Description: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that rookie right wing Vladimir Tarasenko will participate in Monday night's Game 4 in Los Angeles.
Insight: Tarasenko got off to a hot start in 2013 but struggled after suffering a concussion halfway through the season. He was a healthy scratch in Games 1-3.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott has outdueled Jonathan Quick to help St. Louis take a 2-0 series lead against the Kings.
Insight: Elliott has allowed two goals and saved 96.6 percent of his shots in 133 minutes over two games. This comes after he went 11-2 with a 1.28 GAA and a .948 SV% and three shutouts in April.
Description: Blues defenseman Barret Jackman is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Tuesday against Los Angeles. He's been dealing with an ankle injury.
Insight: Jackman posted 12 points this season with a +6 rating and 39 penalty minutes. He's not a great fantasy option.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie is expected to be activated from injured reserve for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Tuesday against Los Angeles after undergoing foot surgey in March.
Insight: Oshie has seven goals and 20 points in 30 games this season and can help any fantasy lineup, but it should be noted that he did participate in Sunday's practice.
Description: St. Louis netminder Jaroslav Halak (lower body) will back up Brian Elliot Thursday against Calgary. SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Insight: Halak hasn't played since April 1 and Elliot has recorded three shutouts this month. Halak could start St. Louis' regular season finale on Saturday to make sure he's ready for playoff action.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott had his second straight shootout victory Thursday against Phoenix. He saved 33 of 34 shots in 64 minutes of play.
Insight: There are few hotter than Elliott right now. He has won seven of his last eight games and allowed just eight goals in 472 minutes this month (1.02 GAA) with three shutouts in that span.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott will start Tuesday's game against the Canucks.
Insight: Elliott is 5-1 with a 1.05 GAA and three shutouts in six appearances this month. He's a must-own, as his early season struggles are well behind him.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie will undergo surgery Tuesday on a stress fracture in his foot and will be out indefinitely, according to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Insight: Oshie has seven goals and 20 points in 30 games this season. The team has plenty of forwards who can absorb his ice time, but none of them are intriguing fantasy options.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott recorded his third consecutive shutout with 23 saves Thursday against the Wild.
Insight: Elliott had nine shutouts, a 1.56 GAA and .940 SV% last season, but his performance earlier this season was so awful that he started just one game from Feb. 12 to April 3. He has certainly redeemed himself lately. Jake Allen is scheduled to start Friday, but the Blues might want to reconsider.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott made it two shutouts in a row by blanking Nashville Tuesday night.
Insight: Elliott had nine shutouts, a 1.56 GAA and .940 SV% last season, but his performance earlier this season was so awful that he started just one game from Feb. 12 to April 3. Elliot faced just 15 shots Tuesday, further proof that being in net for the Blues is a great place for any netminder.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott recorded his first shutout of the 2013 season by saving 28 shots Sunday against the Red Wings.
Insight: Elliott had nine shutouts, a 1.56 GAA and .940 SV% last season, but he came into Sunday's game with a 3.43 GAA and .866 SV%. His performance earlier this season was so awful that he started just one game from Feb. 12 to April 3. Elliott should start most of the remaining games with Jaroslav Halak out for a few weeks.
Description: Blues forward Andy McDonald was a late scratch due to the flu.
Insight: McDonald has four goals and 15 points in 26 games this season but the Blues' depth at forward prevents any of their players from being reliable fantasy options.
Description: St. Louis Blues center Scott Nichol is doubtful for Friday's game against Columbus with general body soreness.
Insight: Nichol hasn't skated in a couple of games and missed Thursday's game. Coach Ken Hitchcock is hopeful of getting him back for the weekend, but he holds no value for fantasy owners with one point in 30 games.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott (4-6-1, 3.50 GAA, .859 SV%) will start Thursday's game against Chicago.
Insight: Elliott has started just one game since Feb. 11, and that came on March 3. He has been one of the worst netminders in the NHL this season after performing like one of the best in 2011-12.
Description: St. Louis netminder Jaroslav Halak will miss at least three weeks due to a lower-body injury that is related to the groin injury he suffered earlier this season, according to Pierre Lebrun of TSN.
Insight: It's looking unlikely that he will be able to return before the end of the regular season. Fantasy owners should grab Jake Allen, who played well in March when Halak was struggling. Brian Elliot will also be in the mix, but he has saved just 85.9 percent of his shots this season.
