Jan. 16 Match: Predicted Lineup Against Tampa Bay
The St. Louis Blues are preparing for their matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 7 p.m. This game will be broadcasted on FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN. The team is facing notable challenges due to injuries.
Injury Updates: Key Players Missing Time
Defenseman Philip Broberg is a game-time decision after suffering a hit from Mark Stone during last Saturday’s game against Vegas. He missed the subsequent game against Carolina but participated in practice this week. Broberg has yet to be fully cleared from the NHL’s concussion protocol, pending a final assessment.
Head Coach Jim Montgomery expressed his intention to play Broberg if he is cleared. “If he can play, I’m playing him,” he stated. The return of Broberg would be particularly beneficial as the Blues deal with more injury news.
Forward Robert Thomas has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Montgomery emphasized the need for the team to maintain its positive momentum despite these challenges, saying, “We need to play with the passion and spirit we played with last game.”
Game Day Preparations
The Blues conducted their morning skate at the Enterprise Center but did not finalize their lines. Joel Hofer is expected to be the starting goaltender for tonight’s game.
Predicted Lineup for Jan. 16 Match Against Tampa Bay
- Defenseman: Philip Broberg (game-time decision)
- Forward: Robert Thomas (injured reserve)
- Goaltender: Joel Hofer (projected starter)
The lineup will be updated following warmups based on Broberg’s status. The team aims to overcome their injury woes with a united effort on the ice.
