JANUARY 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ROBERT THOMAS #18 - CENTER - ST. LOUIS BLUES
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Robert Thomas helps Blues edge Canucks Robert Thomas celebrated his first NHL All-Star Game appointment by scoring one goal and setting up the other as the St.Louis Blues edged th...
Two more points in win Thomas tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver.
Impact Thomas set up Colton Parayko's tally in the first period before adding a goal in the final frame, beating Thatcher Demko from the slot for his third marker in as many games, putting St. Louis ahead 2-1. The 24-year-old Thomas has been on a tear, tallying six goals and 14 points in his last nine contests. Overall, he's up to 41 points (16 goals, 25 assists) through 37 games this season.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas scores in 3rd period to give the Blues a 2-1 win over the Canucks
Robert Thomas had a goal and an assist to lead the St. Louis Blues over the Vancouver Canucks 2-1JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playmaker turned goal scorer Thomas scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact It was his 15th goal of the season - his previous best was 20 goals (2021-22). Thomas is known as a playmaker, but he's showing off an impressive scoring touch this season. He has 15 goals and 39 points in 36 games played. Remarkably, just five of Thomas' points have come on the power play. Last season, 22 of his 65 points came with the man advantage. More should come - he's doing it the hard way right now.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blues' Robert Thomas Scores Shorthanded Breakaway Goal Off Nathan MacKinnon Turnover
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gets two points Saturday Thomas provided a goal and an assist in a 7-5 win over Chicago on Saturday.
Impact Thomas enjoyed his fourth multi-point game over his last five contests, giving him three goals and 10 points in that span. That's pushed him up to 13 goals and 37 points in 33 outings this year. The 24-year-old already established himself as a great top-line forward over the previous two campaigns, during which he supplied 38 goals and 142 points in 145 appearances, but Thomas seems to have found another level this season and could comfortably surpass his career high of 77 points.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three helpers in Thursday's win Thomas collected three assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact The Blues' top line of Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou took over the game after a scoreless first period, combining for three goals and eight points. Thomas has three multi-point performances in the last four games, and over the last 15 he's exploded for six goals and 18 points. The surge has put the 24-year-old on pace to reach 30 goals and 80 points for the first time in his career.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts two assists Thomas recorded two assists and two shots in the Blues' 4-3 overtime win over the Stars on Saturday.
Impact Thomas picked up helpers on goals by Jordan Kyrou and Colton Parayko. The Canadian forward has picked up multiple points in back-to-back games with five points in that span. He has been great in the month of December, recording nine points in eight games. Thomas should continue to play on the first line and first power-play unit.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three points in Blues win Thomas scored two goals and added an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Senators.
Impact Thomas opened the scoring in the first period, beating Joonas Korpisalo on a breakaway, before adding another goal in the second and assisting on Pavel Buchnevich's goal in the third. It's Thomas' second two-goal game in his last four contests. The 24-year-old center is up to 12 goals and 30 points through 29 games this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Thomas scores twice, Blues beat Senators 4-2 to end losing streak at 4 games
Robert Thomas had two goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues won in interim coach Drew Bannister’s NHL coaching debut, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night to end...DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets two goals Friday Thomas scored twice on five shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact This is the third time this year Thomas has taken five or more shots in a game, as well as the first time he's scored multiple goals. He'd been limited to just two shots over his previous four outings, which stands in contrast to his improved shot counts on the year. The 24-year-old is up to 10 tallies, 27 points, 56 shots, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 26 appearances.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Produces helper in loss Thomas notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Thomas had a 12-game point streak earlier in the year, and after a two-game drought, he's responded with two goals and six helpers over his last eight outings. The center is thriving in a top-line role, to the tune of 25 points in as many outings. He's added 51 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating while averaging a career-high 20:23 of ice time per game as a key contributor in all situations.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps streak alive with helper Thomas recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Sharks.
Impact Thomas helped out on a Pavel Buchnevich tally in the third period. The helper kept Thomas' point streak alive at eight games (five goals, seven assists). The center is up to 17 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 15 contests overall.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Riding seven-game point streak Thomas notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Lightning.
