Blues forward Mathieu Joseph is expected to be back in the lineup on Thursday night when St. Louis hosts the Panthers, returning after missing Tuesday's game vs. Edmonton with an illness.
But while Joseph could be back, forward Alexandre Texier will be out because he is sick. The Blues recalled forward Mackenzie MacEachern from AHL affiliate Springfield on Wednesday night as insurance in case they need a forward.
Blues coach Jim Montgomery said MacEachern will participate in warmup on Thursday.
Defenseman Tyler Tucker will miss his second game with an upper-body injury. Joel Hofer will start in goal.
Projected Blues lineup vs. Florida on Thursday, 7 p.m.
Dylan Holloway - Robert Thomas - Pavel Buchnevich
Jake Neighbours - Brayden Schenn - Jordan Kyrou
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Mathieu Joseph - Oskar Sundqvist - Zack Bolduc
Alexey Toropchenko - Radek Faksa - Nathan Walker
Cam Fowler - Colton Parayko
Ryan Suter - Philip Broberg
Nick Leddy - Justin Faulk
Joel Hofer
Jordan Binnington
Scratches: Mackenzie MacEachern, Alexandre Texier (sick), Tyler Tucker (upper-body).
Injured reserve: Torey Krug (ankle surgery).
The Blues entered Wednesday six points out of the playoffs in a pivotal season.
Leddy played 15:27 on Tuesday night across 18 shifts, with four shot attempts (one on goal) and one giveaway.Â
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