Another game, another different look for programming.
Blues head coach Jim Montgomery is looking for a new spark Saturday when his team visits the Ottawa Senators (6 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN) looking to end a two-game winless streak.
“I’m just trying to see what a different thing looks like — maybe someone has a different spark with someone else and they’re excited about the opportunity to play together,” he said.
Montgomery had Jake Neighbors on the top line with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich during Friday’s practice in Ottawa. Dylan Holloway and Jordan Kyrou were centered by Dalibor Dvorsky, while Brayden Schenn played in the middle with Pius Suter and Nick Bjugstad. The fourth line consisted of Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, who will play his second consecutive game, with Oskar Sundqvist and Mathieu Joseph.
The only change on defense will be Matthew Kessel replacing Tyler Tucker. Joel Hofer will start in goal.
Saturday’s morning skate at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa was optional, so the projected lineup below is based on Friday’s practice.
