ST. LOUIS BLUES NEWS

Torey Krug - Adds helper Krug notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Krug has three helpers over his last four contests. The veteran defenseman has had some productive bursts this season, but very few have turned into sustained production. He's up to 37 points (12 on the power play) with 159 shots on goal, 109 blocked shots, 63 hits and a minus-31 rating over 75 appearances in a top-four role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Buchnevich - Logs assist in loss Buchnevich notched an assist, four shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits, two PIM and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Buchnevich did a little bit of everything while again lining up as the second-line center. The 28-year-old forward has 10 points over his last nine games, but he hasn't shown much consistency from one contest to another. He's at 59 points, 195 shots on net, 48 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 74 outings this season, putting him on track for his worst point total in three years as a Blue.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Thomas - Registers assist in loss Thomas posted an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Thomas' offense has gone cold recently -- this was just his second helper over his last eight games. The veteran center still has a chance at a career year. He's produced 23 goals, 52 assists, 158 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 76 appearances. He needs two more points to match his high mark of 77 from the 2021-22 campaign.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Faulk - Contributes two helpers in loss Faulk notched two assists, five shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Faulk has picked up the pace with 10 helpers and a plus-7 rating over his last 12 contests. He helped out on both of the Blues' goals in a failed third-period rally. The 32-year-old defenseman is up to 30 points (seven on the power play), 129 shots on net, 82 hits, 103 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 59 outings this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Saad - Stays warm Thursday Saad scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Saad has six goals and two assists over his last seven outings. The winger tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, but the Blues couldn't build off of his marker. His recent scoring surge has salvaged another middling campaign -- he's up to 26 tallies, 40 points, 130 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 76 appearances on the year.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Neighbours - Lights lamp in loss Neighbours scored a goal on three shots and doled out four hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Neighbours' scoring pace remains hot -- he has seven goals and three assists over his last 11 outings. The winger's third-period tally Thursday sparked a comeback push that fell short. He's up to 27 goals, 38 points, 144 shots on net, 138 hits and a minus-16 rating through 76 appearances in his first full NHL campaign.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Kyrou - Pots late power-play goal in loss Kyrou scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Kyrou cut the deficit to 4-3 late in the third period, but the Predators answered with a pair of empty-netters. Kyrou has six goals and five assists over his last 10 contests. The winger is up to 26 goals, 59 points (17 on the power play), 234 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 76 outings overall, playing mainly in a top-six role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Binnington - Loses key game Binnington stopped 25 of 29 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators. The last two goals were empty-netters.

Impact A win for the Blues would have put them just four points behind the Predators, but the loss means the gap is eight points. It was a tough loss to take for Binnington and the Blues, and one that makes their pursuit of a playoff spot look grim with just six games left on the schedule. He's allowed three or more goals four times over his last six outings despite going 3-2-1 in that span. Binnington is at 27-20-4 with a 2.84 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 54 appearances. As long as the team still has a chance, Binnington is likely to see most of the starts, but Joel Hofer could get more looks once the Blues are mathematically eliminated.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg has 3 points, Predators top Blues to end 3-game skid | NHL.com Saros makes 44 saves for Nashville, which extends lead in Western wild card

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Filip Forsberg helps Predators top Blues to end skid Filip Forsberg scored twice in a three-point game to pace the host Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the St.Louis Blues that snapped...

APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Forsberg has 2 goals and an assist to lead Predators over Blues, 6-3

Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist, Juuse Saros made 44 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to snap a three-game losing streak

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions The St. Louis Blues (40-31-4) visit the Nashville Predators (43-28-4) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. B...

APRIL 4 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Jordan Binnington - Starting in Nashville Binnington will defend the road net Thursday versus the Predators, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Binnington is coming off a 36-save performance in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Edmonton. The 30-year-old netminder is 27-19-4 with a 2.82 GAA and a .913 save percentage this season. The Predators are averaging 3.23 goals, 12th in the NHL.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Player grades: Edmonton Oilers lose a weird one 3-2 to St. Louis Blues Player grades: What we learned form Edmonton Oilers St. Louis Blues Player grades: Edmonton Oilers lose a weird one 3-2 to St. Louis Blues

APRIL 4 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Predators hope to shake off late-season rut vs. Blues A three-game skid has turned the Nashville Predators into potential prey.As the Predators prepare to host the St.Louis Blues on Thursday, it...

APRIL 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Hayes - Questionable for Thursday Hayes is dealing with an illness Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday's game against Nashville, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Hayes has 13 goals and 29 points in 75 appearances this season. If he doesn't play Thursday, then Zachary Bolduc might draw back into the lineup.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blues in action against the Predators after overtime victory

The St. Louis Blues visit the Nashville Predators after the Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers hockey standout Jimmy Snuggerud announces he's staying with the team The St. Louis Blues made Jimmy Snuggerud the No. 23 overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft, but for now, he's staying in college.

APRIL 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jimmy Snuggerud - Heading back to school Snuggerud will return to the University of Minnesota next season, the Gophers announced Tuesday.

Impact After a solid sophomore campaign in which Snuggerud notched 21 goals and 13 helpers in 39 games, there was plenty of speculation he would make the jump to the professional ranks. Instead, the 2022 first-round pick will be back with the Gophers in the hopes of making another run at a National Title. The Blues have until Aug. 15, 2026, to sign Snuggerud before be would become an unrestricted free agent.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Schenn - Nets a pair Monday Schenn scored two goals in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Schenn got St. Louis on the board with a power-play marker 8:15 into the second period before giving the Blues a 2-1 lead early in the third, beating Stuart Skinner with a one-timer off the rush. The 32-year-old Schenn now has eight points (three goals, four assists) in his last nine contests. He's up to 17 goals and 39 points through 75 games this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Blues edge Oilers behind Brandon Saad's OT goal Brandon Saad scored in overtime to lift the St.Louis Blues past the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night.With the Los Angeles falling 4...

APRIL 2 • KANSASCITY.COM