UPDATE: Justin Faulk was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol prior to Thursday's game, so Jake Walman was a late addition to the lineup.
Soon after the St. Louis Blues arrived at Amalie Arena for their morning skate on Thursday in Tampa Bay, the team learned that goalie
Jordan Binnington had tested positive for COVID-19
and would be required to enter the League's protocols.
As a result, Ville Husso will have to carry the load for the near future, starting with Thursday's rematch with the defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning (6 p.m. CT, BSMW, 101 ESPN).
Due to salary cap constraints, the Blues will have emergency backup goaltender Kyle Konin on the bench for Thursday's game.