Brandon Saad returns as Blues prepare for home opener vs. Wild

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The St. Louis Blues will welcome veteran winger Brandon Saad back to the lineup for their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild.

Saad, who scored 26 goals last season, missed the Blues' opening three-game road trip while awaiting the birth of his third child.

"I'm excited," Saad said."Obviously missed the trip and need to get up to game speed. I felt good in camp, was skatin