Barbashev scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was sprung on a breakaway by Brayden McNabb's stretch pass early in the second period. The goal was the third of the game for Vegas. Barbashev has settled in nicely alongside Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault on the Golden Knights' top line since he was traded from the Blues last March. Barbashev's career highs are 26 goals and 60 points in 81 games in 2021-22, but if he remains in a significant role throughout this season, he could challenge those scoring marks.

Barbashev, who was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, inked a five-year, $25 million contract with Vegas on Wednesday, per Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev had 16 goals, 45 points, 42 PIM and 182 hits in 82 regular-season outings split between St. Louis and Vegas last season. He then played a big role in the Golden Knights capturing the Stanley Cup by contributing seven goals and 18 points in 22 playoff games. Barbashev is projected to serve in a top-six capacity with Vegas next season and, given that he's just 27 years old, he'll likely be able to maintain that role through the life of this contract.

Barbashev scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev put Vegas ahead 7-1 in the third period. From the trade deadline onward, the 27-year-old posted 13 goals and 21 assists over 44 contests with the Golden Knights. He showed a scoring touch in a top-six role while also occasionally dropping down the lineup to play on a checking line. A pending free agent, Barbashev will likely garner plenty of attention on the open market.

Barbashev logged an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev set up Zach Whitecloud's game-winning tally at 6:59 of the third period. Over his last nine contests, Barbashev has two goals and eight assists while getting on the scoresheet in seven of those outings. The physical forward has 16 points, 26 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-12 rating through 18 appearances this postseason.

Barbashev scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev was strong on a rush to the net, burying the opening tally at 13:36 of the first period. The 27-year-old has two goals and three helpers in this round, running up his total for the postseason to 14 points in 16 appearances. The veteran forward has added 47 hits, 23 shots on net and a plus-11 rating.

Barbashev scored a power-play goal, dished two assists, doled out three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev led the way on offense Tuesday, helping the Golden Knights go ahead 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The forward had gone six games without a goal, but managed four assists in that span. He's up to 13 points, 21 shots on net, 42 hits and a plus-10 rating through 14 playoff contests.

Barbashev assisted on two of Jonathan Marchessault's three goals as the Golden Knights beat the Oilers 5-2 on Sunday, clinching a spot in the Western Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev has provided consistent depth value this postseason. He has nine points in 11 games with points in six of those games. His ice time has been middling, dipping as low as 12:15. Still, the big winger has provided value.

Barbashev notched a power-play assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev set up Reilly Smith's go-ahead goal at 14:34 of the second period. The 27-year-old Barbashev has seven points through 10 playoff contests, and his helper Friday was his first power-play point in the postseason. He's also collected 31 hits, 18 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. He's seen even-strength usage on the top line alongside Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault in recent games.

Barbashev scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev has scored three of the Golden Knights' six goals through two games in the second round. The 27-year-old is up to six points, 14 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven playoff appearances. He seems to be thriving since returning to a top-line role.

Barbashev scored twice on three shots, doled out four hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev provided near-immediate responses to two of Leon Draisaitl's tallies. After a solid first round (one goal, two assists in five games), Barbashev is back in a top-six role to begin the second round. He has five points, 12 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-3 rating through six playoff contests, and his strong two-way play will be key in containing the Oilers' stars.