St Louis Blues News

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.

Brandon Saad will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Bolduc to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:12 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 39 games this season.

Neighbours is battling an upper-body injury but will avoid missing his first game of the season. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 45 games this season. He scored 27 goals 77 games last season but only has one goal in his past 13 contests.

Brandon Saad will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Walker to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:40 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

Neighbours is battling an upper-body injury and could miss his first game of the season. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 45 games this season. He scored 27 goals 77 games last season but only has one goal in his past 13 contests.

Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 37 games this season.

Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, sending Texier to the press box as a healthy scratch. Texier is averaging 12:27 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 24 games this season.

The Blues will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday when they host the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Hofer was excellent in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.86 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games this season (9-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -137 home favorites against a Flames squad that they defeated 2-1 on Tuesday.