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Romanov will start vs. Edmonton on Thursday.

The Sharks have lost three straight and will turn to Romanov between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Romanov had a forgettable performance in his most recent outing, allowing eight goals on 36 shots (.778 SV%) in an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He has an ugly 4.98 GAA and .829 SV% in three games this season (0-2-0). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as significant +256 road underdogs against an Oilers team riding a two-game winning streak.

Georgi Romanov
Romanov was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks have lost three straight and will likely turn to Romanov between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Romanov had a forgettable performance in his most recent outing, allowing eight goals on 36 shots (.778 SV%) in an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He has an ugly 4.98 GAA and .829 SV% in three games this season (0-2-0). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as significant +256 road underdogs against an Oilers team riding a two-game winning streak.

Georgi Romanov
Hofer is in the starter's crease at St. Louis' morning skate.

The Blues are amid a season-best 10-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Hofer has won four straight, posting an excellent 1.25 GAA and .924 SV%. He has a 2.62 GAA and .905 SV% through 29 appearances this season (15-7-3). The Blues enter the action on Thursday as -220 home favorites against a Penguins team that has only scored five goals in their last three games (1-2-0).

Joel Hofer
Drouin (lower-body) left Wednesday’s game vs. Chicago and will not return.

Drouin did not play after the first period on Wednesday, exiting the game with only 6:16 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. An update should be provided on Drouin before Colorado returns to the ice on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old Drouin has been productive lately, scoring nine points (2G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Jonathan Drouin
Binnington will start vs. Detroit on Tuesday.

The Blues are the hottest team in the league, riding a nine-game winning streak, and will have Binnington tending the twine on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 31-year-old Binnington was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. He has an 8-2-0 record, posting a 2.21 GAA and .910 SV% since the beginning of March. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as -165 home favorites against a Red Wings team that has lost four of their last six (2-4-0).

Jordan Binnington
Snuggerud will make his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Snuggerud was the Blues' 23rd overall pick int he 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He just finished his third year at the University of Minnesota with 24 goals and 27 assists (51 points) in 40 games. The 20-year-old Snuggerud joined the Blues on Monday and will make his NHL debut on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Jimmy Snuggerud
Snuggerud is expected to make his NHL debut vs. Detroit on Tuesday.

Snuggerud was the Blues' 23rd overall pick int he 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He just finished his third year at the University of Minnesota with 24 goals and 27 assists (51 points) in 40 games. The 20-year-old Snuggerud joined the Blues on Monday and will likely make his NHL debut on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Jimmy Snuggerud
Hofer will start in Nashville on Thursday.

The Blues have been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 34-10 during a seven-game winning streak, as they attempt to secure a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Hofer will tend the twine on Thursday against the Nashville Predators, looking to improve his 2.64 GAA and .905 SV% through 28 games this season (14-7-3). The 24-year-old Hofer has been excellent since the beginning of March, posting a 3-0-1 record, a 1.77 GAA, and a .922 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -142 road favorites against a Predators team coming off an impressive 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Joel Hofer
Buchnevich (illness) is flying to Nashville to be with St. Louis for the remainder of their road trip.

Buchnevich will miss a fourth straight game on Thursday, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old Buchnevich is averaging 18:55 time-on-ice and has 47 points (14G / 33A) in 68 games this season.

Pavel Buchnevich
Hofer is in the starter's crease at St. Louis' morning skate.

The Blues have been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 34-10 during a seven-game winning streak, as they attempt to secure a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Hofer will likely tend the twine on Thursday against the Nashville Predators, looking to improve his 2.64 GAA and .905 SV% through 28 games this season (14-7-3). The 24-year-old Hofer has been excellent since the beginning of March, posting a 3-0-1 record, a 1.77 GAA, and a .922 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -142 road favorites against a Predators team coming off an impressive 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Joel Hofer
Sundqvist (maintenance) will re-join St. Louis' lineup on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

Dalibor Dvorsky will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing Sundqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 13:14 time-on-ice and has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 57 games this season.

Oskar Sundqvist
Kessel will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

Nick Leddy will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, sending Kessel to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kessel has only played two games for the Blues since the beginning of February. He has three points (0G / 3A) in 29 games this season.

Matthew Kessel