RADEK FAKSA NEWS

Posts helper Tuesday Faksa recorded a shorthanded assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Faksa remained on the fourth line amid the Stars' lineup shuffle, but he was able to pick up his third point in the last five contests. Considering he was scratched three times between Dec. 18 and Jan. 2, it's a positive that he's started to add some offense to his strong defensive play. The center has nine points (four shorthanded) with 31 shots on net, 26 hits, 20 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 36 appearances.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Faksa notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Faksa set up a Nils Lundkvist tally in the third period. The helper was Faksa's second point in as many games, and he's now produced six points in his last 16 outings. After a couple of healthy scratches around New Year's, the 30-year-old appears to have received the message. The defensive forward has eight points, 27 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 33 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine on penalty kill Faksa scored a shorthanded goal in Monday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Faksa was scratched three times over the previous nine games, and he went without a point in his six appearances in that span. The 29-year-old is usually a fourth-line fixture in the lineup, but the Stars are trying to make sure their fourth-line options all rotate in and out of the lineup while the team's forwards are healthy. Faksa is up to three goals, seven points (three shorthanded), 27 shots on net, 18 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 32 appearances this season. With an unstable spot in the lineup, he's not a fantasy option.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Faksa notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Faksa has a helper in each of the last two games, and four of his six points on the year have come since the start of December. The 29-year-old remains in a fourth-line role -- the Stars value his defensive acumen. Faksa has added 21 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 12 hits, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 25 appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers shorthanded helper Faksa produced a shorthanded assist in Friday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Impact Faksa sent in Thomas Harley, who buried a shot on a second effort for the Stars' third goal. The helper was Faksa's third point over seven games in December, surpassing his total scoring contributions from the first two months of the season combined. The fourth-liner is a fixture in the lineup for his defense and penalty-killing work. Faksa has five points, 20 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 24 appearances, and two of his points have come while shorthanded.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal in loss Faksa scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Faksa has a goal and an assist over his last three games, starting December in solid form. The 29-year-old center has doubled his point total for the year in that span -- he's at two goals and two assists through 20 contests. Faksa has added 16 shots on net, 10 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while averaging just 13:04 of ice time per game on the fourth line, his lowest mark since his rookie year.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds helper Saturday Faksa notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Faksa had been helped scoreless with a minus-2 rating over the last seven contests. The 29-year-old snapped the drought by setting up linemate Sam Steel's goal in the third period. As a fourth-line center, Faksa's not expected to put up much offense, but three points over 18 outings is a bit light even for his defensive role. He's added 15 blocked shots, 15 shots on net and a minus-1 rating this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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.

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

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

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