Thomas was on the ice briefly this morning but will not play Monday in Winnipeg. This is the second straight game that Thomas has missed, so look for Brayden Schenn to remain on the top line. Monitor Thomas' status coming out of the All Star break, the Blues don't play again until next Saturday.
Binnington allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Blues' loss in Colorado on Saturday. Binnington did all he could to keep the Blues in it, but lost his third straight, allowing 11 goals on 67 shots (.836 SV%) in the process. Tonight he faces a Jets team that is 13th in the NHL in goals (3.18 GF/gm) as a massive +199 underdog, making him a risky fantasy option.
Thomas suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game in Arizona and is questionable to play on Saturday. With Thomas likely out, Brayden Schenn is expected to move up to the top line, and Noel Acciari will move into the top-6.
Tucker has one assist, 12 SOG and 10 PIMs through 12 games so far in his rookie season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as St. Louis takes on Arizona. Calle Rosen will replace Tucker in the Blues' lineup.
Walker has a goal, three assists, 16 SOG and 13 PIMs through 28 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as they take on Arizona. Josh Leivo will be his replacement as he heads to the press box.
Rosen was a healthy scratch for the Blues' previous game but will draw back into the lineup as they take on Arizona Thursday. The 28-year-old has five goals, eight assists, 35 SOG and a +13 plus/minus through 30 games this season.
Binnington was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took the loss to Chicago his last time out. The 29-year-old has fought the puck all season, with his 18-15-3 record, .891 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won three-straight games and are second in the NHL in goals per game (3.78)
Rosen will be the odd man out of the Blues' lineup Tuesday as Torey Krug (lower body) returns vs. Buffalo. Rosen has five goals, eight assists, 35 SOG, six PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to being a healthy scratch.
Buchnevich has 15 goals, 23 assists, 72 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 38 games but is week-to-week as he is expected to be re-evaluated after the all-star game on his ankle. Buchnevich underwent a minor-surgical procedure to address an infection in his ankle and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.
Krug last played on Dec. 23rd due to a lower-body injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to draw back into the Blues' lineup. The 31-year-old puck moving defensemen has five goals, 12 assists, 65 SOG, 13 PIMs and is a -20 plus/minus through 31 games prior to the injury.
Binnington was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took the loss to Chicago his last time out. The 29-year-old has fought the puck all season, with his 18-15-3 record, .891 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won three-straight games and are second in the NHL in goals per game (3.78).
Buchnevich missed Monday's practice due to a lower-body injury and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. Buffalo. The 27-year-old has been enjoying an excellent season to date, with his 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games placing him third on the team in points.
Binnington stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) picking up his third victory in five games as he beat Ottawa in his previous game. The 29-year-old has played very poorly all season, with his 17-14-3 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He will hope to keep improving his numbers, as he takes on Nashville, who has won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.73).
Binnington stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) picking up his third victory in five games as he beat Ottawa in his previous game. The 29-year-old has played very poorly all season, with his 17-14-3 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He will hope to keep improving his numbers, as he takes on Nashville, who has won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.73).
