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Robert Thomas returns from injury to bolster the St. Louis Blues lineup as they face the Edmonton Oilers tonight, seeking to break a seven-game losing streak. Thomas’s return shifts the lineup, scratching Nathan Walker and moving Brayden Schenn to the wing. Rookie Dalibor Dvorsky will get a chance on the top power play unit. Coach Jim Montgomery hopes the team can build on their improvements from their previous game, focusing on forechecking and creating second chances. The Blues face a tough challenge against the Oilers’ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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Blues Welcome Back Robert Thomas as They Face Oilers in Must-Win Matchup

ST. LOUIS, MO – The St. Louis Blues (3-7-2) are hoping a key player’s return will break a seven-game winless skid as they face the Edmonton Oilers (6-4-3) tonight at 7:30 PM. Center Robert Thomas is set to return to the lineup after missing the last four games with an upper-body injury.

“I started to take big steps the last couple days and figured it would be a possibility so happy it kind of came into fruition,” Thomas said.

Thomas’s return forces some lineup changes, with Nathan Walker sitting as a healthy scratch. Brayden Schenn will shift to the wing, aiming to use his forechecking abilities to spark the team. Highly touted rookie Dalibor Dvorsky will get a chance to shine, joining the top power-play unit alongside Jimmy Snuggerud.

Coach Jim Montgomery emphasized the team’s need to build on improvements seen in their previous game, particularly focusing on forechecking and creating scoring opportunities.

“I just liked how we worked for offense last game, Montgomery said. “We took what the other team was giving us.”

The Blues face a formidable challenge in the Oilers, led by superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The Blues Projected lineup is: Pavel Buchnevich-Robert Thomas-Jimmy Snuggerud, Brayden Schenn-Pius Suter-Jordan Kyrou, Dylan Holloway-Dalibor Dvorsky-Oskar Sundqvist, Alexey Toropchenko-Nick Bjugstad-Mathieu Joseph, Philip Broberg-Colton Parayko, Cam Fowler-Justin Faulk, Tyler Tucker-Matthew Kessel. Jordan Binnington will start in goal.

The Oilers Projected lineup is: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-Connor McDavid-Andrew Mangiapane, Vasily Podkolzin-Leon Draisaitl-Jack Roslovic, Matthew Savoie-Adam Henrique-Trent Frederic, Isaac Howard-Noah Philp-Curtis Lazar, Mattias Ekholm-Evan Bouchard, Darnell Nurse-Jake Walman, Brett Kulak-Ty Emberson. Calvin Pickard will start in goal.

“Any time you have two of the best players in the world coming in, you’ve got to be sharp and be ready to go,” said Thomas. “I think everyone in this room is ready for that challenge. It would be a great way to get a win.”

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