Anticipated Lineup for Jan. 31 Match Against Blue Jackets

As the NHL season progresses, anticipation builds for the upcoming match on January 31 between the St. Louis Blues and the Columbus Blue Jackets. This game marks a crucial moment for the Blues as they prepare for the Olympic break.

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In a recent announcement, the Blues have confirmed that Jake Neighbours will not participate in the match due to an upper-body injury. However, both Pius Suter and Jimmy Snuggerud are set to take the ice.

Game-Time Decisions

Head Coach Jim Montgomery stated that several players will be game-time decisions, including Neighbours, Snuggerud, and Suter. All three players attended the optional morning skate ahead of the game, which took place at Enterprise Center.

“They’re all right now taking the optional skate, and we’ll know for sure later,” Montgomery commented. “We want all three to play, they want to play, so we’ll have a definitive answer shortly.”

Pius Suter’s Return

Pius Suter is returning after a five-week absence due to a right ankle injury sustained on December 27 against the Nashville Predators. Montgomery expressed optimism regarding Suter’s condition, indicating that if he feels good on game day, he will be included in the lineup.

Projected Lineup Against Blue Jackets

As of the latest updates, here is the projected lineup for the game:

• Forwards:
  • Brayden Schenn
  • Dalibor Dvorsky
  • Jimmy Snuggerud
  • Robby Fabbri
  • Pavel Buchnevich
  • Jordan Kyrou
  • Jonatan Berggren
  • Pius Suter
  • Nick Bjugstad
  • Alexey Toropchenko
  • Oskar Sundqvist
  • Nathan Walker
• Defense:
  • Philip Broberg
  • Colton Parayko
  • Tyler Tucker
  • Justin Faulk
  • Cam Fowler
  • Logan Mailloux
• Goalie:
  • Jordan Binnington

The match against the Blue Jackets is set for January 31, with the puck dropping at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest and 101 ESPN, as well as through the Blues App.