Projected Lineups for Blues vs. Ducks Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks is generating excitement among hockey fans. Scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, this game will showcase two teams with contrasting fortunes this season.
Blues Projected Lineup
The Blues, with a current record of 24 wins, 29 losses, and 9 overtime losses, will take the ice with the following projected lineup:
- Dylan Holloway — Robert Thomas — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jordan Kyrou
- Jonatan Berggren — Dalibor Dvorsky — Pius Suter
- Alexey Toropchenko — Jack Finley — Oskar Sundqvist
- Philip Broberg — Cam Fowler
- Tyler Tucker — Matthew Kessel
- Colton Parayko — Logan Mailloux
Goalies for the game will be Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington. The Blues will be missing several players: Justin Holl, Jonathan Drouin, and Nathan Walker are scratched, but there are no reported injuries.
Ducks Projected Lineup
The Ducks are currently performing better than the Blues, holding a record of 35 wins, 24 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Their projected lineup is as follows:
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Cutter Gauthier
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Mason McTavish — Ryan Poehling — Frank Vatrano
- Ross Johnston — Tim Washe — Jeffrey Viel
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov — Ian Moore
Goaltending duties will fall on Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso. The Ducks have two players scratched: Jansen Harkins and Drew Helleson. Troy Terry and John Carlson are still out due to injuries.
Status Report
Neither the Blues nor the Ducks held a morning skate prior to the match. Colton Parayko is a game-time decision, having missed a recent game due to a back injury. On the other hand, Mikael Granlund is set to return following a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury sustained in the Olympic bronze medal game on February 21.
Fans anticipate a thrilling game as both teams look to secure crucial points in their respective campaigns.
