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 have a record of 4-8-2 this season and have gone 1-6-2 in their last nine games, including a 6-1 defeat against the Washington Capitals the previous night.
Blues Seek Solutions with Unexpected Move
In search of answers, the Blues made a surprising decision by placing Jordan Kyrou on the healthy scratch list. Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reported the move and quoted head coach Jim Montgomery:
“Many players could have been scratched after last night’s game, and ultimately I decided on this group tonight.”
Benchng Kyrou, who is tied for second in goals and points on the team, is notable given his consistent performance. Kyrou has had three consecutive seasons with 30 or more goals and has not appeared to be a problem for the Blues this season.
Player Performance Against Buffalo Sabres
Kyrou has been productive against the Sabres, scoring nine points in 10 career games. His absence is expected to be an advantage for Buffalo.
Impact for Buffalo Sabres
This development is positive news for the Sabres, as they will face one less high-scoring threat on the ice.
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