Barbashev underwent surgery on his left ankle Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in April, ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was handed a six-week timeline, so the beginning of April is the first chance he'll have to return. The Blues are dealing with a bevy of injuries. Barbashev's absence hurts their flexibility in the lineup. The 25-year-old is a strong penalty killer with a knack for physicality, as he dished out 144 hits last year. However, he's occasionally served as a placeholder in the top six, and he posted four points and 15 shots on net over five games leading up to this injury. He'll remain on injured reserve until he's ready to return.

Barbashev's ankle injury will be reevaluated in six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev's lengthy absence will test St. Louis' forward depth, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only notched six points through 17 games this campaign. Another update on the 25-year-old winger should be released in early April.

Barbashev (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues have yet to release any details regarding the severity of Barbashev's lower-body issue, but he'll miss St. Louis' next three games at a minimum now that he's been placed on IR. Jordan Kyrou is expected to get the first crack at replacing Barbashev on the Blues' top line.

Barbashev (lower body) will not return to Thursday's game versus the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was solid in two period with four shots on goal across 11:55 of ice time before he left the game. It's unclear how exactly he got hurt. The 25-year-old has seen some top-line usage at even strength recently. If he isn't ready to return to action Saturday against the Sharks, Jaden Schwartz (lower body) might be able to take his place in the lineup. Barbashev has six points through 17 appearances.

Barbashev scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev set up Zach Sanford for the Blues' second goal in the first period. In the second, Barbashev tallied to restore a one-goal advantage for the Blues. While the game was back and forth throughout, the Russian forward has clicked on the first line with Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron over the last couple of games. Barbashev has four points in his last three outings and six points through 15 appearances overall.

Barbashev notched an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev's first goal of the year came at 18:52 of the third period. The 25-year-old now has four points, 12 shots, 18 hits and a plus-4 rating in 14 contests. While he usually skates in a fourth-line role, Barbashev worked alongside Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron in Friday's game, to mild success.

Barbashev notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was promoted to the top line ahead of Monday's game, and he assisted on David Perron's tally in the second period. The promotion resulted in Barbashev seeing 16:20 of ice time, a season-high total for the Russian winger. He snapped a nine-game point drought with the assist and now has three helpers through 13 contests this season. Barbashev has added 18 hits and a plus-2 rating.

Barbashev had an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues' fourth line added some insurance in the third period when Barbashev set up Kyle Clifford for the team's third goal. With 26 points and 144 hits in 69 games last year, Barbashev had his most productive season. The 25-year-old Russian may be limited to fourth-line duties in 2020-21, but the Blues' offense may be deep enough to earn him fantasy interest in deeper formats.

Barbashev (personal) was back on the ice for Tuesday's practice session, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Barbashev has cleared the quarantine protocol, that doesn't guarantee he will be in the lineup for Game 5 on Wednesday against Vancouver considering he hasn't been with the team since Aug. 4. If he does play Wednesday, Barbashev could push for a top-six role now that Vladimir Tarasenko (shoulder) is unavailable.

According to coach Craig Berube, the tentative plan is for Barbashev (personal) to return to Edmonton on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even if Barbashev does in fact re-enter the bubble Friday, he'll still have to self-quarantine for four days, which means the earliest he'd be eligible to rejoin the lineup would be Aug. 19 for a potential Game 5 against Vancouver. The 24-year-old winger, who picked up 26 points in 69 games during the regular season, exited the bubble and returned to St. Louis last Tuesday to be present for the birth of his first child.