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Canes rely on depth for Chicago showdown
sports1 day ago

Canes rely on depth for Chicago showdown

Carolina Hurricanes rest several regulars for the April 9 game at Chicago, recalling four players from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves as they near the playoffs. Coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated at least three of Skyler Brind'Amour, Charles Alexis Legault, Bradly Nadeau and Josiah Slavin could skate, while defenseman Jalen Chatfield will not play due to injury. Frederik Andersen is expected to start in goal, with Pyotr Kochetkov sidelined after hip surgery. The projected lineup features Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis on the top line and Slavin-Chatfield on defense, with Gostisbehere-Nikishin on the second pair and Jordan Staal handling some first-period power-play duties, underscoring the team’s focus on health ahead of the playoffs.

Blues Bring Back Stenberg, Walker in Key Lineup Shuffle vs Jets
sports1 day ago

Blues Bring Back Stenberg, Walker in Key Lineup Shuffle vs Jets

The St. Louis Blues will shuffle three lineup slots for their home game against the Winnipeg Jets, with Otto Stenberg and Nathan Walker returning to replace Jonathan Drouin and Pius Suter (rest). Stenberg moves to the second line and Walker to the fourth, while Pavel Buchnevich centers the third line with Jake Neighbours and Jonatan Berggren. Jordan Binnington is slated to start in goal behind a forward group of Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud, Stenberg-Dvorsky-Kyrou, Neighbours-Buchnevich-Berggren, and Toropchenko-Finley-Walker, with defense pairs Broberg-Mailloux, Lindstein-Parayko, and Fowler-Tucker.

Thomas Returns to Blues' Top Line for Maple Leafs Showdown
sports13 days ago

Thomas Returns to Blues' Top Line for Maple Leafs Showdown

Robert Thomas is set to return to the Blues’ lineup and skate on the top line against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Justin Holl replacing Matthew Kessel on defense and Jordan Binnington in net. The projected forwards are Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud, Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou, Stenberg-Dvorsky-Berggren, and Toropchenko-Finley-Suter, while defense pairs are Broberg-Mailloux, Lindstein-Parayko, and Fowler-Holl. Puck drop is at 6 p.m. Saturday, with TV/radio coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, First Alert 4, Matrix Midwest and 101 ESPN/Blues App.

Berggren Back in Blues' Projected Lineup Against Capitals
sports17 days ago

Berggren Back in Blues' Projected Lineup Against Capitals

The Blues expect Joel Hofer to start in goal and have Jonatan Berggren return on the third line for tonight's game against the Capitals, with the rest of the lineup and defense lining up as in the prior 3-1 win over Vancouver: forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Stenberg-Dvorsky-Berggren; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter; defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl.

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker
sports20 days ago

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker

Blues head to Vancouver to close their three-game Canada trip on March 21; coach Jim Montgomery largely keeps the lineup, with Justin Holl in for Tyler Tucker due to a week-to-week lower-body injury, and Jordan Binnington starting in goal. Projected lines: Forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Drouin-Dvorsky-Stenberg; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter. Defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl. Game at Rogers Arena (6 p.m. CT), broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN.

Canes Projected Lineup Set for Toronto Clash
sports21 days ago

Canes Projected Lineup Set for Toronto Clash

Hurricanes publish a projected lineup for Friday’s game in Toronto: Brandon Bussi in net, Taylor Hall poised for his 100th Hurricanes game, and a top forward trio of Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis with Hall-Stankoven-Blake on the second line; defense is Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, Reilly-Nikishin. Injuries list Gostisbehere and Kochetkov, while Deslauriers and Kotkaniemi are scratches; PP units are outlined.

Blues roll out three-in projected lineup against Flames
sports23 days ago

Blues roll out three-in projected lineup against Flames

St. Louis Blues head to Calgary on a Canadian road trip with a three-player lineup shakeup (Drouin, Stenberg, Tucker in; Berggren, Sundqvist, Holl out) and Joel Hofer in goal for the March 18 game. The Blues have won eight straight against the Flames dating back to 2023 and are 7-2-1 since the Olympic break, while Calgary sits 2-7-1 in their last 10. Projected lines include forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Drouin-Dvorsky-Stenberg; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter; defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Tucker; goalie Hofer.

