ST. LOUIS — In Utah last weekend, St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery benched linemates Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. He followed that up by separating the two for the next game against the Vegas Golden Knights and the start of the teams’ rematch Thursday night.

Louis Blues) The scoring play was like so many the Blues have seen before. Pavel Buchnevich took a pass from Justin Faulk in the left faceoff circle and hammered a shot on goal. Robert Thomas swept the rebound inside the left post and past Vegas goaltender Ilya Samsonov.

Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) shoots the puck against St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Blues coach Jim Montgomery once again tweaked his No. 1 line for Monday’s practice, elevating Jake Neighbours to play alongside Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich.

The Blues' Robert Thomas speaks with the media on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, after a home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. (Video courtesy St. Louis Blues)

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