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.
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.
Bolduc will dress on Thursday after sitting out Monday's game against the Oilers. Bolduc has two goals and two assists in 18 games this season.
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.
Tyler Tucker will draw into the Blues' lineup on the blueline Monday as Kessel and Scott Perunovich will be healthy scratches for a Blues team that has dressed seven defensemen in recent games. Kessel Kessel has four points (0G / 4A), 38 hits, and 60 blocks in 32 games this season.
Tucker will play his first game with the Blues since March 5th. The 24-year-old Tucker has two points (1G / 1A) and 41 hits in 18 games this season. The Blues, who have rolled with seven defensemen in recent games, with scratch Matthew Kessel and Scott Perunovich on Monday.
