RADEK FAKSA NEWS

Generates helper Thursday Faksa notched an assist and four hits in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Faksa had picked up just one point, a goal, over his prior 11 outings. He helped out on an Alexei Toropchenko tally in the third period as the Blues ran away with this win. Faksa's first year with the Blues saw him put up 15 points, 68 shots on net, 115 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 70 regular-season appearances, so he's not likely to be a regular name on the scoresheet in the playoffs.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in shootout loss Faksa scored a goal and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.

Impact Faksa ended a seven-game point drought with the tally, which was his first goal since March 16 versus the Ducks. He had two assists over the 12 contests between goals. The 31-year-old center is up to five goals, 15 points, 68 shots on net, 114 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 69 appearances. This is the third-lowest point total of his 10-year career, ahead of only the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign (14 points in 55 games) and his rookie year (12 points in 45 outings).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in shootout loss Faksa scored a goal and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.

Impact Faksa ended a seven-game point drought with the tally, which was his first goal since March 16 versus the Ducks. He had two assists over the 12 contests between goals. The 31-year-old center is up to five goals, 15 points, 68 shots on net, 114 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 69 appearances. This is the third-lowest point total of his 10-year career, ahead of only the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign (14 points in 55 games) and his rookie year (12 points in 45 outings).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson scores in 7th round of shootout to give Kraken 3-2 win over Blues

Chandler Stephenson scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout, and the Seattle Kraken beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Faksa ahead of 700th game | St. Louis Blues Radek Faksa and his linemates Nathan Walker and Alexey Toropchenko discuss the St. Louis Blues forward's milestone ahead of his 700th NHL ga...

MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

Finds twine in blowout win Faksa scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Schenn, Buchnevich score in first 90 seconds to help Blues beat Ducks 7-2

Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich each scored in the first 90 seconds, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-2

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Empty-net assist in big win 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.

Impact An assist on an empty-net goal was what it took to get Faksa on the scoresheet for the third time in his past 15 games played. 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.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Radek Faksa scores in the 10th round of the shootout to give Blues a 6-5 win over Blackhawks

Radek Faksa scored in the 10th round of the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Pockets helper Sunday Faksa recorded an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 15 • 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...

JANUARY 15 • 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

JANUARY 15 • 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