The excitement is palpable as the St. Louis Blues gear up to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 10th. Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery has expressed his approval of the team's performance during their recent road trip, with just one notable exception: the final half-hour of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks last Wednesday. While he aims for more victories, Montgomery felt that the team demonstrated ‘good hockey’ during their match in Utah on Friday night.
What does this mean for the upcoming game? In light of these observations, Montgomery has decided to maintain the same forward lines and defensive pairings for the third consecutive matchup, emphasizing stability as a strategy. The only alteration to the lineup will be in net, where Jordan Binnington is set to take the starting position against the Golden Knights.
Fans can catch the puck drop at 9 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Midwest.
Here’s the projected lineup:
Forwards:
Jake Neighbours - Robert Thomas - Jordan Kyrou
Pavel Buchnevich - Brayden Schenn - Jimmy Snuggerud
Otto Stenberg - Dalibor Dvorsky - Jonatan Berggren
Alexey Toropchenko - Oskar Sundqvist - Nathan Walker
Defense:
Philip Broberg - Colton Parayko
Tyler Tucker - Justin Faulk
Cam Fowler - Logan Mailloux
Goalie:
Jordan Binnington
And here's where it gets interesting... With Montgomery's approach of sticking to a consistent lineup, some fans might wonder if this strategy will pay off or if it risks becoming predictable. What are your thoughts on maintaining a steady lineup versus making adjustments based on opponents? Do you believe this will lead to more successes on the ice? Feel free to share your opinions and engage in the discussion!
