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Dillon Dube Doubtful For St. Louis Blues On Saturday

St. Louis Blues forward Dillon Dube is expected to miss Saturday’s matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets after sustaining a neck injury during Thursday’s 3–2 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

The incident occurred early in the first period when Dube collided with San Jose’s Will Smith and crashed into the boards head-first. Though he returned to score a crucial shorthanded goal in the third period, the team opted for caution, scheduling MRI scans to assess the injury.

Coach Jim Montgomery characterized Dube as a resilient player but acknowledged the need for further evaluation, leaving his availability in doubt for the upcoming game.

Should Dube sit out, Zach Dean is poised to step into his role on the fourth line alongside Pius Suter and Ross Johnston. Montgomery highlighted Dean’s development, emphasizing traits like tenacity, speed, and physicality as key areas for growth.

The Blues’ recent struggles in clutch moments—including Thursday’s overtime defeat—have underscored the need for consistent execution from their top lines, despite flashes of chemistry between players like Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly.

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