St. Louis Blues Make Surprising Healthy Scratch
The Buffalo Sabres return to the ice Thursday night to face a struggling St. Louis Blues team desperate for a turnaround. The Blues have a 4-8-2 record this season and are 1-6-2 in their last nine games, including a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last night.
Unexpected Decision
In a surprising move, the Blues have made Jordan Kyrou a healthy scratch. Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reported that head coach Jim Montgomery explained the decision:
“Many players could have been scratched after last night’s game, and ultimately I decided on this group tonight.”
Kyrou's Performance and Impact
Kyrou, tied for second in goals and points on the team, is known for consistent scoring, having recorded three straight 30+ goal seasons before this year. He has also been effective against the Buffalo Sabres, accumulating nine points in 10 career games.
Advantages for the Sabres
For Buffalo, this is positive news as they won't face one of the Blues' top goal-scorers during this matchup.
Summary: The Blues’ choice to sit high scorer Jordan Kyrou reflects their search for solutions amid poor performance, benefiting the Sabres in their upcoming game.