There is something going through the Blues’ locker room right now, and while it’s a relief not to discuss how it’s Covid, it’s still popping key players. Vladimir Tarasenko will be out this afternoon against the Blue Jackets. Robert Thomas will be returning, however, so it appears this bug both giveth and taketh away.
Jake Walman will be in for Tarasenko, as Craig Berube will be using seven defensemen today. It’s also probably safe to assume that today’s starter will be Jordan Binnington. After a 43 save performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening, Ville Husso deserves a bit of rest.