Barbashev scored a goal on three shots, went plus-2, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was able to sneak a puck past Ilya Samsonov in the final second of the second period, sapping the spirit of the Capitals just before the intermission. The 26-year-old forward has found success in a larger role since the start of December, picking up five goals and nine helpers in his last 12 games. He's at 13 tallies, 28 points, 56 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-6 rating in 34 contests overall. With the Blues' forward group only missing Vladimir Tarasenko (COVID-19 protocols), Barbashev will have to stay productive to maintain top-six usage.