RADEK FAKSA NEWS

Nets game-winner versus Calgary Faksa scored his third goal of the season on two shots and went plus-1 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Faksa potted the game-winning goal at 11:11 of the final frame. The left-shot forward made himself available in the slot and perfectly redirected Tyler Tucker's point shot past Dan Vladar. This was Faksa's first marker since he returned from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has contributed three goals and five helpers through 33 appearances this season. Faksa's offensive output will likely remain limited so long as he's skating in a fourth-line role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Radek Faksa's tally lifts Blues over Flames Radek Faksa scored the game-winning goal as the St.Louis Blues edged the visiting Calgary Flames 2-1 Tuesday night.Colton Parayko also score...

5 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Radek Faksa scores tiebreaking goal as Blues beat Flames 2-1

Radek Faksa scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 2-1

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing Thursday Faksa (leg) will be in the lineup versus the Ducks on Thursday.

Impact Faksa returns having played in just one of the Blues' last 13 contests due to his leg injury. The forward is currently stuck in a 12-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 16 against the Bruins, having registered just 14 shots over that stretch. With Faksa retaking his spot on the fourth line, Alexandre Texier will be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Faksa (leg) is closing in on a return and could play in Thursday's home matchup against Anaheim, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

Impact While Faksa won't suit up Tuesday versus the Wild, he appears to be close to full strength after missing 11 of the last 12 games. The 30-year-old was cut by a skate against the Canucks on Dec. 10. Head coach Jim Montgomery said "He's getting close. I wouldn't be surprised if he's a player Thursday. We've got to build him up, just his work rate on the ice again." Alexandre Texier might be a healthy scratch when Faksa is given the green light to return to game action.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of action Faksa (cut leg) will not play versus Ottawa on Friday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

Impact Faksa will miss his 10th of 11 games since he suffered the injury. Faksa returned for one game Dec. 20, but the worry is that the cut is infected and the Blues want to be sure that he has fully healed. Coach Jim Montgomery said Friday that he thinks Faksa will return within two weeks. Faksa has two goals and seven points in 30 games this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Faksa (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Faksa will miss his fourth straight outing. He has played once over the last nine games after being cut by a skate versus Vancouver on Dec. 10. He has contributed two goals, five assists, 30 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 47 hits in 30 appearances this season. It's unclear when Faksa will be available to return to the lineup.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Faksa (lower body) won't play Sunday against Buffalo, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact It'll be the third straight game that Faksa's missed after aggravating a lower-body injury. The veteran forward has two goals and seven points in his first 30 games with the Blues.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss Friday's game Faksa (lower body) isn't expected to return Friday versus Nashville, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Faksa has missed six of St. Louis' past seven games, including Monday's 4-0 win over Detroit. He has two goals and seven points in 30 appearances in 2024-25. Faksa is expected to serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Detroit Faksa has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Red Wings after he suffered a setback with his lower-body injury, Chris Pinkert of NHL.com reports.

Impact Faksa returned to action Friday against the Panthers after he missed five games due to his lower-body injury, but he'll be unable to suit up for the Blues' final game before the Christmas break. Whether he'll be available Friday against Nashville remains to be seen, but Mathieu Joseph will enter the lineup in his place Monday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Faksa (lower body) is good to play Friday versus Florida, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Faksa, who has two goals and seven points in 29 appearances in 2024-25, missed the Blues' previous five games. He's projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Oskar Sundqvist and Zachary Bolduc. Mathieu Joseph will probably be a healthy scratch due to Faksa's return.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled game-time decision Faksa (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Panthers, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Faksa has missed the last five games due to a lower-body injury, and although the team initially expressed optimism that he'd be available in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday, the Blues apparently want to see how he feels in the hours leading up to the game. Over 29 appearances this season, Faksa has logged two goals, five assists, 46 hits, 20 blocked shots and 14 PIM while averaging 13:02 of ice time.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Faksa (lower body) will not play in Tampa Bay on Thursday, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Faksa will miss his fifth straight game, but the good news is that he is expected to return to the lineup Friday in Florida. Faksa has two goals and seven points in 29 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Devils Faksa (lower body) won't be available against New Jersey on Tuesday but head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters, "He's getting closer. Real good sign today," per Jeremy Rutherford...

Impact Faksa seems to have a decent chance of cracking the lineup against the Lightning on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially cleared yet. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran center was stuck in an 11-game goal drought during which he recorded a meager 14 shots while chipping in three helpers. Given his offensive limitation, few fantasy players figure to be anxiously awaiting his return to action.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Faksa (groin) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rangers, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Faksa will miss his third straight outing after being cut by a skate. He has two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 46 hits through 29 appearances this season. Brandon Saad will replace Faksa in Sunday's lineup, and Oskar Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Faksa (groin) won't play Saturday against Dallas, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Impact Faksa will miss his second straight game after being cut by a skate in his groin region versus Vancouver on Tuesday. He has two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 46 hits through 29 appearances this season. Alexandre Texier will replace Faksa in Saturday's lineup because Brandon Saad will be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

Sidelined Thursday Faksa will not be available to face the Sharks on Thursday due to a groin injury, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Faksa is currently mired in an 11-game goal drought during which he generated just 14 shots -- though he did chip in three helpers over that stretch. As long as he doesn't miss any significant time, the 30-year-old center should still be capable of challenging for the 20-point mark after coming up just one point shy last year. With Faksa on the shelf, Mathieu Joseph is expected to suit up Thursday.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holloway scores in OT and the Blues spoil Demko's return with a 4-3 victory over the Canucks

Dylan Holloway scored 1:40 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3, spoiling the return of Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko from a knee injury

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manages assist Tuesday Faksa recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Faksa has a goal and four helpers over his last nine contests. The 30-year-old set up Robert Thomas' empty-netter to seal this win. Faksa plays in a bottom-six role and typically won't have much consistency on offense -- his recent stretch of success is likely the exception rather than the rule. He's at seven points, 27 shots on net, 44 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 26 appearances this season. Considering he's reached the 20-point mark just twice in the last five campaigns, he's about 50-50 to do so in 2024-25, though he is currently on pace to achieve that level of production.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in shootout win Faksa logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Faksa has three points over his last four games while filling a bottom-six role. That's unusually strong production for the 30-year-old defensive center, so it shouldn't be expected to continue on a regular basis moving forward. He's at five points, 20 shots on net, 36 hits, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 21 outings this season, and he's found the most success alongside Alexei Toropchenko and Nathan Walker.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Neighbours' shootout goal gives Blues 3-2 win over Sharks

Jake Neighbours scored the lone shootout goal, Jordan Binnington denied all three San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 3-2 victory

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surprise offense from checker Faksa had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact He redirected a point shot in the first period to put the Blues up 1-0. It was Faksa's second goal of the season, and he has four points (two goals, two assists) in 18 games overall. Faksa is a strong, third-line presence for the Blues, but his offensive contributions are rare. He hasn't delivered 30 points or more since 2018-19 (30).

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Schenn scores OT winner to lift the Blues over the Bruins, 3-2

Brayden Schenn scored 2:53 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 to halt a four-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs helper Faksa provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Faksa ended a 10-game slump with the assist on Alexei Toropchenko's go-ahead goal in the second period. It's not unusual for Faksa to be quiet on offense as a bottom-six center. He has two points, nine shots on net, 19 hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 13 appearances this season. Expect the 30-year-old's usage to remain heavily defensive throughout the campaign.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE