The Blues have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will have Binnington between the pipes for the third straight game on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was excellent in his last outing, despite losing 2-1 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%). The Blues enter action as -132 home favourites.
Berggren has been productive in limited action for the Red Wings this season, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 12 games. In 43 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Berggren has 46 points (19G / 27A) in 43 games.
The Blues, winners of six of their last seven (6-1-0), will return to Binnington between the pipes for the second straight game. Binnington has allowed four goals in two straight but was good enough in his last outing, saving 30 of 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a back-and-forth 4-3 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild. The Blues enter action as +141 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights club that has outscored their opposition 7-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Krug did not pay in the Blues' 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday due to a lower-body injury but will return to the ice on Saturday. Krug is averaging a modest 0.49 points per game this season but has been limited to only two points (0G / 2A) in his last nine outings.
Krug is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Krug is averaging a modest 0.49 points per game this season but has been limited to only two points (0G / 2A) in his last nine outings.
The Blues' four-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday and they will switch to Hofer in the crease for the second time in the last three games. Hofer has been solid lately, winning his last two games, including a 26-save performance (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks in his last outing. The Blues enter action as slight +110 road underdogs.
Dean was the 30th overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and will make his NHL debut on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The 21-year-old has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 47 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) this season.
Lindstein was the 29th overall pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old defenseman made his presence felt at the 2024 World Junior Championships, tallying eight points (2G / 6A) in seven games.
McTavish has missed two straight and four of the last eight but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. In his last four games, McTavish has zero points, four shots, and seven hits.
Binnington had the night off in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Binnington has played extremely well lately, posting a stellar .940 SV% across his last six games (4-2-0). The Blues, riding a four-game winning streak, are +186 home underdogs against the high-scoring Avalanche.
Binnington had the night off in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Binnington has played extremely well lately, posting a stellar .940 SV% across his last six games (4-2-0). The Blues, riding a four-game winning streak, are +186 home underdogs against the high-scoring Avalanche.
McTavish was a surprise scratch for Friday's game with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The Ducks will be forced to dress seven defensemen in his absence.
The Blues snapped a three-game losing streak in their last outing with Joel Hofer between the pipes but will return to Binnington on Wednesday night. Binnington has allowed three or more goals in his last two starts (0-2-0) but has been serviceable most of the season, posting a 2.86 GAA and .911 SV% in 46 games (22-18-3). The Blues enter action as +136 home underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings squad coming off a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders.
Dean was acquired by St. Louis last season in a trade that involved Ivan Barbashev heading to Vegas and has earned his first call-up to the Blues of his career. The 21-year-old was Vegas' 2021 1st-round pick (30th overall) and had eight goals, 13 points and 23 PIMs in 47 games with Springfield (AHL) this season.
