1-3), but remain near the bottom of the Western Conference. They have struggled to receive adequate netminding this season and will turn to Hofer on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Hofer is sporting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .867 SV% in nine appearances this season (2-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Flyers team that defeated them 6-5 in a shootout less than a week ago.
Neighbours has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 25th, but returned to practice on Monday, and appears to be on the verge of returning to the lineup after being activated from Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old Neighbours was off to a hot start to the season before his injury, tallying seven points (6G / 1A) and 20 hits in eight games.
The Blues' disappointing season continues on Tuesday when they turn to Binnington against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Binnington allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in his most recent outing, par for the course for the 32-year-old netminder that is sporting an ugly 3.34 GAA and .869 SV% through 13 games (4-5-3). That said, Binnington was exceptional against the Maple Leafs season, posting a 1.50 GAA and .962 SV% in two games (2-0-0). The Blue enter the action as slight +105 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).
The Blues' disappointing season continues on Tuesday when they turn to Binnington against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Binnington allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in his most recent outing, par for the course for the 32-year-old netminder that is sporting an ugly 3.34 GAA and .869 SV% through 13 games (4-5-3). That said, Binnington was exceptional against the Maple Leafs season, posting a 1.50 GAA and .962 SV% in two games (2-0-0). The Blue enter the action as slight +105 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team on a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).
Neighbours has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 25th, but returned to practice on Monday, and could return to the lineup in one of the Blues' upcoming five games on their road trip. The 23-year-old Neighbours was off to a hot start to the season before his injury, tallying seven points (6G / 1A) and 20 hits in eight games.
Carlo did not play in Toronto's previous game, and will be sidelined for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to November 13th. The 28-year-old shutdown defenseman is averaging 20:04 time-on-ice, recording 34 blocks and two assists in 18 games this season.
The Blues have been a major disappointment early in the 2025-26 season, with a 6-8-3 record, but have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will turn to Binnington on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Binnington has struggled this season but was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.21 GAA and .873 SV% in 12 contests this season (4-5-2). The Blues enter Friday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Flyers team with an 8-5-2 record.
The Blues have been a major disappointment early in the 2025-26 season, with a 6-8-3 record, but have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will likely turn to Binnington on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Binnington has struggled this season but was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.21 GAA and .873 SV% in 12 contests this season (4-5-2). The Blues enter Friday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Flyers team with an 8-5-2 record.
Berggren will slot in for JVR, who is a healthy scratch on Thursday. Berggren has two goals and two assists in 10 games this season.
Binnington had a poor performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, leading to Joel Hofer tending the twine in consecutive games for the Blues. The 32-year-old Binnington will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, looking to improve on an ugly 3.54 GAA and .859 SV% in 11 appearances this season (3-5-2). The Blues enter the action on Tuesday as -145 home favorites against a Flames team that has been shut out in two straight games (0-2-0).
