Jay Bouwmeester (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Senators, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Bouwmeester (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Senators, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Bouwmeester could have played Tuesday if the Blues needed him, but he will be held out for precautionary reasons in an effort to get him ready for the back-to-back games St. Louis will play this weekend.