St. Louis Blues Make Surprising Healthy Scratch
The Buffalo Sabres returned to the ice Thursday night to face a struggling St. Louis Blues team. The Blues currently hold a 4-8-2 record this season and have been struggling recently, going 1-6-2 in their last nine games, including a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals the night before.
Blues' Unexpected Lineup Decision
In search of solutions, the Blues opted for an unexpected move by healthy scratching Jordan Kyrou. Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reported this decision, quoting head coach Jim Montgomery:
“Many players could have been scratched after last night’s game, and ultimately I decided on this group tonight.”
Kyrou, who is tied for second on the team in both goals and points, has been a consistent performer. Before this season, he tallied three consecutive seasons with 30 or more goals, and he has remained productive against Buffalo, scoring nine points in ten career games versus the Sabres.
Impact on Buffalo Sabres
This move is positive news for Buffalo, as they avoid facing one of the Blues' top goal-scorers during their matchup.
Summary
The Blues' surprising decision to sideline a key offensive player offers the Sabres a strategic advantage in an important game amid the Blues' recent struggles.
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