Indicates Halak is still probably a little ways away. Ride Elliott in the interim.

Drop Halak if you haven't already, his fantasy season is over.

Jake Allen and Brian Elliott will see the starts going forward. If Elliott struggles again, Allen could become the unquestioned #1 in St. Louis.

2 Months St Louis Blues Comment

Jaroslav Halak is expected to miss three or more weeks due to a lower body injury.

Halak's ailment is likely related to his groin. Although he might end up getting in a couple more starts before the campaign ends, his value to fantasy teams appears to be essentially over. Look for Jake Allen and Brian Elliott to compete for playing time in his absence.

Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said following the game -- a 4-1 Blues victory -- that Halak will likely miss some time because of the ailment. Hitchcock noted that goaltender Jake Allen, just returned to Peoria of the American Hockey League Saturday, will likely need to return to St. Louis to back up Elliott, who made 19 saves in the win Monday. Halak missed several starts in early February with a sore groin, but it's unclear if Monday's injury is related.

Brian Elliott who was recently brought back to the Blues roster has replaced Halak. Depending on how serious Halak's injury is expect Jake Allen to be recalled.

2 Months St Louis Blues Comment

Jaroslav Halak will be in goal for St. Louis Monday as they take on the Minnesota Wild.

Now that the Blues have sent Jake Allen back to the minors, Halak and Elliott are the two Blues goalies with Halak getting the first shot. He is only 6-5-1 this season with a 2.19 GAA and a .897 save percentage to go with three shutouts.

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