Description: St. Louis netminder Jaroslav Halak exited late in the first period Monday against Minnesota and is out indefinitely with a lower body injury.
Insight: The details of Halak's injury have not been disclosed. Brian Elliott should take over in net and expect the team to recall Jake Allen.
Description: St. Louis netminder Jaroslav Halak exited late in the first period Monday against Minnesota.
Insight: The details of Halak's injury have not been disclosed. Brian Elliott has come on to take his place between the pipes. Halak recorded five saves before his departure.
Description: Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester was traded to the Blues on Monday.
Insight: The Flames received a package of Reta Berra, Mark Cundari and a draft pick in the swap. Bouwmeester ranks 33rd in points among NHL defenseman this season (15 points in 33 contests). Unfortunately, his plus/minus rating is one of the league's worst (-11).
Description: The Blues sent Jake Allen to the minors on Saturday, leaving Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliot as the two netminders on the team.
Insight: Allen was called up in March when Halak was struggling and went 5-0 with one shutout in his first five starts of the month. However, Halak has played better and Elliot is ready to return after being exiled for allowing 23 goals in his last 286 minutes (4.83 GAA).
Description: The Sabres have traded defenseman Jordan Leopold to St. Louis for a pair of draft picks.
Insight: The veteran blueliner has collected eight points and 14 penalty minutes in 24 games this season. He's only owned in about one percent of ESPN fantasy leagues at the moment.
Description: St. Louis right wing Vladimir Tarasenko potted two goals Thursday in a loss to Los Angeles.
Insight: That snaps a nine-game scoring drought for Tarasenko. He's tied with Chicago's Brandon Saad for fourth in rookie scoring (16 points in 23 appearances).
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak will start Thursday's game against the Kings.
Insight: Jake Allen's run as the starter came to a disappointing end Tuesday when he allowed three goals in 25 minutes and was pulled for Halak. Halak has allowed three goals over his last 154 minutes.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak entered Tuesday's game against Edmonton in relief after Jake Allen allowed three goals on seven shots in 25 minutes.
Insight: Halak often has had to sit on the sidelines this month while Allen has been hot but he picked up a shutout this week and saved all 12 shots he saw Tuesday. He should be in line for more action as long as he doesn't falter in his next start.
Description: Blues goaltender Jake Allen will start Tuesday's game against Edmonton.
Insight: This will be Allen's first appearance since March 19. He is 8-2-0 with a 2.26 GAA and .915 SV% this season but his starts will be limited with Jaroslav Halak still in the picture.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak will start again Sunday against the Flames after shutting out Edmonton Saturday night in his first start since March 10.
Insight: Halak owners have been patiently waiting while Jake Allen has gone 5-1 with a 1.99 GAA in six starts since March 7. The Blues' defense allows just 23.9 SOG per game, tops in the NHL, and it's about time their goaltenders started taking advantage of that.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak came away with a shutout he desperately needed Saturday against Edmonton. He was starting his first game since March 10.
Insight: Fantasy owners have been patiently waiting while Jake Allen has gone 5-1 with a 1.99 GAA in six starts since March 7. The Blues' defense allows just 23.9 SOG per game, tops in the NHL, and it's about time their goaltenders started taking advantage of that.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak will make his first start since March 10 when the Blues take on Edmonton Saturday.
Insight: Fantasy owners have been patiently waiting while Jake Allen has gone 5-1 with a 1.99 GAA in six starts since March 7. Halak has a solid 2.38 GAA this season but that is misleading since St. Louis allows the fewest SOG in the NHL. Halak's .881 SV% should tell fantasy owners how he really has played in 2013.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play Saturday.
Insight: St. Louis will finally have all of its forwards healthy after Oshie, Vladimir Tarasenko, Andy McDonald and Alex Steen each had to spend a stint on the injured reserve over the past few weeks.
Description: Blues goaltender Jake Allen will make his fourth straight start Tuesday against Vancouver.
Insight: Allen has won five straight starts and eight of nine this season while posting a 2.19 GAA and .920 SV%. The team has handed him the goaltending reigns for now in place of Jaroslav Halak while it tries to hold onto a playoff spot.
Description: Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is questionable for Tuesday's game against Vancouver after missing the game with Snaheim due to flu-like symptoms.
Insight: He's putting up very good numbers for a blueliner with five goals and 13 assists in 27 games and should be in fantasy lineups whenever he returns to the ice.
