St Louis Blues News

Kessel will make his first appearance since December 12th, filling for Colton Parayko, who was late scratch on Friday due to an illness. Kessel has no goals and three assists in 26 games this season.

Parayko was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Matthew Kessel will draw into the lineup in his place.

Hofer played well in relief of Jordan Binnington in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, saving 10 of 11 shots (.909 SV%). The 24-year-old Hofer will start on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche and look to build on his 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% through 18 appearances this season (10-5-1). He has a .925 SV% in his last four appearances (2-1-0). The Blues enter the action on Friday as +158 road underdogs against an Avalanche team coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

Schueneman is an undrafted 29-year-old defenseman with seven points (2G / 5A) in 35 career NHL games. He has spent most of his career in the AHL, including scoring 12 points (2G / 10A) in 35 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).

Kessel spent the first part of the season in St. Louis, playing 26 games with the Blues, but has been in the AHL since mid December. The 24-year-old defenseman has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 17 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).

Texier has not played since January 14th but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Texier is averaging 12:27 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 24 games this season.

Hofer played well in relief of Jordan Binnington in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, saving 10 of 11 shots (.909 SV%). The 24-year-old Hofer will likely start on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche and look to build on his 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% through 18 appearances this season (10-5-1). He has a .925 SV% in his last four appearances (2-1-0). The Blues enter the action on Friday as +158 road underdogs against an Avalanche team coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

With Nathan Walker drawing back into the Blues' lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Sundqvist has nine points (3G / 6A) in 38 games this season.

Walker was scratched in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:38 time-on-ice and has nine points (5G / 4A) in 42 games this season.

The Blues have been outscored 6-2 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 35 games this season (13-18-3). The Blue enter Monday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

The Blues have been outscored 6-2 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 35 games this season (13-18-3). The Blue enter Monday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Canucks squad coming off a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

The Blues have won three of their last four (3-1-0) and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hofer was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% in 16 appearances this season (10-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as +132 home underdogs against a Golden Knights club they defeated 5-4 on Monday.

Broberg suffered a lower-body injury at practice on Wednesday but will be ready to suit up on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 35 games this season.

Broberg suffer a lower-body injury at practice on Wednesday. An update on his status should be provided before the Blues return to action on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 35 games this season.

The Blues are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, when Binnington allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%), and will return to him tending the twine on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 2.83 GAA and .899 SV% in 33 games this season (12-17-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +164 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club amid a three-game losing skid.