Saad scored twice in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Saad tied the game at 1-1 midway through the first period with a shorthanded goal, his first such tally since the 2019-20 season. He scored another equalizer in the second period, and the Blues took the lead minutes later on a James Neal goal. Saad is up to three goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in five contests. He'll likely play in a top-six role more often than not.

Saad (not injury related), as expected, will be in the lineup versus Los Angeles on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Saad missed four games while in the league's COVID-19 protocols. Prior to his absence, the Pittsburgh native registered one goal on six shots, one assist and three blocks in three games while averaging 16:31 of ice time. The 29-year-old Saad failed to reach the 30-point mark last year for the first time since his rookie campaign back in 2012-13 with the Blackhawks but should be capable of getting back over that threshold this season.

Head coach Craig Berube said Saad, who was activated off the COVID-19 protocols list Saturday, will start skating Monday and likely rejoin the lineup Wednesday in Los Angeles, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saad hasn't played since Oct. 20 due to COVID-19 protocols. He was cleared to play Saturday but was inactive for the victory against Chicago.

Saad has been activated off the COVID-19 protocols list, but he won't play Saturday versus Chicago, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Saad won't play against the Blackhawks, he should return to the lineup for Wednesday's game versus LA. The 29-year-old winger has picked up two points through three contests this campaign.

Saad (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Saturday versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Saad scored his first goal with the Blues in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights. It's unclear if he's tested positive or is a close contact of someone who has. Regardless, he'll need two negative tests to clear protocols.

Saad scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Saad tallied at 3:21 of the second period to pull the Blues even with the Golden Knights at 1-1. The goal was Saad's first with his new team -- he's added an assist, six shots on net and a plus-1 rating through three games. The Pennsylvania native has primarily played alongside Ryan O'Reilly on the Blues' top line to start the season.

Saad recorded an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Saad's first game for the Blues came against his former team, as he set up the first of David Perron's two goals in the contest. The 28-year-old Saad struggled a bit with the Avalanche last year, posting 24 points in 44 games despite a career-best 22.1 shooting percentage. He's set to fill a top-six role in St. Louis, and that gives him a good chance to get back over the 40-point mark in a scoring-only role.

Saad signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with St. Louis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Saad managed just 24 points last year but was limited to just 44 appearances due to the shortened season and injuries. With a full 82-game campaign at his disposal, the 28-year-old winger should get back to being a 20-goal producer. With the addition of Pavel Buchnevich, Saad may have to settle for a spot on the second line, though that will also depend on whether the team keeps Vladimir Tarasenko.

Saad posted an assist and two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Saad collected the secondary assist on Devon Toews' first-minute goal. The 28-year-old Saad racked up seven goals and an assist in 10 playoff contests, but it wasn't enough to get the Avalanche past the second round. The American winger is set for unrestricted free agency this summer after the six-year contract he signed with the Blackhawks in 2015 expires.

Saad scored a goal on two shots and added a pair of hits Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Saad broke a scoreless deadlock with just two seconds left in the first period, firing a desperation shot from the top of the left circle that somehow eluded Vegas netminder Marc-Andre Fleury. It was the seventh tally of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for Saad, who has lit the lamp in seven of his last eight games despite registering just 16 shots on goal during that stretch, good for a 43.8 shooting percentage.