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko is active for Saturday's game versus Anaheim. Tarasenko hasn't played since suffering a concussion February 20th in Colorado.
Insight: Tarasenko has been helpful in all fantasy categories this season (six goals, six assists, eight penalty minutes in 17 games). His production has been especially impressive when you consider that he's only 21 years old. Tarasenko is still available in almost 83 percent of ESPN leagues.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie will miss Saturday's game against Anaheim due to sore ribs, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Insight: The Blues will miss Oshie's scoring punch (17 points in 26 games) though they are starting to get healthier up front with the return of Alexander Steen and possibly Vladimir Tarasenko (concussion) or Andy McDonald (knee).
Description: Blues goaltender Jake Allen, who has won three straight starts since being recalled from the minors, will start Thursday's game against the Coyotes.
Insight: Allen is 6-1-0 with a 2.63 GAA overall and he has taken over primary goaltending duties in the short-term with Jaroslav Halak slumping and Brian Elliot indefinitely parked on the bench.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie is doubtful for Thursday's game with an upper-body injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Insight: The Blues are already with key forward Vladimir Tarasenko, Andy McDonald and Alex Steen as well, though the latter two are getting close to a return.
Description: Jake Allen will draw another start in goal for St. Louis Tuesday against the Sharks.
Insight: Allen has won two straight starts since being recalled from the minors despite allowing three goals in both and Jaroslav Halak lost to the Ducks Sunday. We could see Allen continue to get two-thirds of the starts if he plays well again Tuesday.
Description: Blues forward Alex Steen (upper body) could make his return to action Tuesday against the Sharks. He has missed seven straight games with a shoulder injury. SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Insight: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said the team wants to wait and see how Steen feels before letting him play. "Steen took a full skate today," Hitchcock said. "We'll see how he feels in a few hours. If we he feels OK, then we'll talk to him. If not, then we'll wait on that. It's a very fluid roster right now. I don't know our lineup."
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie briefly left Saturday's game in the second period with an arm injury but returned and finished with three SOG in 19 minutes.
Insight: Tests came back negative, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, so it appears the Blues have avoided another injury to a key forward. Vladimir Tarasenko, Alex Steen and Andy McDonald are all on injured reserve.
Description: Blues forward Patrik Berglund has three goals over his last two games.
Insight: With one goal Saturday against San Jose, Berglund now has 12 goals in 24 games, a pace of 41 goals per 82 games. Berglund's career high for a season is 22.
Description: Blues forward Vladimir Sobotka had his first career hat trick Saturday against San Jose.
Insight: Sobotka has received more ice time lately with Vladimir Tarasenko, Alex Steen and Andy McDonald on injured reserve. He has taken advantage with six goals and an assist in five games this month.
Description: The Blues will start Jake Allen in goal Thursday against the Coyotes.
Insight: Allen (3-1, 2.62 GAA, .895 SV%) was recalled Wednesday after Jaroslav Halak blew a 4-1 lead Tuesday night. Brian Elliot's struggles have made it necessary to call up Allen when Halak is also having issues in net. St. Louis has allowed the fewest SOG per game so this is a favorable situation for goaltenders if anyone can take control.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak choked away a 4-1 lead by allowing four late goals Tuesday against the Kings. The team responded by recalling Jake Allen Wednesday.
Insight: Halak has a strong 2.31 GAA but his SV% is just .884 since St. Louis doesn't give up a ton of SOG. Backup Brian Elliot has been abysmal with a 3.65 GAA this season so the team can't turn to him with confidence when Halak is struggling.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott saw his first action since Feb. 11 Sunday against the Stars but he gave up four goals on 27 shots.
Insight: Not only has Elliott not lived up to last season's numbers -- 23-10, 1.56 GAA, .940 SV% -- he has been one of the worst netminders in the NHL. Elliott has allowed 22 goals over his last five appearances.
Description: Blues forward Alex Steen (upper body) didn't play Thursday although he did practice in the morning. He's questionable for Friday against Edmonton.
Insight: Ken Hitchcock said he wanted to wait until Steen was 100 percent before letting him return. Steen leads the Blues in points with 16 and SOG with 62.
Description: Blues forward Andy McDonald has been placed on injured reserve with a left knee injury, according to Blues.nhl.com
Insight: McDonald went down in Tuesday's practice and is considered week-to-week. McDonald has been skating on the second line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Alex Steen, who are all currently injured. Look for Chris Stewart, Vladimir Sobotka and Patrik Berglund to form the No. 2 line for St. Louis going forward unless Steen's head injury proves to be minor, in which case he would replace Berglund.
