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Projected Lineup: November 2 – Toronto
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Projected Lineup: November 2 – Toronto

The Blues look to get back in the win column on Saturday night as they return home to host the Toronto Maple Leafs and former Head Coach Craig Berube (6 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN, Blues App).

Head Coach Drew Bannister is expected to change forward lines once again and make a change in defensive pairings following Thursday’s 2-1 loss in Philadelphia. Predicted lines and pairings are based on Friday’s practice at Centene Community Ice Center.

“I think we played well, but I still think we can do better. I think as a team, when things aren’t going well, you’ve got to be able to change things; you’ve got to change things on the fly, but you’ve got to readjust after games to give yourself the best chance of winning,” Bannister said. “Men. It is important that we give them the opportunity when they play well; “If some players are not playing well, they can drop down the squad from time to time.”

Captain Brayden Schenn will return to center alongside Dylan Holloway and Jordan Kyrou, while Pavel Buchnevich will center Brandon Saad and Jake Neighbors.

Alexey Toropchenko is expected to move into third place with Radek Faksa and Zack Bolduc, while Alexandre Texier is expected to join Oskar Sundqvist and Nathan Walker into fourth place.

Additionally, defenseman PO Joseph will return to the lineup to replace Scott Perunovich.

PROJECTED LEVEL

Forward

Brandon Saad – Pavel Buchnevich – Jake Neighbors
Dylan Holloway – Brayden Schenn – Jordan Kyrou
Alexey Toropchenko – Radek Faksa – Zack Bolduc
Alexandre Texier – Oskar Sundqvist – Nathan Walker

Defense

Ryan Suter-Colton Parayko
Philip Broberg – Justin Faulk
PO Joseph – Matthew Kessel

Keeper

Jordan Binnington