Blues forward has four points in two games against Ducks this season, was thrust back to top line Saturday in light of injury to Neighbours
Whether it was with a purpose, whether it was out of necessity, Pavel Buchnevich was back on familiar ice Saturday against the San Jose Sharks.
The forward was reunited on a line with Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou with the Blues (40-32-5) chasing a result against the San Jose Sharks that turned into a 3-2 overtime loss.
Depending on which way interim coach Drew Bannister goes with the lineup for the 7 p.m. puck drop on Sunday, Buchnevich is the player to watch here. His success against the Anaheim Ducks this season has produced four points (one goal, three assists) in two games and if the Blues are to come away with a win on this three-game road trip, he could play a big hand in it.
Buchnevich has been in and out of the center ice position the past dozen games or so, but there seems to be more value in his usage on the wing. Whether he gets back there tonight is up to the coaching staff, but his 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 15 games against the Ducks shows his value against this opponent as the Blues go for the season sweep.