Description: Blues forward Andy McDonald had to be helped off the ice during Tuesday's practice and eventually limped to the locker room, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Insight: McDonald got tangled up with another player and suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury. Alex Steen was also injured, taking a stick to the face. Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said he would know more about both players Wednesday.
Description: Blues left wing David Perron scored the game-winning goal halfway through the third period Saturday night versus Columbus.
Insight: Perron only played 57 games last season after suffering a concussion the previous season but had 42 points (0.74 ppg). He's playing at a nearly identical pace this season with 13 points in 18 games (0.72 ppg).
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak has made 38 saves on 40 attempts in his first two games since returning to the lineup from a groin injury.
Insight: Halak was injured on Feb. 1 and missed eight games while St. Louis floundered with Brian Elliot, who was benched in favor of Jake Allen. Allen stabilized the position for the Blues for a few games before turning things over to Halak and heading back to the minors.
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko was taken to the hospital after suffering a head injury Wednesday against the Avalanche. He has since been released.
Insight: He's flying with the team back to St. Louis and he hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Columbus. Tarasenko is second in rookie scoring this season with 12 points in 17 games.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against Colorado. He's been dealing with a strained groin.
Insight: Halak hasn't appeared in a game for St. Louis since Feb 1. Jake Allen has played well (3-1-0, 2.62 GAA, .895 SV%) and could get one more start, but most believe it will be Halak between the pipes against the Avs.
Description: St. Louis backup goaltender Jake Allen will start in net for Jaroslav Halak, according to a report from Jeremy Rutherford, beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Insight: Allen has proven to be a respectable backup going 3-0-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .888 save percentage.
Description: St. Louis backup goaltender Jake Allen could another start in net if starter Jaroslav Halak isn't 100 percent. This will likely be a game-time decision.
Insight: Allen has proven to be a respectable backup going 3-0-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .888 save percentage.
Description: St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak is questionable for Tuesday's game against San Jose due to a strained groin.
Insight: Halak hasn't appeared in a game for St. Louis since Feb 1. Jake Allen (3-0-0, 2.76 GAA, .888 SV%) could get one more start, but fantasy owners should check back closer to game-time.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott will find himself on the bench again Sunday when St. Louis opposes Vancouver. Jake Allen will get a third straight start.
Insight: Jaroslav Halak is still dealing with an injury, leaving Elliott and Allen to play between the pipes. Elliott allowed 18 goals over his last four starts so Allen has been the choice to start the last three games.
Description: According to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report, Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak is expected to return from a groin injury later this week.
Insight: Halak hasn't appeared in a game for St. Louis in over two weeks. Brian Eliott (3-5-1, 3.57 GAA) and Jake Allen (2-0, 2.77) have been filling in with mixed results.
Description: Blues winger David Backes (groin) will be a game-time decision Friday but he is leaning towards playing, according to Roger Millions of Sportsnet.ca
Insight: Backes left Thursday's skate early but did practice Friday. The forward hasn't missed a game since 2009-10.
Description: Jake Allen will draw another start in net for the Blues Friday against Calgary.
Insight: Jaroslav Halak is still injured and Brian Elliot has allowed 18 goals over his last four games. Allen gave up three goals on 18 shots in his first career start Wednesday night.
Description: Blues forward Alex Steen scored his third goal of the season Wednesday against Detroit. He finished with five SOG.
Insight: Steen has never played this well in his career -- he has three goals and 12 points in 13 games -- but he has also never attempted nearly four SOG per game like he is this season.
Description: Blues rookie sensation Vladimir Tarasenko ended his four-game points drought with a goal on one shot Wednesday against Detroit.
Insight: The 21-year-old Tarasenko posted a minus-7 rating over his last four games and saw his ice time dip to 12 minutes on Wednesday. Blues coach Ken Hitchcock notoriously favors veterans over rookies so now might be the time to sell Tarasenko despite his immense talent.
Description: Blues rookie sensation Vladimir Tarasenko has hit a rough patch after a hot start to his NHL career. He hasn't recorded a point in the last four games while taking just five SOG and registering a minus-7 in that span.
Insight: The 21-year-old Tarasenko had five goals and 10 points with 26 SOG and a plus-6 over his first eight games. He should rebound soon, we just hope coach Ken Hitchcock continues to play the youngster while he is struggling.
