Blackhawks lose to Blues as Seth Jones’ absence becomes increasingly noticeable

The Blues beat the Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday. (AP Photos)

Seth Jones can’t come back soon enough for the Blackhawks’ undermanned defense. His absence was more obvious than ever Wednesday in the Hawks’ 5-2 loss to the Blues, their eighth defeat in their last nine meetings against their rival.

But his return is not imminent, no matter how badly the Hawks wish it was.