Holloway has not played with the Oilers since March 5th but will rejoin the team after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Holloway was impressive with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), scoring 16 points (10G / 6A) in 18 games.
The Blues have lost two of their last three (1-1-1) and will turn to Hofer on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hofer has played well when called upon, allowing three or fewer goals in his last six contests (3-1-2), but has lost two straight, including a 3-2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks in his last outing when he allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%). The Blues enter action as -210 home favourites.
Bjustad will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday in Seattle due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to be out a bit longer than day-to-day. The 31-year-old is having his best statistical season since 2017-18 with his career-high 22 goals, 45 points, 165 SOG, 59 PIMs and +11 plus/minus in 76 games this season.
Neighbours did not play on Sunday and could miss a second straight contest on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old Neighbours has enjoyed a breakout season with the Blues, scoring 38 points (27G / 11A) in 77 games.
Faulk exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks after playing only 13:20 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Before his injury, Faulk had three points (0G / 3A) in two games. He is likely out for the remainder of the season.
Holloway has not played with the Oilers since March 5th but will rejoin the team after being recalled from the AHL on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Holloway was impressive with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), scoring 16 points (10G / 6A) in 18 games.
Thomas will draw into the lineup for his second career game on Thursday as the Kings opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Arthur Kaliyev will sit in his place.
Marco Scandella will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Kessel to re-enter the lineup. Kessel has four points (0G / 4A), 38 hits, and 60 blocks in 32 games this season.
The Blues will turn to Binnington to tend the twine on Thursday in a battle against the Nashville Predators. Binnington has won two straight and was terrific in his last outing, saving 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) in an impressive 3-2 overtime win against the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. The Blues enter action on Thursday as +165 road underdogs.
