Projected Lineup: Oct. 6 at Columbus

UPDATE: The start time for Thursday's game against Columbus has been pushed back to 6:30 p.m. CT to accommodate the Blues' late arrival due to plane issues.
Jake Neighbours, Josh Leivo, Klim Kostin, Matthew Highmore and Matthew Kessel will each be making their fifth appearance of the preseason on Thursday night when the St. Louis Blues meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (6:30 p.m. CT, stlouisblues.com, 101 ESPN).
All five players seem to be getting extended looks as the preseason winds down.

Including Thursday, the Blues have just two preseason games remaining before the regular-season opener on Oct. 15.
Fans can watch Columbus' broadcast of Thursday's game by visiting stlouisblues.com or using the Blues App. Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale will also call the action live on 101 ESPN.

Below is a projected lineup based on Thursday's morning skate at Centene Community Ice Center.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Forwards
Jake Neighbours - Ryan O'Reilly - Jordan Kyrou
Nathan Walker - Nikita Alexandrov - Josh Leivo
Klim Kostin - Hugh McGing - William Bitten
Matthew Highmore - Mathias Laferriere - Martin Frk
Defense
Calle Rosen - Matthew Kessel
Steven Santini - Robert Bortuzzo
Tyler Tucker - Brady Lyle
Goalies
Thomas Greiss
Joel Hofer