Expected lineup: January 16 vs. Calgary

After a close 2-1 contest against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues look to pick up two more points in the race to close the three-point Wild Card gap (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network, 101) ESPN, Blues App).

Thursday’s morning skate at the Enterprise Center was optional, but based on Wednesday’s practice at the Centene Community Ice Center, the Blues will make a few small adjustments to the lineup ahead of tonight’s rematch.

“Our team is not at the level where we keep the same lineup,” head coach Jim Montgomery said. “It’s just going to be based on guys doing the right things out there and giving us a good opportunity for success. You played well, you’re going to keep playing, win or lose.”

Jim Montgomery confirmed forward Zack Bolduc would re-enter the lineup in a direct swap for Alexandre Texier on the third line, and that Jake Neighbors, who left practice early Wednesday as a precaution (upper body), will be questionable Thursday. .

Neighbors participated in the optional morning skate.

Joel Hofer will start in net tonight.

“We like the rotation we have with our goaltenders and the consistency they’ve been playing with,” Montgomery said.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Extenders

Jake Neighbors – Robert Thomas – Pavel Buchnevich
Dylan Holloway – Brayden Schenn – Jordan Kyrou
Brandon Saad – Oskar Sundqvist – Zack Bolduc
Alexey Toropchenko – Radek Faksa – Mathieu Joseph

Defense

Cam Fowler – Colton Parayko
Philip Broberg – Justin Faulk
Ryan Suter – Tyler Tucker

Goalkeeper

Joel Hofer