The upcoming matchup features the Tampa Bay Lightning facing off against the St. Louis Blues. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at The Spot. This clash is anticipated given the team standings and recent performances.
Lightning Projected Lineup
The Lightning, boasting a record of 29 wins, 13 losses, and 3 overtime losses, will take the ice with a strategic lineup:
- Jake Guentzel — Nick Paul — Nikita Kucherov
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Gage Goncalves
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Oliver Bjorkstrand — Jack Finley — Dominic James
- Defense: J.J. Moser — Darren Raddysh
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous — Erik Cernak
- Declan Carlile — Max Crozier
- Goalies: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Brandon Halverson
The Lightning will be missing some key players. Brayden Point has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury. Ryan McDonagh and Victor Hedman are also dealing with lower body and elbow issues, respectively.
Blues Projected Lineup
The St. Louis Blues enter this game with a record of 18 wins, 21 losses, and 8 overtime losses. Their projected lineup includes:
- Otto Stenberg — Brayden Schenn — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Dalibor Dvorsky — Jordan Kyrou
- Pavel Buchnevich — Nick Bjugstad — Jonatan Berggren
- Alexey Toropchenko — Oskar Sundqvist — Nathan Walker
- Defense: Cam Fowler — Colton Parayko
- Tyler Tucker — Justin Faulk
- Logan Mailloux — Matthew Kessel
- Goalies: Joel Hofer, Jordan Binnington
Injuries continue to challenge the Blues. Robert Thomas is out due to a lower body injury, while Philip Broberg is recovering from a concussion. Other players with significant injuries include Dylan Holloway and Pius Suter.
Status Report
The Lightning recently held an optional morning skate. Goalie Jonas Johansson will not participate, leading to the recall of Brandon Halverson from the AHL. Point’s absence marks a second consecutive game after he left due to injury.
For the Blues, Broberg’s status will be a game-time decision, which could influence their defensive strategy. Additionally, Thomas will undergo evaluation in two weeks.
As both teams prepare, fans eagerly anticipate how these lineups will play out in this exciting NHL matchup.
