Following a heavy defeat, the St. Louis Blues aim to shift their momentum as they prepare to face the Buffalo Sabres. This matchup will occur on November 6 at 6 p.m. CT. Just one day after a disheartening 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, the Blues held a full morning skate, a rare occurrence for teams playing back-to-back games. Head Coach Jim Montgomery emphasized the necessity for communication and on-ice practice after the team’s recent struggles.
Game Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
Montgomery stated, “We needed to talk, we needed to meet, we needed to go on the ice and work a little bit.” The Blues’ preparation reflects their determination to improve following the recent performance. The matchup against the Sabres is critical as it concludes a quick two-game road trip.
Projected Lineup for November 6
The Blues will make several adjustments to their lineup for the game against the Sabres:
- Alexandre Texier replaces Jordan Kyrou
- Mathieu Joseph returns in place of Oskar Sundqvist
- Matthew Kessel steps in for Logan Mailloux
Joel Hofer is expected to start as the goaltender for this encounter. This lineup reflects Montgomery’s intent to bolster the team’s performance against the Sabres.
As the game approaches, fans and analysts will closely watch how these changes impact the Blues’ capabilities on the ice.
