Texier has points in only one of his last seven games, a two-point outing (0G / 2A) on February 21st against the Anaheim Ducks. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Tucker has played 16 games with the Blues this season, tallying two points (1G / 1A) and 27 penalty minutes but has not played since January 30th, his only contest in the last two months. Tucker will draw into the lineup in favour of Scott Perunovich.
Alexandrov has not played since February 15th, his only game in February, and will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Alexandrov has one point (0G / 1A) in 18 games this season. Kasperi Kapanen will be the odd man out of the lineup.
Kapanen played only 9:22 time-on-ice last night but recorded a -3 plus/minus and will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Kapanen has zero points in his last seven games.
Perunovich played only 14:19 time-on-ice yesterday, recording a -1 plus/minus. Since returning from a lower-body injury last week, Perunovich has been held without a point in three games, recording a -2 plus/minus, two shots, and three hits.
Binnington had the night off yesterday on the front end of a back-to-back but will occupy the crease for the Blues on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old Binnington had a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%) in an eventual 6-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. That said, Binnington was tremendous against the Edmonton Oilers less than two weeks ago, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%) in a 6-3 victory.
Hofer will make his first start in three games after making 18 stops (.900 SV%) in relief in the Blues' 6-1 loss to Detroit on Saturday. The 23-year-old has played well in his first full complete season as the Blues' backup netminder, with his 10-9-0 record, 2.80 GAA and .913 SV%, He takes on the tall task of the Jets in Winnipeg on Tuesday, who have won their last three games but are 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.07).
With Justin Faulk being activated from LTIR, Kessel has been reassigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL. Kessel registered two assists while averaging 17:25 time-on-ice through 22 games with the Blues.
Faulk has not played since January 24th but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from LTIR. The 31-year-old had quiet production through the first half of the season with two goals, 19 points, 90 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games played.
Texier recorded two points (0G / 2A) on Wednesday, snapping a six-game pointless skid. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Texier recorded two points (0G / 2A) on Wednesday, snapping a six-game pointless skid but will be a game-time decision on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. Texier has most recently been playing on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mathieu Oliver.
Perunovich has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury but has been activated from IR and will return to the lineup on Thursday. Before his injury, Perunovich was beginning to find his form, scoring five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
Joel Hofer manned the crease for the Blues in a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, as the team will return to Binnington on Thursday night. Despite only recording two wins in his last five games (2-3-0), Binnington has continued his resurgent campaign, allowing three or fewer goals in four of those games, posting a solid .916 SV%. The Blues enter action as slight +105 home underdogs against the New York Islanders.
Joel Hofer manned the crease for the Blues in a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, as the team will return to Binnington on Thursday night. Despite only recording two wins in his last five games (2-3-0), Binnington has continued his resurgent campaign, allowing three or fewer goals in four of those games, posting a solid .916 SV%. The Blues enter action as slight +105 home underdogs against the New York Islanders.
Bolduc was recalled on Tuesday and is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 20-year-old Bolduc was drafted 17th overall by the Blues in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Bolduc has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 48 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) this season.
Perunovich has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury and has been on Injured Reserve since January 30th but could return to the Blues' lineup on Thursday night. Before his injury, Perunovich was beginning to find his form, scoring five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
Perunovich has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury and has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to January 30th. Before his injury, Perunovich was beginning to find his form, scoring five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
