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Danil Gushchin - Dropped back to minorsGushchin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

ImpactGushchin's demotion to the minors is expected to be temporary considering the team doesn't play again until Monday's clash with Vancouver. In his two outings this season, the 21-year-old winger notched one assist, three shots and five blocks. If he does get recalled before the trip to Vancouver, Gushchin should be in line for a top-six role and spot on the power play.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nico Sturm - Stepping away from teamSturm will miss the next two games as he takes a personal leave of absence, the Sharks announced Friday.

ImpactSturm will not be an option for the team's two-game road trip in which it faces Vancouver and Seattle on Monday and Wednesday, respectively. In his stead, Kevin Labanc should return to the lineup while Ryan Carpenter and Luke Kunin figure to be in contention for a third-line role.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Blues video room: Nine saves by Jordan Binnington analyzed by ex-NHL goalie Mike McKennaMcKenna, an ex-NHL goalie, analyzes nine saves by Binnington in the Blues' wins over Tampa Bay and Colorado.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

St. Louis visits Los Angeles in Western Conference play

The Los Angeles Kings host the St. Louis Blues in Western Conference action

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Thomas - Keeps streak alive with helperThomas recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks.

ImpactThomas helped out on a Pavel Buchnevich tally in the third period. The helper kept Thomas' point streak alive at eight games (five goals, seven assists). The center is up to 17 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 15 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Justin Faulk - Posts assist in lossFaulk logged an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks.

ImpactFaulk remained hot with his seventh assist over his last seven outings. The 31-year-old was limited to just one helper across his first eight games of the season. Overall, Faulk has eight assists, 27 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 22 hits and a plus-11 rating through 15 appearances. He remains a steady defenseman in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Pavel Buchnevich - Deposits only goal in lossBuchnevich scored a goal on eight shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks.

ImpactBuchnevich broke up Kaapo Kahkonen's shutout bid with a goal at 13:55 of the third period. Over his last four games, Buchnevich has four goals and three assists, effectively jump-starting his season after a slow start. He's at 10 points, 34 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 13 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE