St. Louis Blues have a surprise healthy scratch, and it is great news for the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres return to the ice Thursday night to face a struggling St. Louis team. The Blues currently hold a 4-8-2 record and have gone 1-6-2 in their last nine outings, including a heavy 6-1 defeat against the Washington Capitals the night before.
In a surprising move, the Blues decided to make significant changes to their roster. According to Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic, forward Jordan Kyrou will be a healthy scratch for the game.
“Many players could have been scratched after last night’s game, and ultimately I decided on this group tonight,”
Head coach Jim Montgomery explained that several players were considered for the bench, but ultimately Kyrou was chosen. The decision is unexpected, as Kyrou is tied for second on the team in goals and points. He has consistently scored over 30 goals in each of the last three seasons and has been productive historically against the Sabres, tallying nine points in 10 career games.
For Buffalo, Kyrou’s absence on the St. Louis roster is good news, as they will face one less top offensive threat in the matchup.
Author’s Summary
St. Louis’s choice to scratch Jordan Kyrou surprises many, but it gives Buffalo a welcome advantage against one of the Blues’ top scorers.