Lehtera returned to the lineup Sunday, netting his eighth goal of the season and firing five shots on goal in a win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera, who had missed the past three games with an upper-body injury, logged 17:55 of ice time in the victory and skated on the top line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz. The 28-year-old only has 28 points in 64 games in the season, but the Blues are surging, so expect Lehtera to continue piling up points if he sticks in a top-six role.

Lehtera, who has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, will be back in the lineup Sunday against Minnesota, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera is expected to be back at center between Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko, a unit that combined for seven goals and nine assists in seven games prior to Lehtera's injury.

Lehtera, who returned to practice this week after missing time with an upper-body injury, said he had been experiencing headaches after getting hit in the face by a puck, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

As days and games passed with Lehtera being unavailable, reports circulated about a possible concussion, but Lehtera said that he only had a headache and that doctors wouldn't let him play. At any rate, Lehtera told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch following Thursday's practice session that he expects to play Sunday against the Wild.

Lehtera (upper body) took part in line rushes Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera was back in his spot on the top line, centering Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko. The Blues don't play again until Sunday, with five days between games, affording Lehtera additional time to heal.

Lehtera, who missed his third straight game Tuesday night due to an upper-body injury, is projected to "join us this week," according to head coach Ken Hitchcock, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

What exactly the coach means when he says "joining us this week" is a bit unclear. Will Lehtera be on the ice practicing with his teammates? Will he be available for the Blues' next game Sunday in Minnesota? We presume that will be made clearer in the next 24-to-48 hours. Lehtera was hit in the face by a puck last week and hasn't played since, and it is believed he may be dealing with concussion-related symptoms or an issue with his jaw.

Lehtera (upper body) is not with St. Louis on the team's current road trip and it is believed he may be dealing with concussion-related issues, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera left Thursday's game after getting hit in the face with a puck, requiring stitches, but this is the first we're hearing about a concussion. We expect more news in the coming days. With Lehtera missing the last two games, Ty Rattie has been activated in his place. Going forward, the Blues have two more games on the current trip, Tuesday in Ottawa and next Sunday in Minnesota.

Lehtera (upper body) is not in the lineup again Sunday against the Hurricanes, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera's injury remains a bit of a mystery, but it continues to cost him time and leaves Patrick Berglund centering the team's second line. Expect the team to provide another update on his status prior to Tuesday's game against the Senators.

Lehtera (upper body) was not on the ice for pregame warmups Saturday, indicating that he'll miss the matinee against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera sustained the upper-body ailment in Thursday's game against the Rangers and was unable to practice a day later. Now, it appears that he'll he'll shift his focus on getting healthy for Sunday's road match against the Hurricanes.

Lehtera (upper body) did not participate in Friday's practice and his availability for Saturday's game in Nashville is uncertain, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lehtera was hit in the face by a puck and left Thursday night's loss to the Rangers. Head coach Ken Hitchcock said they'll get a better evaluation Saturday morning.

Lehtera suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's game against the Rangers and won't return.

EDGE Analysis

While Lehtera hasn't been overly productive in a top-six role (27 points in 62 games), he's done enough to stabilize the line with Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko, and has given them opportunities to put the put past the goaltender (20 assists). David Backes reportedly moved up to center the line in his place, and may do so should Lehtera miss time beyond Thursday. His next chance to return comes Saturday against the Predators, so expect an update sometime before then.