Impact McGing had four goals and 11 assists in 21 games with AHL Springfield before his recall. He made his NHL debut last season in the final game of the year and had no stats in 9:37 of action.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ST. LOUIS BLUES 11-12-1 · 5TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
11-12-1 · 5TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
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Hugh McGing - Ascends to top level McGing was recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday.
St. Louis visits Chicago after Thomas' 2-goal game
The St. Louis Blues visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Robert Thomas scored two goals in the Blues' 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue JacketsDECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Torey Krug - Produces helper Krug notched an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact With six helpers over his last eight games, Krug's offense is back on track after a four-game slump in mid-November. The defenseman is at 12 points, 61 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 26 contests overall. Krug continues to play in a top-four role and on the first power-play unit, giving him chances to improve on his scoring numbers as the season progresses.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brayden Schenn - Adds helper Friday Schenn put up an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Schenn set up a Robert Thomas goal late in the third period while the Blues had their goalie pulled for an extra attacker. The 32-year-old Schenn has two goals and three helpers over his last five games, getting back on track after a seven-game stretch in which he scored just one goal. The center is at 16 points, 54 shots, 51 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings while most frequently working on the second line.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pavel Buchnevich - Sends assist in loss Buchnevich recorded an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Buchnevich set up Robert Thomas' first goal of the contest. While he hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in more than two consecutive games since mid-November, Buchnevich also isn't enduring long droughts. The steady forward has nine goals, 11 helpers, 60 shots, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 24 contests overall while filling a top-six role.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Thomas - Nets two goals Friday Thomas scored twice on five shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact This is the third time this year Thomas has taken five or more shots in a game, as well as the first time he's scored multiple goals. He'd been limited to just two shots over his previous four outings, which stands in contrast to his improved shot counts on the year. The 24-year-old is up to 10 tallies, 27 points, 56 shots, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 26 appearances.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Hofer - Allows four goals in loss Hofer gave up four goals on 21 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact The Blue Jackets' second line did most of the damage against the 23-year-old goalie, accounting for three of the four goals on his line. Hofer has lost his last three outings, giving up 11 goals in that span while facing no more than 21 shots in any of the games. He's at a 5-5-0 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .893 save percentage. A better showing in goal would allow Hofer to challenge the ever-inconsistent Jordan Binnington for a larger share of the starts. Binnington will likely play Saturday in Chicago.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Game Highlights: Blue Jackets 5, Blues 2
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Blues @ Blue Jackets 12/8 | NHL Highlights 2023
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Meeting the Neighbours 👋
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Islanders acquire Bortuzzo from the Blues for a 2024 7th-round pick after putting Pulock on IR
The New York Islanders have acquired Robert Bortuzzo in a trade with the St. Louis BluesDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joel Hofer - Facing Blue Jackets Hofer will defend the visiting crease versus Columbus on Friday.
Impact Hofer has only played once in the last six games, making 18 saves on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday. The young goaltender is 5-4-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .901 save percentage this season. The Blue Jackets are averaging 30.1 shots on goal per game, 22nd in the NHL.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jackets take losing streak into home matchup with the Blues
The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to break a three-game skid when they play the St. Louis BluesDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Got it with the blade! ⛸
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Justin Faulk - Garners helper Faulk logged an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Faulk has slowed down a bit with just two assists and a minus-5 rating over his last seven contests. He opened November with nine assists over 11 games. The 31-year-old blueliner remains a steady all-around contributor with 12 points (all helpers), 48 shots on net, 34 hits, 57 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 25 outings this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Torey Krug - Adds assist in loss Krug notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Krug reached the 10-assist mark on the year by setting up Kevin Hayes' first-period marker. It's been a solid stretch lately for Krug, who has five helpers, including three on the power play, over his last seven games. The veteran defenseman is up to 11 points, 57 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 25 appearances this season, maintaining his spot in the top four and on the first power-play unit.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brayden Schenn - Registers assist Wednesday Schenn notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Schenn had gotten on the scoresheet in just one of his last six games with a three-point effort versus the Sabres on Nov. 30. The 32-year-old center set up a Jordan Kyrou tally in the first period. Schenn's offense has often come in bursts this season -- he has yet to establish a point streak longer than two games. He's produced 15 points, 50 shots, 49 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 25 contests.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Thomas - Produces helper in loss Thomas notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Thomas had a 12-game point streak earlier in the year, and after a two-game drought, he's responded with two goals and six helpers over his last eight outings. The center is thriving in a top-line role, to the tune of 25 points in as many outings. He's added 51 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating while averaging a career-high 20:23 of ice time per game as a key contributor in all situations.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Hayes - Pots goal in loss Hayes scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Hayes has found his scoring touch with four goals and two helpers over his last nine contests. The 31-year-old's improved play got him onto the second line after toiling in a bottom-six role to start the campaign. He's at six tallies, six assists, 39 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 25 appearances overall. Hayes could have more fantasy upside as long as he's playing with Brayden Schenn and Jordan Kyrou.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Neighbours - Lights lamp in loss Neighbours scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Neighbours had gone two games without a goal to open December, his longest drought in over two weeks. The 21-year-old had the Blues' first goal in this game, giving him eight tallies and one assist over his last 10 contests. He's up to 10 goals, one assist, 41 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 25 contests overall. He could stick in a top-line role as long as his offense is hot, though he's also been converting at a 33.3 percent rate lately, an unsustainable pace for even the best of scorers.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Kyrou - One of each in loss Kyrou scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Kyrou snapped his 10-game goal drought with the tally. During that span, he went minus-8 and picked up six assists, including two on the power play. The 25-year-old Kyrou remains in a top-six role, but his ice time has slipped slightly during his dry spell. He's picked up five goals, 12 helpers, 84 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 25 appearances. He's shooting 6.0 percent on the year -- he's never finished below 10.3 percent when playing at least 25 games in a campaign.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Binnington - Kept busy in loss Binnington allowed five goals on 48 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact Binnington looked to repeat his heroics from Monday's 2-1 overtime win in Vegas, and he had a strong first period. The momentum didn't hold in the second, as he gave up four goals over a 10-minute span to squander a two-goal lead. The 30-year-old has allowed four or more goals in five of his last eight outings -- he remains wildly inconsistent, though not to the point of losing his starting job. Binnington is at 8-7-1 with a 2.99 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. The Blues play a road back-to-back this weekend, visiting the Blue Jackets on Friday and the Blackhawks on Saturday. Binnington and Joel Hofer will likely split the pair of favorable matchups.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game Highlights: Golden Knights 6, Blues 3
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