Faulk (upper body) will not suit up for Sunday's game in Chicago, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk was a game-time decision for Sunday's contest but isn't fit to play yet. He's considered day-to-day, so his status for Monday's home game against the Panthers is questionable. Robert Bortuzzo will fill in on the blue line during his absence.

Faulk (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday in Chicago, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even if Faulk can't go Sunday, he'll likely be able to play in the second leg of St. Louis' back-to-back set Monday against the Panthers. Expect definitive word on his status to come down closer to puck drop Sunday.

Prior to a contrary report, Faulk missed Friday's game against the Devils with an upper-body injury, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk was initially believed to be out due to an illness. Faulk's absence allowed Robert Bortuzzo to enter the lineup -- that arrangement will likely continue as long as the former is unavailable. The Blues' next game is Sunday in Chicago.

Faulk will miss Friday's game against the Devils due to illness, Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk apparently came down with a bug at some point prior to Friday's action, resulting in his removal from the lineup in favor of Carl Gunnarson. He'll have a couple of days to rest up ahead of Sunday's game against the Blackhawks.

Faulk scored a goal on three shots and was plus-3 with three blocks in a 6-5 win over Chicago on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk knotted the game at 5-5 midway through the third period, helping the Blues rally for the win. It was Faulk's first goal since Jan. 15, putting an end to his personal 15-game drought. The first-year Blue has 15 points in 63 games after spending his first eight NHL seasons in Carolina.

Faulk notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk set up Ivan Barbashev for the opening goal early in the first period. With the helper, Faulk is at 14 points, 115 shots on goal and 54 blocks through 54 contests. It's been a difficult first year with the Blues for the veteran defenseman, which has effectively dropped him off the fantasy radar.

Faulk recorded three shots and a plus-2 rating over 21:05 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk is still minus-4 on the season but he's trying to climb out of the hole. The 27-year-old blueliner is enjoying increased opportunities in January, as he's averaging 22:12 per game during the month but has produced just one point. Faulk's fantasy value remains low, and he's in danger of finishing below 30 points for the first time since the 2012-13 lockout season.

Faulk tallied a power-play goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk opened the scoring at 14:24 of the first period. The defenseman had gone eight games without a point before his goal. Still, he has just 13 points, 54 hits and 104 shots in 48 games this season. A consistent 30-point man with the Hurricanes, Faulk is tracking for noticeably lower production in 2019-20, his first year with the Blues.

Faulk directed three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk's on a six-game pointless streak, but he had chances to break through in this outing. It's been a slow offensive season for Faulk, as he's produced 12 points through 45 games just one year after a 35-point campaign.

Faulk posted a goal and plus-3 rating with four shots on goal, two PIM and two hits in a 5-4 overtime win over the Jets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has worked hard to get his plus/minus back to zero the last week, posting a plus-6 rating in the last four games. Even after Friday's goal, Faulk's shooting percentage is a tad low, so he has the potential for more scoring during the second half. That's the good news, but the reality is Faulk has underperformed through the first half of the season. Faulk has three goals and 12 points, which is significantly behind the pace he set with 11 goals and 35 points in Carolina last season.