EDMONTON -- They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Judging by their 4-5-1 record in their last 10 games, the St. Louis Blues have been missing one of their major summer acquisitions.

(Video courtesy of St. Louis Blues) Blues defenseman Philip Broberg collides with Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato during the Winter Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cancel anytime. St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery talked about how defenseman Philip Broberg has improved playing on his offside for the team. (Video courtesy of St. Louis Blues ...

From going to potentially missing time with a lower-body injury to being on the ice Thursday for a morning skate, Philip Broberg is expected to be in the lineup when the Blues (23-21-4 ...