Predicted Lineup for January 3 Match Against Montreal
Logan Mailloux is set to return to the lineup as the St. Louis Blues prepare to face the Montreal Canadiens on January 3. The match will take place at the Enterprise Center, starting at 3 p.m. (FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN).
Lineup Changes Ahead of the Match
Mailloux will replace Matthew Kessel on defense. Head Coach Jim Montgomery commented on Mailloux’s situation. “You always like to see what someone’s made of when they get to get in against a team that traded them away,” he noted. Montgomery expressed dissatisfaction with the defensive performance in the previous game, prompting this change.
Forward Adjustments
On the offensive front, Robby Fabbri will step in for Oskar Sundqvist on the fourth line. Montgomery stated that Sundqvist’s condition is “a little banged up.” As the team faces back-to-back games and three contests within four days, Fabbri is being called back into action.
Additional Notes on Player Roles
Fabbri and Mathieu Joseph have both played center in the past. Montgomery indicated that both players will have opportunities to fill that role during the match against Montreal.
Starting Goaltender
Jordan Binnington will start in goal for the Blues as they seek to secure a win against their former teammate’s squad.
- Match Date: January 3
- Opponent: Montreal Canadiens
- Location: Enterprise Center
- Start Time: 3 p.m.
- Starting Goaltender: Jordan Binnington
The excitement builds as the Blues look to improve with strategic lineup changes against the Canadiens. Fans will be eager to see Mailloux’s performance against his former team.
