Walman (upper body) will miss out against the Red Wings on Thursday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's just the latest blow for the Blues, who are already without a full complement of forwards, which is why Walman was playing in the first place. Without the 25-year-old defenseman, St. Louis will once again be forced to play with just 17 skaters in Thursday's matchup before the team will be able to call up a player from AHL Springfield.

Walman (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Panthers early, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of Walman's injury isn't clear, but he suffered it on the same play midway through the third period that left Ville Husso (lower body) ailing. The Blues played Tuesday's game a man short, so they'll be able to make emergency recalls for Thursday versus the Red Wings if any of their injured players are unable to suit up.

Walman found the back of the net in Saturday's 4-3 SO loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Walman capitalized on a Panthers turnover by wiring home his second career goal. While he's actually a defenseman, the Blues used Walman as a spare forward in this one with Tyler Bozak unavailable due to COVID-19 protocol.

Walman produced an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Walman set up James Neal's game-winning goal at 11:42 of the second period. The 25-year-old Walman hasn't been known for his offense in his limited NHL experience. He has two assists, 13 shots on net, nine hits and nine blocked shots through nine games while working in a bottom-pairing role this year. His place in the lineup seems secure for now -- Robert Bortuzzo and Niko Mikkola have competed to be the sixth defenseman playing alongside Walman.

Walman produced an assist in Monday's 7-4 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Walman picked up an assist on Jordan Kyrou's second goal of the game. The 25-year-old Walman had just two points to go with 47 shots on goal, 26 hits and 20 blocked shots in 24 contests last year. He's the Blues' sixth defenseman for now, but he'll have to fend off Niko Mikkola's challenge for a third-pairing job.

Walman was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has missed the last five games while on the protocols list and hasn't suited up since May 8. He likely won't be available for Game 3 against the Avalanche on Friday but could return as soon as Sunday's Game 4 matchup. He scored just two points in 24 games during the regular season.

Walman (COVID-19 protocols) didn't make the trip to Colorado with his teammates, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news rules Walman out for Monday's Game 1 against the Avalanche, and he won't play in Game 2 unless he's able to clear COVID-19 protocols and travel to Colorado prior to Wednesday. Even when healthy, Walman has often been relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

Walman has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the NHL's virus protocols.

EDGE Analysis

As such, Walman won't play Wednesday or Thursday (both against Minnesota), and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return for the postseason, which likely starts for the Blues next week.

Walman was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Kings after a positive COVID-19 test, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will miss Monday's game and likely be out at least two weeks unless his COVID-19 test was a false positive. The 25-year-old has two points in 25 games this season.

Walman produced an assist, two shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 9-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Walman set up the third of Ryan O'Reilly's three goals Friday at 10:17 of the third period. The 25-year-old Walman has a goal and an assist in his last two games, which accounts for all of his offense through 12 outings. He's expected to stay in the lineup at least through Monday's trade deadline, as the Blues have held out veteran blueliner Robert Bortuzzo in the last two contests.