Joel Hofer started in the Blues' impressive 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery. Even so, the Blues will revert to Binnington between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.04 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games this season (6-9-1) but has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +200 road underdogs against a Devils club that is first in the Metropolitan Division and is riding a three-game winning streak.

Joel Hofer started in the Blues' impressive 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery. Even so, the Blues will likely revert to Binnington between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.04 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games this season (6-9-1) but has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +200 road underdogs against a Devils club that is first in the Metropolitan Division and is riding a three-game winning streak.

Broberg has missed the last 11 games with a knee injury he suffered on November 2nd. The 23-year-old was a full participant in Tuesday's practice but likely won't play Wednesday in New Jersey. Head coach Jim Montgomery didn't want to speculate on Broberg's return, but it seems it could be as soon as Saturday vs. the Flyers.

Zack Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph has a -4 plus/minus and four points (2G / 2A) while averaging 12:15 time-on-ice in 15 games this season.

Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 11:26 time-on-ice and has five points (0G / 5A) in 16 games this season.

In their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery, the Blues will turn to Hofer between the pipes for only the second time in nine games. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in 30 contests (15-12-1), Hofer has struggled to replicate those totals this season, showcasing a subpar 3.45 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +189 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club without Chris Kreider (upper body).

In their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery, the Blues will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes for only the second time in nine games. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in 30 contests (15-12-1), Hofer has struggled to replicate those totals this season, showcasing a subpar 3.45 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Blues enter the action on Monday as +189 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club without Chris Kreider (upper body).

Joseph has been sidelined the past three games but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, replacing Matthew Kessel. The 25-year-old Joseph is averaging 13:48 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A), 10 blocks, and seven hits in 13 games.

Mathieu Joseph will return from a one game absence, resulting in Texier being sidelined as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Texier, after recording three points (1G / 2A) and a -1 plus/minus in his first five games, has a -5 rating and zero points in seven games since.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph will return from a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury, resulting in Kessel being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kessel has been a regular in the lineup this season, averaging 12:47 time-on-ice, scoring two points (0G / 2A).

Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Joseph to return to the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph had three points (1G / 2A) in his first six games but has only tallied one assist in seven games since.

Joseph has been sidelined the past three games but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, replacing Matthew Kessel. The 25-year-old Joseph is averaging 13:48 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A), 10 blocks, and seven hits in 13 games.

For the sixth time in seven games, the Blues will roll with Binnington in their crease. The 31-year-old Binnington has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.19 GAA and .887 SV% in 15 games (5-8-1). He has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five (1-4-0). The Blues enter the action on Thursday as sizeable -220 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks club defeated 5-2 last night by the Dallas Stars.

Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 11:38 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.

Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup for the Blues on Tuesday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:19 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 13 games this season.