Projected Lineup: Feb. 26 vs. seattle

The St. Louis Blues are again in motion as they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at Enterprise Center (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, 101 ESPN).

It would be the staff’s first recreation since Feb. 4, and Jim Montgomery mentioned the squad is able to get again to work.

“Yeah, I think everybody is,” the pinnacle coach mentioned. “I mean, you can tell. Guys were anxious today, but it’s like ‘enough of practicing against each other, it’s time to play a game.'”

Captain (*26*) Schenn, who missed Wednesday’s observe with an sickness, took the morning skate and is anticipated to play. Dylan Holloway (ankle), who has performed only one recreation since Dec. 12, will make his return to the lineup as nicely.

Robert Thomas has taken a leave of absence on account of a private matter. He’s anticipated to return to the staff on Friday.

Additionally Jack Finley will make his Blues debut. Finley – who’s the son of former Blue Jeff Finley and was born in St. Louis – was claimed off waivers by the staff on Feb. 7.

“It was a dream of mine to play for this team,” Finley mentioned. “It was a big part of my childhood, big part of my family’s life. So definitely full-circle moment and proud to be a Blue.”

Jeff, who performed protection for the Blues from 1998-2004, can be within the constructing Thursday evening to see his son don the jersey he wore for thus a few years.

“He was excited,” Jack mentioned about his dad. “Maybe more excited than me. He loved this organization, loved this city… He’s excited to be back.”