ST. LOUIS BLUES NEWS

Leaves ice first Binnington was the first goalie to exit the ice Tuesday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus Vancouver.

Impact Binnington is over the 20-win mark for the first time since 2019-20 but is still sporting a career-worst 3.38 GAA and .892 save percentage. Even with the netminder struggling, Thomas Greiss continues to serve primarily as the No. 2 option for the Blues.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resurgent Canucks look to maintain hot streak in clash with Blues The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the NHL’s most improved teams under new coach Rick Tocchet during the final quarter of the regular se...

MARCH 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Resurgent Canucks look to maintain hot streak in clash with Blues The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the NHL’s most improved teams under new coach Rick Tocchet during the final quarter of the regular se...

MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Resurgent Canucks look to maintain hot streak in clash with Blues The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the NHL’s most improved teams under new coach Rick Tocchet during the final quarter of the regular se...

MARCH 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Vrana, Kapanen, Blais in prove-it mode for rebuilding Blues

The St. Louis Blues added three players before the trade deadline who could be a big part of getting back into contention next season

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Stephens: The 5-1 lead is now a 5-4 game going into the... - The Athletic The 5-1 lead is now a 5-4 game going into the third with the Blues scoring three times. Sloppiness crept into the Kings' game for sure again...

MARCH 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes loss in relief Binnington allowed two goals on 14 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Binnington came on to relieve Joel Hofer late in the first period after the Blues fell behind 5-1. The Blues would outscore the Kings 3-0 in the second, cutting the deficit to 5-4. However, Binnington allowed a pair of goals in the final frame as he was saddled with a 7-6 loss. The 29-year-old netminder falls to 23-25-5 with an .892 save percentage on the season. Hofer has outplayed Binnington of late, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the duo split starting duties down the stretch.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Sunday Kyrou scored a pair of goals in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kyrou snapped a four-game goal drought with a power-play tally late in the second period. He'd add a second marker late in the third, cutting the Blues' deficit to 7-6 with 49 seconds remaining in regulation. Kyrou is up to 33 goals, a career high, and 35 assists through 70 games this season. He's seven points shy of his career best of 75, set in 74 games last year.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Saad scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Saad got St. Louis on the board midway through the first period, beating Pheonix Copley from the slot with one second left on a Blues' power play. The goal was Saad's first since March 11, a span of eight games. The veteran winger is up to 30 points (18 goals, 12 assists) through 62 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters Sunday Hofer allowed five goals on 17 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Hofer struggled Sunday, allowing five goals in the first period before he was replaced by Jordan Binnington. However, the 22-year-old Hofer maintained his perfect record in regulation as the Blues would rally to score six before ultimately falling 7-6. Sunday's rough outing was the lone blemish in an otherwise impressive start to Hofer's NHL career. He's 3-0-1 with a .915 save percentage in five appearances this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in loss Buchnevich tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Buchnevich cut the Blues' deficit to 5-3 in the second period, beating Pheonix Copley after finding himself open in the slot. Buchnevich would later add an assist on Kasperi Kapanen's tally in the third. The two-point game snapped a four-game scoring drought for Buchnevich. The 27-year-old winger is up to 24 goals and 64 points through 58 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist Sunday Faulk tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.

Impact Faulk cut the Kings' lead to 5-2 early in the second period, one-timing a shot from the point that beat Pheonix Copley. Faulk would add an assist later in the frame on Jordan Kyrou's power-play tally. Faulk now has four points in his last two games after logging two assists Saturday in Anaheim. The 31-year-old blueliner is up to 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists) with a minus-13 rating through 73 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more helpers Sunday Blais logged a pair of assists in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Blais set up Brandon Saad's power-play marker in the first period before adding a second assist on Pavel Buchnevich's goal in the second. The 26-year-old Blais has points in four straight contests, tallying two goals and four assists in that span. Since returning to St. Louis, he's recorded eight goals and 15 points in 22 games after logging just five assists in 40 games with the Rangers. Blais should continue to offer some upside down the stretch while playing a middle-six role with St. Louis.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Hofer was assigned to AHL Springfield on Monday.

Impact Hofer has a 3-0-1 record at the NHL level this season with a 2.79 GAA and a .915 save percentage through five starts. He got the hook in the first period against Los Angeles on Sunday after giving up five goals on 17 shots in a 7-6 loss. Hofer's demotion puts Jordan Binnington back in the No. 1 goalie slot for the Blues.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings host the Blues after Arvidsson's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the St. Louis Blues after Viktor Arvidsson's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Kings' 4-1 win

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blues finish off season sweep of Ducks Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen each had two goals and an assist as the St.

MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eric Stephens: Blues win, 6-3. Jordan Binnington with 22 saves... - The Athletic Blues win, 6-3. Jordan Binnington with 22 saves. John Gibson stopped 30 of 36 shots. Silver lining is Ducks are comfortably in the four spot...

MARCH 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues' 6-3 rout of Ducks

Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues’ 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Sunday Hofer will get the starting nod in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Hofer defeated Detroit on Thursday to improve to 3-0-1 this season. He's registered a terrific .944 save percentage and 1.74 GAA in his four NHL appearances. The rookie netminder should continue seeing regular looks down the stretch.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE