St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators projected lineups, Digi Mart USA News: The St. Louis Blues could use the same lineup they went with in a 5-4 overtime loss at the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Projected forward combinations include Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud on the first line, followed by Connor McMichael, Mason McTavish and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki.
Injured for the Blues are Tyler Tucker (knee), Dillon Dube (neck) and Logan Mailloux (right hand). Mailloux was recalled from a conditioning assignment with Springfield of the American Hockey League on Friday but remains on injured reserve.
He was injured during the Blues’ final preseason game on Sept. 26, had surgery on Sept. 28 and was expected to be out eight weeks.
The Nashville Predators could go with the same lineup from their 3-2 overtime win at the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Projected forwards include Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly and Mavrik Bourque, along with Filip Forsberg, Shane Wright and Nils Hoglander.
For Nashville, Jonathan Marchessault and William Trudeau are on the injured list. Marchessault took part in an optional morning skate Thursday but did not play, and he is expected to miss a third straight game Saturday.
He is considered day to day.
