Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Sat 12/17/22 12:04 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev opened the scoring, cashing in on a 2-on-1 in the first period. He also drew an assist on Jordan Kyrou's third-period marker, which was the last goal of the game. In his last seven outings, Barbashev has two goals and three helpers -- it's one of his most productive stretches of the season. The 27-year-old has five tallies, 15 points, 52 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-5 rating in 31 contests overall while mainly playing in a third-line role.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Fri 12/16/22 1:48 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev produced an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev set up a Robert Thomas tally at 11:25 of the third period. The assist snapped a three-game slump for Barbashev, who continues to be more of a supporting contributor on offense. The 27-year-old has four goals, nine assists, 50 shots, 62 hits and a plus-4 rating in 30 contests. His 21:10 of ice time Thursday was by far his highest mark of the season, and one that he likely won't repeat while regularly working on the third line.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Wed 12/7/22 3:55 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev scored a key goal during Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the host Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev scored a career-best 26 goals in 81 games last season and converted off a 2-on-1 odd-man rush Tuesday, snapping a 1-1 tie at 3:51 of the second stanza. The 26-year-old center notched his first goal in 11 outings, igniting the Blues' struggling offense, which entered Tuesday having been outscored 22-11 during a four-game losing streak. Barbashev finished with four shots in the win.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Thu 11/24/22 8:42 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev registered an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Last season, Barbashev crushed prior career highs with 26 goals and 34 assists through 81 games, and while the hard hitter isn't on such a torrid pace this time around (0.47 points per game), he remains serviceable as a third-line winger for a Blues team that is 7-3-0 over its last 10 contests.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Wed 11/16/22 11:44 PM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev scored a goal and was credited with an assist during Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the host Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Following a sluggish offensive start, Barbashev, who notched a career-best 26 goals last season, may be finding his rhythm. The 26-year-old center opened Wednesday on the third line with Brayden Schenn and Jordan Kyrou. The trio accounted for two tallies. After scoring during the season-opener on Oct. 15, Barbashev went 11 goalless games before collecting his second goal in three games Wednesday.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Sun 11/13/22 1:00 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev hadn't scored since Opening Night, though he's started to get more involved lately with three assists in his last five games. The 26-year-old continues to play in a third-line role, racking up five points, 22 shots on net, a plus-3 rating and 27 hits in 13 contests overall. If he can start producing offense like he did in a 60-point campaign last year, he'll put himself back on the fantasy radar.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Tue 11/1/22 1:14 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev produced an assist and five hits in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev hasn't done much on offense in 2022-23, as the assist was just his second point in eight contests. His other point was a goal in the Blues' season opener Oct. 15. The 26-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season when he scored 26 goals and added 34 assists in 81 outings, but he's back to playing a limited role on the third line that will likely continue to suppress his offense. He's added 14 shots on net, 18 hits, four PIM and a plus-1 rating this year.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Tue 10/25/22 11:24 AM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev recorded a shot on net, a blocked shot and two hits in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev lit the lamp in the season opener, but he hasn't posted a point in three straight games since then. The 26-year-old winger is skating on the second line and handling top power-play duties, so he'll have a good chance to rebound soon. After all, he posted 26 goals and 34 assists last season.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Tue 10/4/22 11:06 PM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev is dealing with a lower-body injury, but head coach Craig Berube expects him to be fine, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev sustained the minor injury prior to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Wild. Given Berube's small amount of concern, Barbashev shouldn't be at risk of losing time to begin the season.
Ivan Barbashev C/LW VGK Wed 5/25/22 11:57 PM
Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Barbashev picked up an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev ended a five-game point drought with the secondary helper on Tyler Bozak's game-winning tally in overtime. The assist was Barbashev's second point in 11 playoff outings -- he's yet to get involved much on offense. The 26-year-old has added 30 hits, 13 shots on net and a minus-6 rating while mainly seeing third-line usage as a physical presence.