Finley notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Finley was plucked off waivers from the Lightning early in the Olympic break, so he's had some time to prepare for his team debut. The 23-year-old forward has four points, 12 shots on net, 39 hits and 21 PIM over 23 appearances this season. Finley will likely settle into a rotational role in the bottom six for the Blues, giving him minimal fantasy value.

Finley was claimed off waivers by St. Louis from Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Finley had two goals, three points, 21 PIM and 37 hits in 22 outings with Tampa Bay in 2025-26. The 23-year-old will be an option for a spot on the Blues' fourth line, but there's no guarantee that he'll be in the lineup when St. Louis' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus Seattle.

Finley was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finley has not picked up a point in his last 10 appearances and has two goals and an assist in 22 games with Tampa Bay this season. He will be sent to AHL Syracuse if he passes through waivers.

Finley (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, signaling that he's slated to be available for the Lightning's home game against Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Finley missed Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jackets due to an illness, but he seems to have moved past the issue. Over his last five appearances, he's recorded no points, 12 hits, seven PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 7:22 of ice time.

Finley is battling an illness, which is why he won't play Saturday in Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Although Finley exited Friday's 2-1 shootout win due to an undisclosed injury, it seems that's not the reason he's unavailable versus the Blue Jackets. Max Crozier is also on the shelf because of an illness. Jakob Pelletier and Simon Lundmark are set to draw into the lineup Saturday.

Finley (undisclosed) won't play against Columbus on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finley will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's 2-1 shootout win over Chicago. He has chipped in two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net and 31 hits in 18 games this season. Jakob Pelletier will replace Finley in Saturday's lineup.

Finley sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's game versus the Blackhawks, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finley fought Nick Foligno on his first shift of the game, but he came away worse for wear. There was no update on Finley's status after the contest, leaving him questionable to play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. Simon Lundmark, a defenseman, is the lone healthy extra on the Lightning's roster currently.

Finley scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Finley spent a week in the AHL on a conditioning loan, and he scored upon his return to the lineup. The 23-year-old has mainly filled a fourth-line role when in action this season, and he's not a full-time option for the Lightning. He's produced two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net, 19 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 12 appearances. Finley could have a chance to play more regularly while Brandon Hagel (upper body) is out, but Curtis Douglas and Jakob Pelletier are also in the mix for minutes.

Finley was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Finley had a goal and two assists during his three-game conditioning stint with Syracuse. The 23-year-old has managed a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Lightning this season. He could return to the lineup as early as Saturday versus Carolina, as Nikita Kucherov (illness) and Brandon Hagel (upper body) are questionable.

Finley was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Finley has a goal and an assist in 11 games with Tampa Bay this season. He wasn't in the lineup for the Lightning's past two games. The 23-year-old had 14 goals and 28 points across 40 regular-season appearances with Syracuse in 2024-25.