Carl Gunnarsson (upper body) is expected to return to the Blues' lineup Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Gunnarsson (upper body) is expected to return to the Blues' lineup Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

The Blues' decision to send Petteri Lindbohm back to AHL Chicago on Wednesday seems to indicate that Gunnarsson will be available after missing the last two games with the injury. With Gunnarsson likely back over the weekend and Kevin Shattenkirk also expected to return after a lengthy absence, the Blues should be at full strength on the blue line entering the final couple weeks of the season.