Fowler has been placed in COVID-19 protocol and will not play on Saturday.
St Louis Blues News
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Binnington led the Blues onto the ice for warmups.
The Blues have placed Pavel Buchnevich on the COVID-19 protocol list.
Buchnevich is the latest to land in COVID-19 protocol in St. Louis, joining Vladimir Tarasenko, Brayden Schenn, Colton Parayko and Scott Perunovich.
Texier (COVID-19 protocol) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday.
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Schueneman will be back in the Canadiens lineup on Thursday.
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Binningrton will start Sunday afternoon vs. the Stars.
The Blue Jackets have placed Alexandre Texier in COVID-19 protocol.
Texier missed the last two games due to a "non-COVID illness" but has now tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss at least two more games.
Bjugstad (undisclosed) did not travel to Boston for Thursday's game.
Bjugstad was reportedly in a lot of discomfort after getting hurt in Tuesday's practice and will not play in Thursday's game in Boston. Connor Dewar is expected to replace Bjusgstad on the Wild's fourth line.
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Binnington will start Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
Schenn (upper-body) was activated from IR and is expected to play Wednesday.
Schenn has been out since December 12th but was on the ice for Tuesday's practice and is expected to play Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Schenn will return on the wing and will skate with Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Buchnevich on the third line. Schenn had 10 points (4G / 6A) in 19 games before getting hurt.
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Binnington was the first goalie off of the ice at the Blues morning skate.
Texier will not play Tuesday due to a non-COVID illness.
This is a huge blow for the Blue Jackets, who will also be without Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins. Texier has been red-hot as of late, posting 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 10 games.
Fowler (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to be back in the lineup on Sunday.
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Binnington will start the Winter Classic in Minnesota.
Fowler (upper-body) will not play Friday in Vegas.
Fowler suffered what appeared to be a head/neck/shoulder related upper-body injury when he crashed into the board in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Fowler (upper-body) is questionable to play Friday in Vegas.
Fowler left Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The Ducks did not have much of an update on his status on Thursday but he was able to skate on his own and is questionable to play in Vegas.
Buchnevich will not play Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness.
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Binnington will start Wednesday vs. the Oilers.
Kyrou (upper-body) will return to the Blues lineup on Wednesday.
Kyrou has not played since December 11th due to an upper-body injury but will be back on the third line with Tyler Bozak and Logan Brown on Wednesday. Kyrou has nine goals and 16 assists (27 points) in 27 games this season.
Thomas (lower-body) will return to the Blues lineup on Wednesday.
Thomas has not played since December 4th due to a lower-body injury but will be back on the second line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Pavel Buchnevich on Wednesday. Thomas has been terrific this season, scoring two goals with 20 assists (22 points) in 24 games this season.