Impact Thomas extended his point streak to seven games with the helper. In that span, he has five goals and six assists. The 24-year-old is establishing himself as a more well-rounded center this year with six goals, 10 helpers, 31 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 14 contests. He sees time in all situations and could challenge his career high of 77 points from 2021-22 if he stays healthy.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Distributes four helpers Thomas recorded four assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Thomas' goal-scoring streak ended at five games, but he made up for it with elite playmaking. Two of his assists came on the power play and another was a shorthanded helper to set up Pavel Buchnevich's hat-trick goal. Thomas has shown all-around growth early in 2023-24 with six goals, nine assists, 29 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 13 contests. He was also impressive at the dot, winning 16 of 19 faceoffs Saturday, raising his win rate to 55.9 percent for the season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends goal-scoring streak Thomas scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.
Impact Thomas scored the eventual game-winning tally in the second period, directing a Pavel Buchnevich feed past Karel Vejmelka to put the Blues ahead 2-1. The 24-year-old Thomas now has goals in five straight games -- he's up to six goals and 11 points through 12 contests while assuming his regular role on St. Louis' first line and top power-play unit.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas scores tiebreaking goal as Blues beat Coyotes 2-1
Robert Thomas scored the tiebreaking goal and the St. Louis Blues beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four-game goal streak Thomas scored a goal and logged 19:13 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.
Impact Thomas recovered a loose puck in the slot late in the first period and fired it over Connor Hellebuyck's right shoulder to cut Winnipeg's lead to 2-1. This was Thomas' fourth straight game with a goal, and he now has five goals and five assists -- all at even strength -- through 11 games. The 24-year-old is excelling as the team's No. 1 center, as he's averaging 20:23 of ice time along with time on the power play.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fills empty cage Thomas scored an empty-net goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Impact Thomas ultimately finished off the scoring after the Blues couldn't set up Kevin Hayes for a hat trick. Thomas has two goals in as many games in November. The 24-year-old center is up to three tallies, seven points, 19 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through nine contests overall. He's been one of the Blues' better players in fantasy, though he'll need to keep his shot volume elevated since he doesn't add much physical play.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores lone goal in loss Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Thomas got the Blues on the board in the second period, but a comeback never materialized. The center has been solid with two goals and three assists over his last five games, accounting for all but one of his six points through eight games this season. He's added 18 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating while averaging 21:23 of ice time per game -- that's two minutes more than he saw last year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores lone goal in loss Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Thomas got the Blues on the board in the second period, but a comeback never materialized. The center has been solid with two goals and three assists over his last five games, accounting for all but one of his six points through eight games this season. He's added 18 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating while averaging 21:23 of ice time per game -- that's two minutes more than he saw last year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up empty-netter Thomas notched an assist and six shots on goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.
Impact Thomas set up Oskar Sundqvist for the empty-net goal in the third period. Thomas hasn't been flashy as the Blues' first-line center, but he has a goal and four assists through six contests. He's added 14 shots on net, a plus-1 rating, five blocked shots and two hits. The 24-year-old continues to show solid playmaking instincts, and he's been solid in helping the Blues open the year 3-2-1.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches first goal of season Thomas registered his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 loss against the Jets.
Impact Thomas helped slice the Jets' lead to 3-2 at 16:37 of the third period, but St. Louis just couldn't get over the hump. He also chipped in with two shots on goal, a blocked shot and an outstanding 12-for-16 night (75.0 percent) at the faceoff dot. Around 20 goals and 70 points should once again be achievable for Thomas in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides two helpers Saturday Thomas registered two assists in the Blues' 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Impact Thomas has three helpers in four contests this season. It's a decent start for the 24-year-old, especially given that the Blues haven't netted a power-play goal yet in 2023-24. Thomas had 65 points in 73 contests last season, including 22 with the man advantage, so power-play success is a meaningful aspect of his production. The Blues are likely to break out of this early special teams funk.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
