Justin Faulk News
Faulk was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of the Blues' game in Calgary on Thursday. Scott Perunovich will draw into the lineup in his place.
Faulk exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks after playing only 13:20 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Before his injury, Faulk had three points (0G / 3A) in two games. He is likely out for the remainder of the season.
Faulk has not played since January 24th but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from LTIR. The 31-year-old had quiet production through the first half of the season with two goals, 19 points, 90 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games played.
Faulk has not played since January 24th and remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old had quiet production through the first half of the season with two goals, 19 points, 90 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games played.
Faulk had missed the Blues' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and has officially been placed on the Injured Reserve Thursday with expectations that he will be out week-to-week. The 31-year-old had struggled through the first half of the season with two goals, 19 points, 90 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games played.
Blues interim-head coach Drew Bannister added Faulk is day-to-day with the lower-body injury. Scott Perunovich will draw into the lineup in Faulk's place.
Faulk has been out since December 29th due to a lower-body injury but was activated from the Injured Reserve Friday and is expected to return to the Blues' lineup Saturday. The 31-year-old was having an mediocre offensive season prior to his injury as he had two goals, 17 points, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus in 35 games played.
Faulk did not play the last game for the Blues due to a lower-body injury and has been placed retroactively on IR. Before his injury, Faulk had five points (2G / 3A) in his last seven games, averaging over 22 minutes on ice.
Faulk missed the morning skate because he and his wife had a baby this morning but he is expected to play vs. the Stars. Faulk enters play with 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games this season.
Faulk has missed the last six games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Brayden Schenn was moved to IR to open up a roster spot for Faulk to be activated. Faulk has enjoyed a strong start to the season, scoring four goals with six assists (10 points) in 22 games.