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Blues-Blackhawks Carry Wild-Card Stakes Tonight as Bedard Sits, Binnington Expected in Net

Chicago can overtake St. Louis with a regulation win at United Center.

Overview

  • Connor Bedard joined the morning skate but was ruled out, missing a 12th straight game with an upper-body injury.
  • Chicago enters on a three-game win streak and sits one point behind St. Louis, creating a swing opportunity in the wild-card chase with a 60‑minute victory.
  • Jordan Binnington is slated to start for St. Louis after a 26-save shutout on Saturday, with Joel Hofer available as the backup.
  • Spencer Knight was listed in Chicago’s starter’s crease at practice, while the Blues projected lineup includes Nathan Walker returning after a 16-game absence.
  • St. Louis continues to struggle offensively at 2.49 goals per game with poor shot and expected-goal shares, as Chicago leans on Tyler Bertuzzi’s team-leading 22 goals.