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Oskar Sundqvist is expected to draw back into the Wilds' lineup Wednesday (lower-body) for Game 2.
Sundqvist has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury but will make his Minnesota Wild playoff debut Wednesday. The 29-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with 10 goals, 18 assists, 69 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 67 games between Minnesota and Detroit.
Tyler Tucker has been reassigned to Springfield (AHL).
Tucker had a goal, three assists, 21 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 26 games this season with St. Louis but has been reassigned to Springfield (AHL) for their playoff push. The 23-year-old returns to Springfield, where he had three goals, 18 assists, 77 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 39 games prior to his call-up.
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Joel Hofer will start Wednesday vs. Dallas.
Hofer allowed five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%) for the worst start of his career in his previous time between the pipes as he took the no decision to Los Angeles after being pulled after 15:50 TOI. The 22-year-old was incredibly solid in his previous short showing with St. Louis, picking up a 3-0-1 record, 2.79 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Dallas Stars, who have won four-straight games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.44).
Mason McTavish will be out for the remainder of the 2022-23 season (undisclosed).
McTavish left the Ducks' previous game after just 8:09 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not be forced to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season as he is out week-to-week. The 20-year-old puts the cap on a strong rookie season, where he picked up 17 goals, 26 assists, 161 SOG, 44 PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 80 games this season.
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Jordan Binnington is expected to start Thursday in Dallas.
Binnington allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was handed the loss by Minnesota last game. The 29-year-old will be happy to see the 2022-23 season come to a close, as he has a 27-26-6 record, .892 SV% and 3.35 GAA.
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Joel Hofer was the first goalie off the ice at the Blues' morning skate.
Hofer allowed five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%) for the worst start of his career in his previous time between the pipes as he took the no decision to Los Angeles after being pulled after 15:50 TOI. The 22-year-old was incredibly solid in his previous short showing with St. Louis, picking up a 3-0-1 record, 2.79 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Dallas Stars, who have won four-straight games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.44).
Joel Hofer has been recalled from the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Hofer had a 25-15-5 record, 2.57 GAA and .918 SV% with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) and has been recalled Monday to the St. Louis Blues. The 22-year-old returns to St. Louis, where he was 3-0-1 with a 2.79 GAA and .915 SV% earlier in the season.
Tyler Tucker has been recalled from Springfield (AHL).
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Binnington will start Saturday in Minnesota.
Sundqvist is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
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Binnington will start Thursday vs. the Rangers.
Binnington stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Philadelphia Flyers in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous 2022-23 season despite nearing 60 starts, with his 26-25-6 record, 3.36 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won two-straight games after a feisty 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Wednesday night.
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Binnington is expected to start Thursday vs. the Rangers.
Binnington stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Philadelphia Flyers in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous 2022-23 season despite nearing 60 starts, with his 26-25-6 record, 3.36 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won two-straight games after a feisty 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Wednesday night.
Pavel Buchnevich is expected to return to the Blues' lineup Thursday (upper-body).
Buchnevich missed the Blues' previous four games due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to St. Louis' lineup Thursday vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old has been having a fantastic season so far, with 25 goals, 66 points, 118 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 59 games this season.
Thomas (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday.
Thomas (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Thomas has missed the Blues' previous three games due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has 17 goals, 46 assists, 101 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 70 games played before his injury.
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Binnington will start Tuesday vs. the Flyers.
Binnington allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was handed the loss by Boston in overtime in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a year to forget in 2022-23, with his 25-25-6 record, 3.39 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the Philadelphia Flyers, who are in the midst of a three-game losing streak and are 29th in the NHL in goals per game (2.7).
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Binnington is in the starter's crease at the Blues morning skate.
Binnington allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was handed the loss by Boston in overtime in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a year to forget in 2022-23, with his 25-25-6 record, 3.39 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the Philadelphia Flyers, who are in the midst of a three-game losing streak and are 29th in the NHL in goals per game (2.7).
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Binnington led the Blues onto the ice for warmups.
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Binnington is expected to start Sunday vs. the Bruins.