Projected Lineups for Blues vs. Stars Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars promises to be an exciting encounter. Scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, fans will be keen to see how both teams line up.
Blues Projected Lineup
The Blues are currently sitting at 19 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses (19-23-8). Their projected lineup includes:
- Jonatan Berggren — Brayden Schenn — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jordan Kyrou
- Otto Stenberg — Dalibor Dvorsky — Mathieu Joseph
- Alexey Toropchenko — Nick Bjugstad — Robby Fabbri
Defensive Pairings
- Philip Broberg — Colton Parayko
- Tyler Tucker — Justin Faulk
- Cam Fowler — Logan Mailloux
In goal, Jordan Binnington is expected to start, with Joel Hofer as the backup. The team faces some challenges with several players injured or scratched. Notably:
- Scratched: Matthew Kessel, Nathan Walker
- Injured: Mathieu Joseph (elbow), Pius Suter (lower body), Robert Thomas (lower body), Oskar Sundqvist (ankle), Dylan Holloway (ankle)
Stars Projected Lineup
The Dallas Stars boast a stronger record at 28 wins, 14 losses, and 9 overtime losses (28-14-9). Their expected lineup features:
- Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Mikko Rantanen
- Sam Steel — Matt Duchene — Wyatt Johnston
- Oskar Back — Justin Hryckowian — Mavrik Bourque
- Jamie Benn — Radek Faksa — Colin Blackwell
Defensive Pairings
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley — Nils Lundkvist
- Ilya Lyubushkin — Alexander Petrovic
Casey DeSmith and Jake Oettinger are set to handle goaltending duties. However, they also deal with injuries among key players:
- Scratched: Nathan Bastian, Kyle Capobianco, Adam Erne
- Injured: Tyler Seguin (ACL), Lian Bichsel (lower body)
Status Report
Forward Pius Suter is traveling with the team after returning from a high ankle sprain suffered on December 27. Dylan Holloway is currently day-to-day, pending MRI results for his injury.
Mathieu Joseph returns to the lineup after being activated from injured reserve. He missed seven games due to an elbow injury, while Oskar Sundqvist has been placed on injured reserve after an ankle cut.
Additionally, Mikko Rantanen is projected to play after recovering from an illness that sidelined him for two games.
As both teams prepare, this matchup could significantly impact their standings in the league. Fans will be looking forward to an engaging game filled with competitive play and skillful performances.
