The St. Louis Blues face the Minnesota Wild in a crucial matchup, but the team will be without one of their key veteran forwards due to an injury. The absence was confirmed late in the day, leaving the Blues with a notable personnel shortfall as they prepare for the game. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team adapts without their experienced forward. The matchup airs on Blue Note+ and 101 ESPN at 7 p.m.

The St. Louis Blues will take on the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (7 p.m., Blue Note+, 101 ESPN), but they'll have to do it without one of their veteran forwards. It was announced Thursday afternoon ...