Barbashev was a healthy scratch Sunday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Other than a one-game absence due to injury, the rookie had been a regular in the lineup since being called up in late January. Perhaps his recent play -- no shots in the last five games -- played a factor in the decision to sit him Sunday. While the Blues, who currently reside in the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, harbor postseason thoughts, coach Mike Yeo will not commit to giving a prospect like Barbashev a spot on the active roster every night.