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Fowler left Thursday's game after taking a puck to the face and did not return; he's questionable to play Friday.

Fowler exited Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, a 6-4 victory, early in the first period after taking a puck to the face. His status for Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. Before his injury, the veteran defenseman had one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.

Cam Fowler
Binnington will start on Wednesday in Edmonton.

Binnington had the night off yesterday on the front end of a back-to-back but will occupy the crease for the Blues on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old Binnington had a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%) in an eventual 6-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. That said, Binnington was tremendous against the Edmonton Oilers less than two weeks ago, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%) in a 6-3 victory.

Jordan Binnington
Hofer will start on Tuesday in Winnipeg.

Hofer will make his first start in three games after making 18 stops (.900 SV%) in relief in the Blues' 6-1 loss to Detroit on Saturday. The 23-year-old has played well in his first full complete season as the Blues' backup netminder, with his 10-9-0 record, 2.80 GAA and .913 SV%, He takes on the tall task of the Jets in Winnipeg on Tuesday, who have won their last three games but are 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.07).

Joel Hofer
Binnington will start on Thursday vs. the New York Islanders.

Joel Hofer manned the crease for the Blues in a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, as the team will return to Binnington on Thursday night. Despite only recording two wins in his last five games (2-3-0), Binnington has continued his resurgent campaign, allowing three or fewer goals in four of those games, posting a solid .916 SV%. The Blues enter action as slight +105 home underdogs against the New York Islanders.

Jordan Binnington
Binnington is in the starter's crease at Thursday's morning skate.

Joel Hofer manned the crease for the Blues in a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, as the team will return to Binnington on Thursday night. Despite only recording two wins in his last five games (2-3-0), Binnington has continued his resurgent campaign, allowing three or fewer goals in four of those games, posting a solid .916 SV%. The Blues enter action as slight +105 home underdogs against the New York Islanders.

Jordan Binnington
Hofer will start on Monday vs. Toronto.

Hofer will start on Monday afternoon against the Toronto Maple Leafs, his first start in five contests. The 23-year-old netminder has been excellent lately when called upon, posting four straight quality starts (3-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each while posting a stellar .929 SV%. That said, the Blues are +142 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs club riding a three-game winning streak.

Joel Hofer
Binnington will start on Thursday vs. Edmonton.

Binnington will start for the third straight game and look to rebound after a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Binnington allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) on Tuesday, his worst performance in the last three weeks, an indication of how great Binnington has been since mid-January. That said, Binnington and the Blues enter Thursday's contest as +170 home underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers club that ranks fourth in the league offensively (3.51 GF / GP).

Jordan Binnington
Binnington will start on Tuesday in Toronto.

Binningston will make his second straight start in his hometown of Toronto on Tuesday as St. Louis closes out their Ontario road trip. The 30-year-old Stanley Cup Champion is playing his best hockey since 2020-21, with his 18-13-2 record, 2.89 GAA, .909 SV%, and two shutouts. He will take on the Maples Leafs on Tuesday, who have lost two of their last three games but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.44).

Jordan Binnington