Tarasenko contributed a shorthanded goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko has eight goals and 21 points in 26 contests in 2022-23. He struggled a bit from Oct. 24-Nov. 28 with three goals and nine points in 17 games. The 30-year-old has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last six contests though, so that slump seems to be behind him.

Tarasenko registered an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko set up a Robert Thomas goal in the second period. Over the last seven games, Tarasenko has been doing his part with three goals and four helpers, but the Blues' offense remains frustratingly inconsistent. The star winger is up to 20 points, 64 shots, 24 hits and a minus-11 rating through 25 appearances this season.

Tarasenko scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime victory over Florida.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit in an eight-minute span, culminating with a Tarasenko snipe at 16:11. He snuck into the left slot unmarked and was able to wire a shot far side shelf over Spencer Knight's glove. The goal was the sniper's first in 10 games. After bursting from the gate with six points in his first three games, Tarasenko struggled with seven points in his next 16 contests. Saturday was a welcome outburst.

Tarasenko (illness) returned to practice Monday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko looks set to rejoin the lineup after having been sidelined for the previous two contests. Prior to his absence, Tarasenko was stuck in a seven-game goal drought during which he registered 16 shots. With Tarasenko healthy, he should jump back into a top-six role in addition to linking up with one of the power-play units.

Tarasenko (illness) will not be available versus Anaheim on Monday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko will miss his second straight game as he continues to deal with an illness. Prior to his absence, the Russian winger was stuck in a seven-game goal drought, though he did put 16 shots on net and registered four assists over that stretch. Once cleared to play, Tarasenko should immediately jump back into a top-six role in addition to getting minutes with the power play.

Tarasenko will sit out Saturday's game against the Ducks with an illness, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko didn't take part in the morning skate and will miss at least one game. Alexei Toropchenko is slated to play alongside Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich on Saturday night. Tarasenko has four goals and 13 points through 16 games this year.

Tarasenko registered two assists in a 5-4 shootout win against the Capitals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko enjoyed his fourth multi-point game of the campaign. He's contributed four goals and 13 points in 16 games this season. He was averaging 17:55 of ice time entering Thursday and he's expected to get those kind of minutes throughout the season. That should help him maintain or even improve upon his current scoring pace.

Tarasenko recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko is mired in a five-game goal drought, and he's managed just two assists in that span. The 30-year-old winger started the year in great form, but he's since cooled off, though the Blues' line shuffling has him still in a top-six role. For the season, he's at 11 points, 40 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-4 rating through 14 contests.

Tarasenko scored an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old gave the Blues a 1-0 lead midway through the first period and helped set up Robert Thomas in the third, but in between the game was all Isles. Tarasenko continues to show he's an elite offensive threat as long as he stays healthy, and through nine games he's racked up four goals and nine points.

Tarasenko produced three assists, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

After a two-goal effort in the Blues' opener, Tarasenko played provider in the second game of the season. Two of his assists were primary, including on Justin Faulk's game-winner 2:10 into overtime. With five points, a plus-4 rating and eight shots on net through two contests, Tarasenko is showing that his career-best 82-point effort from last season was no fluke.