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Theo Lindstein makes NHL debut as Blues fall to Islanders in overtime

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  • Theo Lindstein made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders.
  • Lindstein was drafted 29th overall in 2023 and previously played 110 games in Sweden's top league.
  • Head coach Jim Montgomery was impressed with Lindstein's debut, while Lindstein called it a good game but expressed disappointment over the loss.

Theo Lindstein made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues after playing 56 games in the AHL. St.

Louis Blues lost 4-3 in overtime to the New York Islanders in the game where Theo Lindstein made his NHL debut. Lindstein, who was drafted 29th overall by the Blues in the summer of 2023, previously played 110 games for Brynäs in the Swedish top league, participating in two SHL promotion seasons and an SM final. Head coach Jim Montgomery was very impressed with Theo Lindstein's play in his debut.

I am very impressed with his play. You can see how good his skating is and he uses his feet well. He moves the puck and moves well. A very promising first game.

Jim Montgomery, Head coach of the St. Louis Blues

Theo Lindstein described his NHL debut as overall a good game. Theo Lindstein expressed disappointment that the St. Louis Blues did not get two points from the game.

I am disappointed that we do not take two points here. Overall, I think we play a good game but we are a little disappointed.

Theo Lindstein, St. Louis Blues defenseman
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