It will be the first time that St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Schmaltz will get to face off against his brother Nick Schmaltz. Jordan’s entrance into the lineup means that Jakub Jerabek will be out of the starting lineup after just one game.
The Blues fell to Chicago in overtime in their previous matchup on October 6 by a score of 5-4. St. Louis was in control for most of the game, holding a two-goal lead in the third period.
Chicago Blackhawks (T-1st Place In Central)
Record: 2-0-2
Last 10: 2-0-2
Point Leaders: Jonathan Toews (8), Patrick Kane (7)
This will be the second of three matchups between these two rivals in the month of October, the Blues and Hawks will meet again on October 27 in St.