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Scores shorthanded in win Faksa scored a shorthanded goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Wild.

Impact Faksa has picked up both of his points this season over three games since returning from missing four contests with an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old forward netted the Stars' second goal of Sunday's blowout win. Faksa has added six shots on net, six hits, 12 blocked shots, two PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 10 outings, playing almost exclusively on the fourth line and the penalty kill.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Radek Faksa Shorthanded Goal Against Minnesota Wild Nov 12, 2023 | 2023-24 NHL Season | Dallas Stars

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Earns assist in return Faksa posted an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Faksa returned from a four-game absence with an upper-body injury and logged 14:40 of ice time. He also earned his first point of the season, a helper on Craig Smith's second-period equalizer. Faksa has five shots on net, 11 blocked shots and six hits through eight contests while continuing in his usual role as the Stars' fourth-line center and top defensive forward.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Faksa (upper body) is set to rejoin the Stars' lineup Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Faksa missed four games with the injury, but he was reportedly close to a return Monday. The 29-year-old will displace Ty Dellandrea from the lineup Thursday. Faksa has yet to record a point through seven outings, and he's added 10 blocked shots, six hits, four shots on goal and a minus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Duchene, Radek Faksa ruled out vs. Bruins; Stars to play 11 forwards, 7 defensemen The Dallas Stars will be without Radek Faksa and Matt Duchene for Monday night's game against the Boston Bruins due to injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Won't play Monday Faksa (upper body) won't play Monday versus the Bruins, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Faksa will miss his fourth straight contest, but he is close to being available to return. He hasn't earned a point in seven appearances, though he has chipped in four shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and six hits. Dallas is expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Monday's contest because Matt Duchene (upper body) is also unavailable.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Faksa (upper body) will miss Saturday's game versus the Canucks, per the NHL media site.

Impact There has been little information regarding the severity of Faksa's injury. The 29-year-old center will miss his third straight game, so he could be placed on injured reserve at some point. He has no points through seven contests this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Faksa (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Edmonton, per the NHL media site.

Impact It will be Dallas' second straight contest without Faksa. He has no points, four shots, six hits and 10 blocked shots in seven outings this year. When Faksa's ready to return, he'll likely take a spot on the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Faksa (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flames.

Impact Faksa saw 12:51 of ice time Monday versus the Blue Jackets, so it's not clear when he was injured. The 29-year-old will miss Wednesday's game -- Ty Dellandrea, Craig Smith and Sam Steel will compose the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Faksa (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flames.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play vs. Blues Faksa (upper body) is set to play Thursday against St. Louis, per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic.

Impact Faksa scored 11 goals and 20 points in 81 contests in 2022-23. He is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Sam Steel and Craig Smith on Thursday.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to practice Tuesday Faksa (upper body) is skating in a regular jersey at Tuesday's practice, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Faksa avoided a concussion after leaving last Tuesday's preseason game. His presence in a regular jersey bodes well for his ability to play in the Stars' season opener Thursday versus the Blues, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Faksa (upper body) did not suffer a concussion in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Avalanche, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Faksa is still healing after needing stitches following a hit by Nate Clurman. Expect the Stars to be cautious with Faksa -- he may not play in the team's last two preseason games, but he still has a decent chance to be available for Opening Night versus the Blues.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Faksa required stitches after getting boarded by the Avalanche's Nate Clurman in Tuesday's preseason game, Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Aside from the stitches, no further information on Faksa's status was provided by head coach Pete DeBoer. The 29-year-old Faksa is projected to be the Stars' fourth-line center in 2023-24. Assuming this injury is minor, he should be good to go for Opening Night on Oct. 12 versus the Blues.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Saturday Faksa logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and 10 PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kraken in Game 6.

Impact Faksa has points in consecutive games for the first time since early February. He helped out on a Joel Kiviranta tally in the third period Saturday. Faksa is at three points, 10 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-4 rating through 12 playoff contests as a fixture on the Stars' fourth line.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in win Faksa scored late in the Stars' 5-2 win over the Kraken on Thursday.

Impact That's Faksa's first goal and second point of the postseason. He went seven games without recording a point prior to Thursday's game. In fact, he only recorded four shots over that stretch. It's good to see him get on the scoresheet again, but the points have not been coming consistently.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Marcus Foligno Assessed Major Penalty And Game Misconduct For Kneeing Stars' Radek Faksa

APRIL 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Logs helper in shootout win Faksa notched an assist and four hits in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Faksa has gotten more involved lately with three helpers over his last six games. The 29-year-old set up a Joel Kiviranta tally in the second period Saturday. Faksa has reached the 20-point mark for the fifth time in his career. He's added 85 shots on net, 86 hits, 68 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 78 outings.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Faksa recorded an assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Faksa set up Colin Miller's second-period tally. The helper was Faksa's second over the last five games after he missed one contest with an illness. The 29-year-old center has 11 goals, eight helpers, 83 shots on net, 82 hits, 68 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 76 outings this season while mainly playing in a fourth-line role.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper Faksa earned an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Faksa has been modestly productive with four goals and two assists through 13 games in March. The 29-year-old typically doesn't approach even 0.5 points per game -- he's at 18 points through 73 contests this season. The Czech center has added 82 shots on net, 80 hits, 68 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-8 rating as a fixture in the Stars' bottom six.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not taking warmups Faksa (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, radio announcer Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Faksa plays a key defensive role for the Stars, so it was unlikely he'd be the healthy scratch to accommodate Tyler Seguin's return from a lower-body injury. Faksa will try to be healthy in time to play Saturday versus the Canucks.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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