Description: St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak (groin) was activated from the injured reserve on Sunday, but re-injured the groin in warmup on Monday.
Insight: He is expected to miss about one week, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS. Brian Elliot has struggled in net a bit lately, giving up 18 goals in his last four games, but was excellent last season and should come around.
Description: St. Louis Blues winger Jamie Langenbrunner will have hip surgery, ending his season.
Insight: Langenbrunner wasn't the same guy for Dallas and St. Louis that he was with New Jersey. He managed just 24 points last season and had one assist in four games this season.
Description: Blues winger David Backes has six points over his last six games.
Insight: Backes had 54 points last season but his 101 PIM, 234 SOG and plus-15 made him a strong fantasy forward. He's playing at a similar pace this season.
Description: Blues forward Chris Stewart had a goal and two assists Saturday night against the Ducks.
Insight: Those were Stewart's first and second assists of the season. He's more of a goal scoring specialist, but he does that well and his PIM contributions make him a decent fantasy play.
Description: St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak (groin) was activated from the injured reserve on Sunday.
Insight: Backup Brian Elliot has struggled a bit lately, giving up 14 goals in his last three games, so this is a great time for Halak to return. Halak is 3-0-0 this season with a 2.10 GAA and two shutouts. He's expected to start Monday against the Kings.
Description: Blues goaltender Brian Elliott gave up five goals in 65 minutes Saturday against Anaheim and then lost in the shootout.
Insight: Elliott was handed the starting goaltenders job when Jaroslav Halak went on injured reserve but he has given up 14 goals in 154 minutes over his last three games. Coach Ken Hitchcock said after the game that Elliott has to play better, and mentioned that if Halak isn't ready for Monday's game, Jake Allen will make his first NHL start.
Description: The Blues will start Brian Elliott in net Saturday versus Anaheim.
Insight: Jaroslav Halak isn't ready to return from injured reserve so St. Louis has no choice. Elliott allowed nine goals in 89 minutes in his other two starts this week.
Description: St. Louis goaltender Brian Elliott will start Thursday against the Red Wings despite giving up four goals in 29 minutes against the Predators on Tuesday.
Insight: Jaroslav Halak is still injured so the Blues really don't have any other choice but to roll with Elliott and hope he bounces back.
Description: Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak (groin) was seen walking around the locker room Tuesday without noticeable pain. He's hoping to practice Friday. SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Insight: Backup Brian Elliot allowed four goals in 29 minutes Tuesday against Nashville. It's unclear if he will start again Thursday. Halak could return Saturday versus Anaheim if he can practice without a setback Friday.
Description: St. Louis goaltender Brian Elliott melted down Tuesday versus Nashville. He gave up four goals on 11 shots in 29 minutes before getting pulled, and backup Jake Allen finished by allowing two more goals on eight shots in 31 minutes.
Insight: With Jaroslav Halak out with an injury, that's not what the Blues were looking for from Elliott, especially against the Predators' lackluster offense.
Description: St. Louis goalie Jaroslav Halak left Friday's game after taking a puck off his mask in the first period.
Insight: Coming off a great 2011-12 campaign, Halak has already won three games this season with a 2.10 GAA and a .889 save percentage. Brian Elliott is perfectly capable of getting the job done if Halak is sidelined.
Description: Blues forward Patrik Berglund has never scored more than 22 goals in a season but he already has five in eight games.
Insight: Berglund scored again Friday against the Red Wings on three shots to give him 18 SOG this season. He skates on the third line at even strength but has played on the team's most-used power-play line this season.
Description: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been a facilitator this season but he finally scored his first goal of the season Friday against the Red Wings.
Insight: Shattenkirk had eight assists over his first seven games. He contributes assists, shots, penalty minutes and a strong plus/minus while also throwing in a goal every once in a while for fantasy owners.
Description: St. Louis goalie Jaroslav Halak will start between the pipes Friday at Detroit.
Insight: It's the same team he shut out on opening night. Halak is 3-0 with a 1.69 GAA and two shutouts in four starts this season, while backup Brian Elliot has gone 3-1 with a 2.25 GAA in four appearances (three starts).
Description: Blues defenseman Wade Redden (illness) will play Friday against the Red Wings.
Insight: The Redden signing has gone well for St. Louis so far -- he has two goals on six shots in three games. He's been getting significant playing time as a top-four blueliner for the Blues since making his debut three games ago. As long as he keeps skating with Alex Pietrangelo he should continue to post numbers closer to his Ottawa days.
