St. Louis Blues Adjust Lineup for Sharks Matchup St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is out for Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks due to an upper-body injury sustained during a previous game. Coach Jim Montgomery confirmed that Thomas, who left Tuesday’s game against the Washington Capitals after being hit by Pierre-Luc Dubois, remains day-to-day and will not be available for the matchup. The Blues will adjust their lineup to accommodate Thomas’ absence, with Dalibor Dvorsky moving into his role and centering the top line alongside Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud. Montgomery highlighted Dvorsky’s recent improvements, calling the opportunity to play first-line minutes a “great chance” for the forward. Pius Suter will take over Dvorsky’s previous position, centering the third line with Otto Stenberg and Jonatan Berggren. Nathan Walker, who has been a healthy scratch in recent games, will join Alexey Toropchenko and Jack Finley on the fourth line. On defense, Matthew Kessel will replace Justin Holl, while Joel Hofer, who recorded a 22-save shutout in Tuesday’s game, will start in goal. Jordan Binnington will serve as the backup. The Blues’ projected lineup includes the top line of Holloway, Dvorsky, and Snuggerud, with Jake Neighbours, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou forming the second line. The third line will feature Stenberg, Suter, and Berggren, while the fourth line consists of Toropchenko, Finley, and Walker. Defensemen Philip Broberg and Logan Mailloux will pair with Theo Lindstein and Colton Parayko, while Cam Fowler and Kessel will form the blue line. Montgomery praised the Sharks’ team structure, noting their emphasis on teamwork and the leadership of superstar Macklin Celebrini.#st_louis_blues #macklin_celebrini #san_jose_sharks #jim_montgomery #robert_thomas
St. Louis Blues Projected Lineup for March 26 Game Against San Jose Sharks St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery confirmed on Wednesday that Robert Thomas will miss the team’s game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday due to an injury sustained during Tuesday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals. Thomas, who is listed as day-to-day, will not be part of the lineup for the contest at Enterprise Center. His absence will require adjustments to the team’s top line, with Dalibor Dvorsky stepping into the center role for the top unit. The lineup changes were outlined during a morning skate at the Enterprise Center, which was optional for players. Montgomery provided details on the expected formation for the game, noting that Pius Suter will take over the center position on the third line. Nathan Walker will join the fourth line as a wing, while Matthew Kessel will replace Justin Holl on the defensive side. Joel Hofer has been named the starting goaltender for the matchup. The Blues’ projected lineup includes Dylan Holloway, Dalibor Dvorsky, and Jimmy Snuggerud on the top line. Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou will form the second line with Otto Stenberg, while Pius Suter and Jonatan Berggren will pair with Alexey Toropchenko on the third line. Nathan Walker will join Jack Finley on the fourth line. Defensively, Philip Broberg and Logan Mailloux will form one pair, with Theo Lindstein and Colton Parayko on the other. Matthew Kessel will join Cam Fowler on the blue line. The game is set for a 7 p.m. start at Enterprise Center, with fans able to watch the matchup on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest or listen on 101 ESPN. The Blues’ broadcast app will also provide coverage.#st_louis_blues #san_jose_sharks #enterprise_center #jim_montgomery #robert_thomas
