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Binnington will start vs. Utah on Tuesday.

The Blues can clinch a playoff berth with a regulation victory and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Binnington struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 17 shots (.824 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old goalie has an uninspiring 2.95 GAA and .880 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). Still, St. Louis enters Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4.

Jordan Binnington
Tucker will be a healthy scratch vs. Utah on Tuesday.

Tucker has been a lineup regular for the Blues lately but has a -3 plus/minus in his last four games and will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old Tucker is averaging 14:35 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

Tyler Tucker
Binnington is in the starter's crease at St. Louis' morning skate.

The Blues can clinch a playoff berth with a regulation victory and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Binnington struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 17 shots (.824 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old goalie has an uninspiring 2.95 GAA and .880 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). Still, St. Louis enters Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4.

Jordan Binnington
Broberg (personal) will return to St. Louis's lineup on Tuesday vs. Utah.

Broberg did not play the previous game for the Blues, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 23-year-old Broberg is averaging 20:30 time-on-ice and has 29 points (8G / 21A) in 67 games this season.

Philip Broberg
Romanov will start in Edmonton on Friday.

The Sharks have lost seven straight (0-5-2), coming off a roller coaster 8-7 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, and will turn to Romanov between the pipes on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Romanov played well in his most recent outing but suffered a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames despite saving 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%). He has a 4.02 GAA and .873 SV% in six appearances with the Sharks this season (0-4-0). The Sharks enter Friday's contest as sizeable +334 road underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Georgi Romanov
Drouin (rest) will not travel with Colorado on their upcoming road trip.

Colorado is locked into third place in the Central Division and will rest several key players for their final two games, including Jonathan Drouin, in anticipation of their first round playoff matchup. The 30-year-old Drouin has already missed Colorado's previous three games and ends the 2024-25 campaign with 37 points (11G / 26A) in 43 games.

Jonathan Drouin
Binnington will start in Edmonton on Wednesday.

The Blues' 12-game winning streak ended in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but they will try to return to the win column on Wednesday with Binnington tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing but received ample goal support and secured a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (27-21-4). The Blue enter Wednesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against an Oilers team with Connor McDavid (undisclosed), Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness).

Jordan Binnington
Binnington will start in Edmonton on Wednesday.

The Blues' 12-game winning streak ended in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but they will try to return to the win column on Wednesday with Binnington tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing but received ample goal support and secured a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (27-21-4). The Blue enter Wednesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against an Oilers team with Connor McDavid (undisclosed), Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness).

Jordan Binnington
Romanov will start vs. Calgary on Monday.

The Sharks have lost five straight (0-4-1) and will turn to Romanov between the pipes on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Romanov was solid in his most recent start, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Romanov has an ugly 4.21 GAA and .864 SV% in five appearances this season (0-3-0). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Flames team coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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

The Sharks have lost five straight (0-4-1) and will likely turn to Romanov between the pipes on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Romanov was solid in his most recent start, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Romanov has an ugly 4.21 GAA and .864 SV% in five appearances this season (0-3-0). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Flames team coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Georgi Romanov
Hofer will start in Winnipeg on Monday.

The Blues are riding a 12-game winning streak and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Monday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Hofer struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received adequate goal support in a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.66 GAA and .903 SV% in 30 games this season (16-7-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against a Jets team coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.

Joel Hofer
Hofer is expected to start in Winnipeg on Monday.

The Blues are riding a 12-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Monday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Hofer struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received adequate goal support in a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.66 GAA and .903 SV% in 30 games this season (16-7-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against a Jets team coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.

Joel Hofer