Faksa scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks.
Faksa snapped a two-month goal drought, a span in which he was limited to three assists over 22 appearances. He had gone seven games without a point entering Sunday's action, but he snapped the drought at 15:39 of the second period to restore a three-goal lead for the Blues. Faksa remains in a fourth-line role, so opportunities to generate offense are limited. He's up to 12 points, 53 shots on net, 96 hits, 41 blocked shots and 30 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 56 contests this season.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Empty-net assist in big win
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Faksa picked up an assist on an empty-net goal while recording two hits in 13:15 of ice time during a 5-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday.
An assist on an empty-net goal was what it took to get Faksa on the scoresheet for the third time in his last 15 games. Being trusted defensively in extra-attacker situations leaves the door open for empty-net opportunities such as Thursday, but offense at even strength is not one of the best parts of his game. More of a physical presence, the 31-year-old is on pace for 125 hits on the season, which would be four off of his career-high.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Pockets helper Sunday
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Faksa recorded an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Faksa set up an Alexandre Texier goal late in the first period as the Blues' fourth line struck first. With three points over 11 outings since returning from a leg injury, Faksa hasn't done much on offense while filling a bottom-six role. He's up to 10 points, 37 shots on net, 73 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 contests overall. His offense is likely too low to help most fantasy managers.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Nets game-winner versus Calgary
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Faksa scored his third goal of the season on two shots and went plus-1 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Playing Thursday
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Faksa (leg) will be in the lineup versus the Ducks on Thursday.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Nearing return
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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.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Remains out of action
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Faksa (leg) will not play versus Ottawa on Friday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
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. Head 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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Unavailable Tuesday
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Faksa (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Still out Sunday
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Faksa (lower body) won't play Sunday against Buffalo, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Faksa will miss a third consecutive game after aggravating a lower-body injury. The veteran forward has two goals and seven points in his first 30 games with the Blues.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Slated to miss Friday's game
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Faksa (lower body) isn't expected to return Friday versus Nashville, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Won't play against Detroit
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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.
Faksa returned to action Saturday 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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Ready to return
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Faksa (lower body) is good to play Friday versus Florida, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Labeled game-time decision
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Faksa (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Panthers, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Unavailable Thursday
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Faksa (lower body) will not play in Tampa Bay on Thursday, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.
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 over 29 appearances this season.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Won't play versus Devils
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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 of The Athletic.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Not playing Sunday
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Faksa (lower body) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rangers, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Unavailable Saturday
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Faksa (groin) won't play Saturday against Dallas, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Sidelined Thursday
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Faksa will not be available to face the Sharks on Thursday due to a groin injury, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Manages assist Tuesday
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Faksa recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
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.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Gathers helper in shootout win
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Faksa logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.
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.
