Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Fri 3/18/22 1:09 AM

Barbashev had a goal, an assist, two PIM and five hits in a 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev assisted on David Perron's goal to make it 2-1 with three minutes left in the second period before knocking in his own to knot the score just 1:49 into the third period. The left winger finished up February with six points in three games, but has four points in eight games since.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Thu 3/10/22 11:09 PM

Barbashev scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev tallied just 45 seconds after Robert Thomas opened the scoring in the first period. The tally gave Barbashev three goals and five assists in his last eight games, though he had come up empty in his last three outings. The 26-year-old forward is up to 18 goals, 42 points, 86 shots on net, 99 hits and a plus-9 rating in 56 contests. He's been moved around the lineup frequently, but he's been able to produce offense in virtually any role.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Sat 2/26/22 10:28 AM

Barbashev recorded three assists in Friday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
He hit the scoresheet in each period, including a helper on Colton Parayko's game-winner in the third. Barbashev has posted back-to-back multi-point performances after going 10 straight games without any points at all, and on the season the 26-year-old has already posted career-best numbers with 16 goals and 39 points in 50 contests.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Wed 2/23/22 8:24 AM

Barbashev scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
He helped set up Brayden Schenn in the first period for the opening tally of the night, then Barbashev potted the first of the Blues' two empty-net goals inside the final minute of play. The 26-year-old snapped a 10-game point drought with the effort, but Barbashev is still headed for a breakout season with 16 goals and 36 points through 49 contests.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Mon 1/17/22 11:31 PM

Barbashev scored twice on four shots, dished two assists, went plus-4 and added three hits in Monday's 5-3 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev sparked the Blues' first-period comeback with their first goal. He also scored what was the game-winner in the second period and set up linemate Brayden Schenn twice in the contest. Barbashev has often played as a center further down the lineup, but he was a first-liner Monday to great success. The 26-year-old's breakout season has seen him rack up 15 goals, 34 points, 64 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-8 rating through 38 appearances. The Russian had never had more than 26 points in a campaign prior to 2021-22.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Sat 1/8/22 12:32 AM

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.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Thu 12/30/21 1:36 PM

Barbashev cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday, per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev logged three goals and eight assists in his nine December performances prior to entering the league's COVID-19 protocols. The 26-year-old has taken a major step forward this season after recording just 13 points through 42 games last season. He will look to continue his red hot production against the Wild on Saturday.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Sun 12/26/21 6:50 PM

Barbashev was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev is enjoying a breakout season, racking up 11 goals and 25 points through 31 games this season. His status for Wednesday's game against the Oilers is currently up in the air.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Sun 12/19/21 11:47 PM

Barbashev picked up two assists, one short-handed, in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
That's now three straight multi-point performances for the 26-year-old, who is capitalizing on the premium ice time that's become available with so many Blues regulars out of action. Over his last 12 games, Barbashev has recorded an impressive seven goals and 15 points.

Ivan Barbashev
C/LW VGK
Fri 12/17/21 11:42 PM

Barbashev scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Barbashev has three multi-point efforts in his last six games. The 26-year-old had a hand in Vladimir Tarasenko's second-period goal before adding an empty-netter in the third. Barbashev is up to 11 goals, 12 assists, 47 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-3 rating in 30 contests. He's just three points shy of matching his career high.