Thomas was on fire Tuesday with two assists through his first 17 shifts but was forced to leave the Blues' contest vs. Winnipeg after 15:19 TOI due to a lower-body return and did not return. St. Louis is expected to provide updates in the upcoming days before their next game Saturday vs. Montreal. If the 25-year-old is forced to miss any time, it will be a massive loss for the Blues as he was already up to six points (1G/5A) in his first seven games played.

Despite being outplayed by Joel Hofer early in the 2024-25 season, the Blues will turn to Binnington between the pipes for the fourth time this season. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.02 GAA and .895 SV% in three games this season (1-2-0). The Blues enter action on Tuesday as +133 home underdogs against their division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets, the hottest team in the league to start the season and the only team yet to suffer a loss (5-0-0).

Texier has not played since the season opener for the Blues, missing five games due to an upper-body injury. In his only game of the season, Texier recorded one assist and two shots on goal in 13:03 time-on-ice.

Despite being outplayed by Joel Hofer early in the 2024-25 season, the Blues will likely turn to Binnington between the pipes for the fourth time this season. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.02 GAA and .895 SV% in three games this season (1-2-0). The Blues enter action on Tuesday as +133 home underdogs against their division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets, the hottest team in the league to start the season and the only team yet to suffer a loss (5-0-0).

Neighbours was drafted 26th overall by the Blues in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and become a full-time NHLer last season. The 22-year-old Neighbours has three points (2G / 1A) in six games to start the 2024-25 campaign, and was tied for second on the Blues last season with 27 goals in 77 games.

Texier has not played since the season opener for the Blues, missing five games due to an upper-body injury. In his only game of the season, Texier recorded one assist and two shots on goal in 13:03 time-on-ice.

Mailloux was the 31st overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played one game with the Canadiens last season, his NHL debut, and recorded one assist. He has four points (2G / 2A) in two games this season with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

The Blues have lost two straight, being outscored 8-4, and will turn to Hofer between the pipes for the second time this season. The 24-year-old Hofer salvaged a 5-4 victory in his only outing this season but allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%). That said, the young netminder had a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in 30 appearances (15-12-1). The Blues enter action on Thursday as +127 home underdogs against a New York Islanders club with a 1-1-1 record.

Sundqvist underwent surgery for a torn ACL towards the end of the 2023-24 campaign and, after a long recovery, has finally been cleared for contact. The 30-year-old veteran enjoyed an average first season in St. Louis as far as personal production, with his six goals, 21 points, 68 SOG and 32 PIMs in 71 games played before the injury.

Binnington has played two of three games for the Blues thus far and will return to the crease for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. The 31-year-old Binnington had difficulty in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SVV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. That said, Binnington is sporting a 1-1-0 record early in the season and his Blues are slight -109 home favourites against the Wild.

Texier did not play the last two games for the Blues due to an upper-body injury and has been placed on Injured Reserve. In his only game of the season, Texier recorded one assist and two shots on goal in 13:03 time-on-ice. Brandon Saad, who missed the first three games of the season, has been activated from IR and will draw back into the lineup.

Kessel will get the night off on Friday after playing in each of the Blues' first two games of the season. Pierre-Olivier Joseph will draw into the lineup and make his Blues debut.

Texier was a late scratch on Thursday due to an upper-body injury and he will be sidelined again on Friday. Texier spent the first five seasons of his career as a Columbus Blue Jacket. The 25-year-old Texier had a career-high 30 points (12G / 18A) in 78 games last season.

On the tail end of a back-to-back set, the Blues will turn to Binnington in the crease on Friday night after Joel Hofer allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks last night. The 31-year-old Binnington was solid in the Blues' season opener on Tuesday, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The Blues enter action on Friday as +188 road underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.

On the tail end of a back-to-back set, the Blues will likely turn to Binnington in the crease on Friday night after Joel Hofer allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks last night. The 31-year-old Binnington was solid in the Blues' season opener on Tuesday, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The Blues enter action on Friday as +188 road underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.