Predicted Lineup for January 13 Clash Against Carolina
The St. Louis Blues will face the Carolina Hurricanes on January 13. Unfortunately, they will be missing two key players: Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas.
Injury Updates for Blues
Philip Broberg’s recent outing against the Vegas Golden Knights ended prematurely. He played only 55 seconds before leaving the game due to a hit from Mark Stone. According to Head Coach Jim Montgomery, Broberg is progressing well but is currently listed as day-to-day under concussion protocol.
Robert Thomas is also in a difficult position, having aggravated an existing injury. He is considered day-to-day and did not participate in practice on both Monday and the morning skate prior to the game.
Positive News: Nick Bjugstad Returns
Despite the setbacks, there is a silver lining for the Blues. Nick Bjugstad will return to the lineup after missing 15 games due to an upper-body injury sustained on December 9. He will join Pavel Buchnevich and Jonatan Berggren on the third line for the matchup against the Hurricanes.
Impact of Bjugstad’s Return
Montgomery shared his thoughts on Bjugstad’s return, highlighting several key aspects:
- Bjugstad adds physicality to the team.
- He serves as an additional right-shot center for faceoffs.
- His presence enhances the team’s penalty-killing ability.
- He contributes to both offensive play and defensive responsibilities.
The game against the Carolina Hurricanes is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be available on ESPN+, Hulu, and 101 ESPN. The Blues hope to overcome the challenge of missing Broberg and Thomas while welcoming Bjugstad back into the fold.
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