Blues' Radek Faksa: Gathers helper in shootout win
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Faksa logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.
Faksa has three points over his last four games while filling a bottom-six role. That's unusually strong production for the 30-year-old defensive center, so it shouldn't be expected to continue on a regular basis moving forward. He's at five points, 20 shots on net, 36 hits, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 21 outings this season, and he's found the most success alongside Alexei Toropchenko and Nathan Walker.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Surprise offense from checker
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Faksa had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.
He redirected a point shot in the first period to put the Blues up 1-0. It was Faksa's second goal of the season, and he has four points (two goals, two assists) in 18 games overall. Faksa is a strong, third-line presence for the Blues, but his offensive contributions are rare. He hasn't delivered 30 points or more since 2018-19 (30).
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Logs helper
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Faksa provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.
Faksa ended a 10-game slump with the assist on Alexei Toropchenko's go-ahead goal in the second period. It's not unusual for Faksa to be quiet on offense as a bottom-six center. He has two points, nine shots on net, 19 hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 13 appearances this season. Expect the 30-year-old's usage to remain heavily defensive throughout the campaign.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Buries goal Thursday
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Faksa scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.
Faksa ignited the Blues' comeback with a tally early in the third period. He has displayed chemistry with Nathan Walker and Alexei Toropchenko from the start of his time with St. Louis. Faksa's a defensive center who won't pile up points -- his career high is 33 points in back-to-back seasons early in his career, but he's reached the 20-point mark just once in the last four years. He should, however, be a reliable source of hits while seeing steady playing time on the fourth line.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Acquired in trade
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St. Louis obtained Faksa from Dallas on Tuesday in exchange for future considerations.
Faksa registered seven goals, 19 points, 71 shots on net and 97 hits over 74 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2023-24. As a member of the Blues, he will likely occupy a bottom-six role and see plenty of action on the penalty kill.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Returns with series-clinching goal
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Faksa scored a goal and added four hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7.
Faksa missed three games due to an undisclosed injury and was deemed a healthy scratch for Friday's Game 6. The 30-year-old then drew back in Sunday and came up clutch with the game-winning goal just 44 seconds into the third period. It was his first point in nine games. Faksa plays in mainly a fourth-line role, but he's had no fewer than 19 points in any of his full-length NHL campaigns, so he can provide some supplementary offense.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Available against Knights
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Faksa (undisclosed) will be an option for Friday's Game 6 matchup with Vegas, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Even with Faksa cleared to play, he is far from a lock to take a spot in the lineup from Ty Dellandrea or Craig Smith. If the 30-year-old Faksa does suit up, he'll likely slide into a bottom-six role Friday.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Out again Wednesday
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Faksa (undisclosed) won't suit up for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa will miss a third straight game despite being labeled a game-time call each time. The 30-year-old will likely take on a fourth-line role once he's cleared to return, though it's unclear when that may be.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Not playing Monday
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Faksa (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday against Vegas, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Faksa will now miss a second consecutive game despite being considered a game-time call Monday. He should be questionable to return for Game 5 on Wednesday until another update is available. Faksa tallied nine hits with no points in the first two games this series.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Remains game-time call
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Faksa (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Game 4 on Monday against Vegas, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Faksa was able to skate on his own after missing Saturday's Game 3 with an injury. Faksa hasn't tallied a point yet in the playoffs after posting seven goals and 19 points in 74 regular-season games. If Faksa ultimately can't go Monday, Ty Dellandrea would likely remain in the lineup in a fourth-line capacity.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Won't play in Game 3
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Faksa (undisclosed) is expected to miss Saturday's Game 3 versus the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa was injured in Wednesday's Game 2. With Faksa out of action, expect Ty Dellandrea to occupy a fourth-line role against Vegas. Faksa's next chance to play is Monday in Game 4.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Game-time call Saturday
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Faksa (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday for Game 3 against the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa has yet to record a point in the playoffs after posting seven goals and 19 points in the regular season. If Faksa ultimately can't suit up, Ty Dellandrea would likely slot into the lineup in a bottom-six role.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Labeled day-to-day
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Faksa (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 3 clash with Vegas, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
Faksa has gone pointless in eight straight games, including the Stars' two postseason clashes against the Golden Knights. Ty Dellandrea could see his first ice time since April 6 against Chicago on Saturday if Faksa is officially ruled out.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Exits Game 2 early
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Faksa (undisclosed) left Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Golden Knights, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa was injured late in the third period. The 30-year-old has occupied a fourth-line role through the first two games of the series, and if he can't play Saturday in Game 3, expect Craig Smith to enter the lineup while Sam Steel could take over center duties full time.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Three points in win
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Faksa notched a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Faksa opened the scoring 2:08 into the first period, sliding a Sam Steel feed past Calvin Pickard to give Dallas an early 1-0 lead. Faksa would then add a pair of assists in the Stars' four-goal second period to record his first multi-point game this season. The 30-year-old center's last goal came on March 9 -- he'd recorded just two assists in his previous nine contests. Overall, Faksa's up to seven goals and 19 points through 68 games this season in a fourth-line role.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Nabs helper Wednesday
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Faksa recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Faksa has enjoyed a solid March with three goals and two assists over eight games. Competition for fourth-line minutes is set to get tougher with Tyler Seguin (lower body) back in action -- Ty Dellandrea was scratched Wednesday but Faksa has also sat out at times this year. The 30-year-old Faksa has 16 points, 56 shots on net, 83 hits and 38 blocked shots over 62 contests.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Bags apple in win
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Faksa notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Faksa has three goals and an assist over seven games in March. It's the third time this season he's had at least four points in a month. The 30-year-old shouldn't be counted on for offense in a fourth-line role. He's produced 15 points, 56 shots on net, 81 hits and a plus-1 rating through 61 appearances.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Scores again Saturday
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Faksa scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Faksa tallied at 10:34 of the second period to tie the game at 1-1, and Jason Robertson put the Stars ahead 18 seconds later. With three goals over four games in March, Faksa's offense has taken a leap forward. The 30-year-old forward has six goals, eight assists, 52 shots on net, 74 hits and 36 blocked shots over 58 appearances. He's been an occasional healthy scratch this season, but Faksa will be hard to remove from the lineup if he keeps scoring.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Pots goal Saturday
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Faksa scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.
Faksa snapped an 11-game point drought with his second-period tally on a rebound. The 30-year-old forward has maintained his usual defense-first role in a fourth-line spot this season, so it's no surprise he's struggled to put up points. He's at four goals, eight assists, 49 shots on net, 66 hits, 34 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 55 appearances, so he doesn't need to be tracked closely in fantasy.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Provides helper in win
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Faksa notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Sabres.
Faksa took a shot that caromed in off Sam Steel midway through the second period, and that goal stood as the game-winner. Since the start of January, Faksa has contributed five points, 16 hits and 13 shots on net through 14 outings. The fourth-liner is at 11 points, 36 shots, 31 hits, 22 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 43 contests overall, so he can likely be left on the wire in fantasy.
