Sports Open Line is abridged to one hour tonight due to Thursday Night Football. In tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares Blues coach Craig Berube’s pregame comments as the team gets ready to face the Oilers. Andy Strickland, rink side reporter for Bally Sports Midwest, then joins the show to discuss the Blues’ previous overtime win over Nashville, Jordan Binnington’s recent performances, the return of Pavel Buchnevich, and how important it is for the Blues to come out of this road trip on top before heading into Christmas.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.