Blues Eye Second Straight Win Against Sharks
The St. Louis Blues are back on home ice Thursday night, looking to make it two wins in a row after a hard-fought victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Blues defeated the Canucks 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday, giving their head coach Jim Montgomery a reason to be optimistic heading into tonight’s matchup against the San Jose Sharks.
Minimal Changes Expected for Blues
Despite a grueling back-to-back, Montgomery indicated he will make minimal lineup changes. "I thought we played a really good game [against Vancouver]. Maybe our most complete game of the year," Montgomery said after Tuesday’s win.
The only significant change will be on the fourth line, with Nathan Walker moving to center and Mathieu Joseph drawing back into the lineup on the right wing. This change comes in the wake of Radek Faksa’s injury. Faksa, who sustained a skate blade cut late in the third period against Vancouver, is expected to be back in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Dallas Stars.
Goalie Decision and Montgomery’s Focus
Jordan Binnington is expected to start in goal for the Blues Thursday night. Montgomery stressed the importance of starting strong and building momentum throughout the game against the Sharks. "Coming back from Vancouver, it’s a tough game. Our body clocks are somewhere in the Rocky Mountains right now," he commented. " And we need to start this game on time, and we need to get better throughout the game."
St. Louis Blues Fan Resources
For those looking to watch the game, here’s how:
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN
- Streaming: Blues App
Don’t miss this exciting matchup as the Blues try to extend their winning streak. Let us know in the comments who you think will come out on top!