Description: Blues defenseman Wade Redden is questionable for the game against Detroit on Friday due to flu-like symptoms.
Insight: Not normally a goal-scorer, Redden has two goals in three games for the Blues. he hasn't produced double-digit goals since 2005 and fantasy owners should expect this to continue.
Description: St. Louis goaltender Brian Elliott will get the start Thursday against the Blue Jackets. SOURCE: Lou Korac, NHL.com
Insight: Jaroslav Halak has been confirmed for Friday's game against the Red Wings. This will be Elliott's third start and fourth appearance of the season. He hasn't been as good as Halak but we are willing to give him more time after he played lights out last season.
Description: St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott will stand in for Jaroslav Halak Sunday against the Wild.
Insight: Halak already has three wins and two shutouts but he isn't going to play both games of back-to-backs with a goaltender of Elliot's caliber backing him up. We expect Halak to get two-thirds of the starts.
Description: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has six assists in five games this season.
Insight: Shattenkirk assisted a David Perron goal on Saturday against the Stars and registered a plus-2 in the game. He's one of fantasy hockey's best defensemen.
Description: Blues forward Chris Stewart had a goal on five shots and a plus-two differential Saturday in a win over Dallas.
Insight: Stewart has three goals in the first five games after putting up 15 last season. He's a decent fantasy option due to his ability to rack up PIM.
Description: Blues forward T.J. Oshie scored one goal on three shots Thursday against the Predators.
Insight: Oshie has three goals and five points in four games this season. He only had 19 goals in 80 games last year so he's certainly on a better pace during this lockout-shortened campaign.
Description: Blues defenseman Wade Redden will make his debut with the team on Thursday and will skate with Alex Pietrangelo. SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Insight: Carlo Colaiacovo skated with Pietrangelo most of the time last season and had two goals and 17 assists with a plus-7 differential in 64 games. Pietrangelo has played on St. Louis' top defensive pairing with Ian Cole this season but Redden is a better player than both Colaiacovo and Cole so he could produce fantasy-worthy totals.
Description: St. Louis goalie Jaroslav Halak will start Thursday's game versus Nashville after sitting Tuesday against the Blackhawks.
Insight: Halak shut out Detroit on just 14 shots in the season opener but only lasted 33 minutes Monday against the Predators before Brian Elliot picked up a win in relief. We expect a much better effort Thursday in a rematch with the Preds.
Description: The Blues have officially activated defenseman Wade Redden.
Insight: Redden agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract with St. Louis last Friday. The 35-year-old hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2010 when he played for the Rangers. He's tallied 106 goals and 344 assists in 994 career games.
Description: St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott will start his first game of the season Tuesday against Chicago, one night after picking up his first win in relief of Jaroslav Halak.
Insight: Elliott had an unreal season in 2011-12 as St. Louis' backup. He led the league with a 1.56 GAA and .940 SV% and had nine shutouts and 23 wins in 36 starts. The netminder played 32 minutes and blanked the Predators Monday after they scored three goals off Halak. Start him in all leagues on Tuesday.
Description: Detroit Red Wings defensenseman Carlo Colaiacovo suffered a shoulder injury on Monday which could keep him out of the lineup for a few weeks.
Insight: The injury-prone defenseman has played 70 or more games just once since 2002. He had 19 points last season with a +7 plus/minus rating, but has limited fantasy value even when healthy.
Description: St. Louis goalie Jaroslav Halak recorded the first shutout of the NHL season by blanking the Red Wings on Saturday.
Insight: He was never really tested and finished with just 14 saves. He'll split time in net with Brian Elliott this season. That makes Halak a risky fantasy choice.
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko knocked in two goals Saturday in his NHL debut.
Insight: Both goals went top shelf as St. Louis absolutely destroyed the Red Wings 6-0 in the season opener. Don't be surprised if the 21-year-old takes home Rookie of the Year honors at the end of the season.
Description: Detroit Red Wings defensenseman Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable for the start of the season.
Insight: The injury-prone defenseman has played 70 or more games just once since 2002. He had 19 points last season with a +7 plus/minus rating, but has limited fantasy value.
Description: Detroit Red Wings defensenseman Carlo Colaiacovo is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury suffered in the Spengler Cup.
Insight: The injury-prone defenseman has played 70 or more games just once since 2002. He had 19 points last season with a +7 plus/minus rating, but has limited fantasy value.
