MARCH 27, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Eric Stephens: The 5-1 lead is now a 5-4 game going into the... - The AthleticThe 5-1 lead is now a 5-4 game going into the third with the Blues scoring three times. Sloppiness crept into the Kings' game for sure again...
Jordan Binnington - Takes loss in reliefBinnington allowed two goals on 14 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.
ImpactBinnington came on to relieve Joel Hofer late in the first period after the Blues fell behind 5-1. The Blues would outscore the Kings 3-0 in the second, cutting the deficit to 5-4. However, Binnington allowed a pair of goals in the final frame as he was saddled with a 7-6 loss. The 29-year-old netminder falls to 23-25-5 with an .892 save percentage on the season. Hofer has outplayed Binnington of late, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the duo split starting duties down the stretch.
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Jordan Kyrou - Scores twice SundayKyrou scored a pair of goals in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.
ImpactKyrou snapped a four-game goal drought with a power-play tally late in the second period. He'd add a second marker late in the third, cutting the Blues' deficit to 7-6 with 49 seconds remaining in regulation. Kyrou is up to 33 goals, a career high, and 35 assists through 70 games this season. He's seven points shy of his career best of 75, set in 74 games last year.
MARCH 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Saad - Scores in lossSaad scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Kings.
ImpactSaad got St. Louis on the board midway through the first period, beating Pheonix Copley from the slot with one second left on a Blues' power play. The goal was Saad's first since March 11, a span of eight games. The veteran winger is up to 30 points (18 goals, 12 assists) through 62 games this season.
MARCH 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Troy Terry - Won't play MondayTerry (personal) won't play Monday against Colorado, Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register reports.
ImpactTerry left Saturday's 6-3 loss to St. Louis after the second period due to a personal matter. He has generated 21 goals, 56 points and 174 shots on net in 66 contests this campaign. Frank Vatrano (personal) will return to the lineup Monday.
MARCH 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
John Gibson - Facing AvalancheGibson will patrol the home crease Monday against Colorado, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.
ImpactGibson is coming off a 30-save effort in Saturday's 6-3 loss to St. Louis. He has a 14-28-8 record this season with a 3.93 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Gibson made 41 stops in a 5-3 victory over the Avalanche on Jan. 26. Colorado sits 15th in the league this campaign with 3.25 goals per game.
MARCH 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Frank Vatrano - Ready to returnVatrano (personal) will return to the lineup Monday versus the Avalanche, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.
ImpactVatrano, who missed Saturday's 6-3 loss to St. Louis, has compiled 18 goals, 36 points, 201 shots on net, 68 blocks and 80 hits in 72 appearances this season. Troy Terry (personal) won't play Monday, so Vatrano could get an increased role against Colorado.
MARCH 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
