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(10-3-26) Blues-Avalanche Gameday Lineup

Binnington to start after Hofer posts 25-save shutout Friday in 4-0 win over Stars; Toropchenko out, either Dube or Dean to make season debut

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:22 PM
(10-3-26) Blues-Avalanche Gameday Lineup
Key Things to Know
  • Jordan Binnington starts in goal as the St. Louis Blues reveal their projected lineup against Colorado.
  • Forwards Dillon Dube and Zach Dean will both make their season debuts for St. Louis.
  • Alexey Toropchenko is sidelined with an upper-body injury, while Ross Johnston and Justin Barron are scratched.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The St. Louis Blues face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in the second matchup of a back-to-back set. Goaltender Jordan Binnington is confirmed to start in net following Joel Hofer's 25-save shutout in a 4-0 victory against the Dallas Stars. Forward Alexey Toropchenko is sidelined due to an upper-body injury, while Dillon Dube and Zach Dean will both make their season debuts.

St. Louis head coach Jim Montgomery will also sit Ross Johnston and Justin Barron as healthy scratches. Defenseman Brandon Carlo avoided supplemental discipline following a game misconduct penalty against Dallas and remains in the lineup. Colorado is expected to start Mackenzie Blackwood in goal after an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

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