Blues' Robert Thomas Out For Stanley Cup Game 2, But Not Related To Krug Hit In Game 1
BOSTON (CBS) -- Rob Thomas will not be suiting up for the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The absence, however, is not related to massive hit that Bruins defenseman Torey Krug put on Thomas in Game 1.
The St. Louis center was not on the ice for Wednesday's morning skate and has been ruled out for this evening's contest at TD Garden. But St. Louis head coach Craig Berube said it has nothing to do with Monday's collision. (Whether or not you believe that claim is totally up to you.)
Chances are you've seen the body check a number of times since Monday night. After getting into a small tussle in front of the Boston net midway through the third period, a helmet-less Krug glided up the ice to make a play on the puck in the St. Louis zone. So did Thomas, who then felt the full force of the 5-foot-9 defenseman.
You want to see the hit again? Of course you want to see the hit again:
Thomas saw just over 10 minutes of ice time in Game 1, finishing with a minus-2 rating. The 2017 first-round pick had nine goals and 24 assists during the regular season, with a goal and five assists during the Blues' postseason run.
The puck drops on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday night.
