The St. Louis Blues are set to face the Detroit Red Wings in an exciting matchup tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the league, with the Blues currently at 3 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss, while the Red Wings boast a record of 5 wins and 3 losses.
Projected Lineups for Blues vs. Red Wings Game
St. Louis Blues Lineup
- Jake Neighbours — Robert Thomas — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Mathieu Joseph — Brayden Schenn — Jordan Kyrou
- Pavel Buchnevich — Pius Suter — Nathan Walker
- Dylan Holloway — Oskar Sundqvist — Nick Bjugstad
Defense Pairings
- Cam Fowler — Colton Parayko
- Philip Broberg — Justin Faulk
- Tyler Tucker — Matthew Kessel
Goalies
- Jordan Binnington
- Joel Hofer
Player Status
- Scratched: Alexandre Texier, Logan Mailloux
- Injured: Alexey Toropchenko (upper and lower body soreness)
Detroit Red Wings Lineup
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Mason Appleton
- Lucas Raymond — Marco Kasper — Alex DeBrincat
- Andrew Copp — J.T. Compher — Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
- James van Riemsdyk — Michael Rasmussen — Jonatan Berggren
Defense Pairings
- Ben Chiarot — Moritz Seider
- Simon Edvinsson — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Jacob Bernard-Docker — Albert Johansson
Goalies
- John Gibson
- Cam Talbot
Player Status
- Scratched: Travis Hamonic, Elmer Soderblom
- Injured: Patrick Kane (upper body)
Game Preview
In their last game, the Blues faced a tough loss against the Utah Mammoth, ending 7-4. Coach Jim Montgomery has opted to make changes to the forward lines and defense pairs, maintaining a consistent trio of Buchnevich, Thomas, and Kyrou.
Meanwhile, Red Wings coach Todd McLellan provided updates on Patrick Kane, noting he is skating but remains day-to-day as he misses his fourth consecutive game. Additionally, he mentioned the possibility of Travis Hamonic returning to the lineup.
This matchup promises to be a compelling battle, with both teams eager to secure crucial points in the standings.
