It’s doubtful that St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was basing important decisions about the future of the franchise on the bounce of a puck Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. A game against the Los Angeles Kings was the Blues’ last before the NHL trade deadline at 2 p.

The St. Louis Blues announced that defenceman Colton Parayko will be out of the lineup for a minimum of six weeks. General manager Doug Armstrong said the blueliner will undergo a scope in his left knee.

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that defenseman Colton Parayko will undergo a scope on his left knee after injuring it during Wednesday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Parayko will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Robert Thomas scored the game-deciding goal in the third round of the shootout, lifting the Blues to their fifth win in the seven games since returning from the 4 Nations

Thomas, who now has an 11-game poiint streak (five goals, 10 assists) won the shootout in the third round. This, on the heels of the Blues downing the Kings 4-1 at home on Saturday; they will play in L.A. again on Saturday.