Faulk was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of the Blues' game in Calgary on Thursday. Scott Perunovich will draw into the lineup in his place.
Buchnevich suffered a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly midway through the second period of last Wednesday's game and has not played since. He skated on Tuesday but will remain out of the lineup. The 29-year-old Buchnevich has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 24 games this season.
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Walker to draw into the lineup for the first time since November 27th. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 19 games this season.
Hofer has only played one of the last six games but was excellent, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old Hofer has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, limited to only seven games (4-3-0), posting a 3.23 GAA and .899 SV%. The Blues enter the action on Tuesday as +191 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets club coming off a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Broberg has missed the last 12 games with a knee injury he suffered on November 2nd. The 23-year-old has been a full participant at practice this week and could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Kings have recalled Andre Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) in correspondence to Thomas being placed on Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).
Buchnevich suffered a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly midway through the second period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. Thankfully for the Blues, the injury should not keep him sidelined for an extended period. The 29-year-old Buchnevich has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 24 games this season.
Buchnevich suffered the injury after falling awkwardly midway through the second period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. We should receive an update on his status ahead of St. Louis' game against the Flyers on Saturday.
Samuel Helenius will draw back into the Kings lineup on Wednesday, resulting in Thomas being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).
Joel Hofer started in the Blues' impressive 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery. Even so, the Blues will revert to Binnington between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.04 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games this season (6-9-1) but has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +200 road underdogs against a Devils club that is first in the Metropolitan Division and is riding a three-game winning streak.
Joel Hofer started in the Blues' impressive 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery. Even so, the Blues will likely revert to Binnington between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.04 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games this season (6-9-1) but has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +200 road underdogs against a Devils club that is first in the Metropolitan Division and is riding a three-game winning streak.
Broberg has missed the last 11 games with a knee injury he suffered on November 2nd. The 23-year-old was a full participant in Tuesday's practice but likely won't play Wednesday in New Jersey. Head coach Jim Montgomery didn't want to speculate on Broberg's return, but it seems it could be as soon as Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Thomas will make his first appearance since November 13th when the Kings travel to San Jose on Monday. Samuel Helenius will sit in his place.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph has a -4 plus/minus and four points (2G / 2A) while averaging 12:15 time-on-ice in 15 games this season.
In their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery, the Blues will turn to Hofer between the pipes for only the second time in nine games. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in 30 contests (15-12-1), Hofer has struggled to replicate those totals this season, showcasing a subpar 3.45 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +189 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club without Chris Kreider (upper body).
In their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery, the Blues will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes for only the second time in nine games. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in 30 contests (15-12-1), Hofer has struggled to replicate those totals this season, showcasing a subpar 3.45 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +189 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club without Chris Kreider (upper body).
