(11-6-25) Blues-Sabres Gameday Lineup: Kyrou scratched

Blues-Sabres Gameday Lineup Update

The St. Louis Blues are shaking things up: Jordan Kyrou has been made a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, marking a notable lineup change.

Recent Team Performance and Reactions

After a puzzling 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Coach Jim Montgomery and captain Brayden Schenn expressed frustration, describing the effort as "unacceptable" and lacking competition and battle. Montgomery stated the game "got away from the Blues from the drop of the puck," adding, "We didn’t start on time, and we got worse after the first period."

Contrast in Recent Games

The Blues performed well on Monday, securing a 3-2 victory over the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers.
Earlier, they won 3-1 against the Dallas Stars before experiencing a seven-game winless streak (0-5-2).

Coach's Response and Goalie Decisions

In response to the team's mixed performance, Montgomery aims to energize the squad. Joel Hofer will start in goal Thursday after a relief appearance on Wednesday.

“You wanted a shakeup, you got it.” – Coach Jim Montgomery

According to Joey Vitale, Kyrou's healthy scratch is part of this strategic shakeup ahead of back-to-back games.

Outlook

The team now faces a crucial test: will they bring the intensity from the Edmonton game or repeat Wednesday’s disappointing effort against Washington?

Author's Summary

The Blues are making bold lineup changes, including scratching Kyrou, to end their recent slump and refocus ahead of a key matchup with the Sabres.

The Hockey News — 2025-11-06