Tyler Tucker sidelined with lower-body injury, Blues face defensive gap
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is now sidelined with a lower-body injury. The issue occurred during a match against the Calgary Flames on March 18. Coach Jim Montgomery has confirmed Tucker's status as week-to-week.
Tucker's injury happened in the game against Calgary, where he completed 12 shifts. He logged 9:02 of ice time before leaving the contest. No further details on the severity or recovery timeline have been released.
This season, the 24-year-old has appeared in 61 games. His contributions include 3 goals and 10 assists, alongside a -1 plus-minus rating. The Blues have not provided updates on how his absence might affect team performance.
The Blues will monitor Tucker's progress as he recovers. His return date remains uncertain, with the team describing his status as week-to-week. The defenseman's absence leaves a gap in St. Louis's blue line for the time being.
