The Blues got their first bit of adversity Tuesday when captain Ryan O’Reilly and forward Brandon Saad landed on the COVID list.
Blues head coach Craig Berube told reporters that O’Reilly would be out at least 10 days, which implies that the 30-year-old forward is symptomatic. A timeline for Saad’s return was not specified.
Since joining the Blues via trade from Buffalo in 2018, O’Reilly hasn’t missed a single game. That changes Thursday night when the Note hosts the Colorado Avalanche.