Andersen to Start as Canes Host Penguins, Gostisbehere Out
sports-hockey1 month ago

Andersen to Start as Canes Host Penguins, Gostisbehere Out

Frederik Andersen is expected to start in net for the Hurricanes against the Penguins, with Shayne Gostisbehere sidelined by a lower-body injury. Mike Reilly returns to the lineup, Nic Deslauriers remains scratched as he waits for his debut, and Sean Walker carries a five-game point streak. The Hurricanes’ projected lines and defense are listed, with Jordan Staal handling first-unit faceoffs on the power play when on the ice.

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Open Western Swing at Seattle
sports1 month ago

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Open Western Swing at Seattle

Frederik Andersen is expected to start for the Hurricanes against the Seattle Kraken as Carolina begins a four-game Western swing, with no changes to a lineup that has earned points in 12 straight. Taylor Hall is hot, and the team lists lines, defense pairings, and special-teams setups, while Pyotr Kochetkov remains out for the year and Kotkaniemi/Mike Reilly are scratched.

Blues Return to Action with Debuts Against Kraken
sports1 month ago

Blues Return to Action with Debuts Against Kraken

The St. Louis Blues host the Seattle Kraken at Enterprise Center (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, 101 ESPN) in their first game since Feb. 4. Coach Jim Montgomery says the team is ready to play; Brayden Schenn is expected to return after an illness and Dylan Holloway comes back from an ankle injury. Robert Thomas is on a personal-leave and is expected back Friday. Jack Finley will make his Blues debut, with his father Jeff Finley in attendance. The projected lineup features Neighbours–Buchnevich–Kyrou; Schenn–Dvorsky–Snuggerud; Holloway–Suter–Berggren; Toropchenko–Finley–Walker on offense, Broberg–Parayko; Tucker–Faulk; Fowler–Mailloux on defense, with Joel Hofer in goal.

Canes Return with Full Roster Against Lightning After Olympic Break
sports1 month ago

Canes Return with Full Roster Against Lightning After Olympic Break

Carolina Hurricanes bring a full lineup back for tonight's game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Eric Robinson returning and Sebastian Aho possibly taking the morning off; Brandon Bussi is expected to start in goal after seven straight wins; projected forwards include Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, Carrier-Jankowski/Kotkaniemi-Robinson, with Slavin-Chatfield on D and Gostisbehere-Nikishin; Pyotr Kochetkov out for the year and Jankowski/Kotkaniemi and Mike Reilly scratched.

Bussi Set to Start as Canes Chase 10th Consecutive Point vs Rangers
sports2 months ago

Bussi Set to Start as Canes Chase 10th Consecutive Point vs Rangers

Carolina Hurricanes aim to extend their season-best point streak to 10 games against the New York Rangers, with Brandon Bussi likely starting in goal. Sebastian Aho looks to score for the fourth straight game before Olympic duty, while Jordan Staal seeks a five-game point streak; the projected lineup features Svechnikov, Aho, and Jarvis up front with Slavin, Chatfield on defense, and notes include Kochetkov out after hip surgery and Eric Robinson sidelined, with Mike Reilly scratched.

Blues Seek Pre-Olympic Win in Dallas Showdown
sports2 months ago

Blues Seek Pre-Olympic Win in Dallas Showdown

The St. Louis Blues visit the Dallas Stars for their final game before the Olympic break (8:30 p.m. CT, TNT/HBO Max/101 ESPN). After a loss in Nashville, Blues coach Jim Montgomery says lineup decisions remain open, with the possibility of 11 forwards/7 defensemen or the usual 12F/6D. Jordan Binnington will start in goal and Nathan Walker returns to the lineup. Projected forwards: Schenn–Dvorsky–Snuggerud; Neighbours–Buchnevich–Kyrou; Fabbri–Suter–Walker; Toropchenko–Sundqvist. Defense: Broberg–Parayko; Tucker–Faulk; Fowler–Mailloux; Kessel.