Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Fri 5/14/21 2:30 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) is in doubt for Monday's Game 1 versus Colorado, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the first two months of the season with a shoulder problem, Tarasenko has now been sidelined for the Blues' last six games due to his lower-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the Russian winger was struggling to rack up goals with just one tally in his last nine appearances. With injuries limiting his games, Tarasenko has now missed the 30-goal mark in two consecutive seasons.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Thu 5/13/21 6:54 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Wild, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. Head coach Craig Berube said "it's a possibility" the winger could be available by the time the Blues open their postseason schedule Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko will end up missing six straight games and eight of the last nine to end the regular season. The Russian winger is far from a guarantee to be ready for the start of the playoffs -- the Blues will want him back as soon as possible, regardless of if they draw the Golden Knights or the Avalanche in the first round.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Wed 5/12/21 1:41 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus Minnesota, but he could be ready to return for Thursday's rematch with the Wild, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarsenko skated with the taxi squad Wednesday morning, so even if he isn't able to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's season finale, he appears to be on track to suit up for Game 1 of St. Louis' first-round playoff series. The 29-year-old winger has picked up 14 points through 24 games this campaign.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Mon 5/10/21 9:44 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) will not be available for Monday's game against the Kings, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko has now missed six of the last seven games. He has 14 points in 24 games this season while battling multiple injuries. The 29-year-old winger will be questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wild.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Sat 5/8/21 8:39 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) won't return to the lineup Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko will be out for the fifth time in the last six games. The Russian winger's next chance to return is Monday versus the Kings.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Fri 5/7/21 3:24 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) won't play Friday versus Vegas, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko is still considered day-to-day with his lower-body issue, so he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. Another update on the 29-year-old winger's status should be released prior to Saturday's rematch with the Golden Knights.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Wed 5/5/21 12:40 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko aggravated his lower-body injury during Monday's win over Anaheim and won't play in Wednesday's rematch with the Ducks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko returned to action Monday after missing two games with his lower-body issue and ended up aggravating the injury. The good news is he's considered day-to-day, so he may not be sidelined for long. Check back for another update on the Russian winger's status ahead of Friday's game versus Vegas.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Mon 5/3/21 2:49 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) is slated to play in Monday's clash with the Ducks, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the first two months of the season, Tarasenko has racked up four goals on 65 shots and 10 assists in 23 appearances. For the second straight season, Tarasenko will fail to reach the 65-point threshold, something he had achieved in five consecutive campaigns from 2014-19. If the Russian winger can avoid any further injuries, he should be capable of getting back to being a top producer next year.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Sat 5/1/21 1:16 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) remains out Saturday against Minnesota, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tarasenko was a surprise scratch Thursday against the Wild, and evidently his injury will keep him out at least another game. With only 14 points in 23 games, fantasy managers shouldn't miss the former 40-goal-scorer's services too much.
Vladimir Tarasenko RW MIN Thu 4/29/21 7:43 PM
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW MIN
Tarasenko (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear when the Russian suffered the injury, but it's serious enough to keep him out of the lineup in the thick of the playoff hunt. Tarasenko had been riding a two-game point streak, as he's racked up 14 points in just 23 games this season. Kyle Clifford will look to enter the lineup at forward, with Robert Thomas expected to shuffle up to the power-play unit with Tarasenko sidelined Thursday.