Faksa (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Faksa probably won't be available to play against Seattle on Wednesday, but he is eligible to come off the IR list whenever he is healthy. Still, it's unclear when he will return to the lineup after sustaining the injury during the 2026 Winter Olympics. He has contributed two goals, 17 points, 33 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 75 hits in 56 appearances this season.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Questionable for Wednesday's game
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Faksa (upper body) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Seattle, Brien Rea of Victory+ reports.
Faksa suffered an upper-body injury while playing for Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, forcing him to miss the team's final two games. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be available against the Kraken, his questionable status suggests that he may not be forced to miss extensive time even if he's sidelined Wednesday.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Will remain sidelined Wednesday
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Faksa (upper body) will not be an option for Czechia's quarterfinals matchup versus Canada on Wednesday in the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Faksa will remain unavailable for a second straight game -- he missed Tuesday's 3-2 win over Denmark in the qualifying round. Barring a miraculous upset over the Canadians, Faksa won't be in action until at least Feb. 25, when the Stars resume play against the Kraken.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Won't suit up for Czechia
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Faksa (upper body) is not available for Czechia against Denmark in Tuesday's qualification matchup at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Faksa was deemed questionable Monday after sustaining his upper-body injury during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Switzerland. If the Czechs emerge victorious Tuesday, it's a possibility Faksa will battle through his injury and suit up versus the Canadians on Wednesday in the quarterfinals.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Questionable for Tuesday
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Faksa (upper body) is questionable for Tuesday's qualification matchup against Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Faksa sustained the injury near the end of Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to Switzerland. He has contributed two assists through three games for Czechia at the tournament.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Two assists Friday
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Faksa recorded two assists, including one on a shorthanded goal, in Czech Republic's 6-3 win over France in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.
Faksa didn't find the back of the net, but he was involved in two of the team's six goals. He plays a bottom-six role for the Stars, one of the top teams in the NHL, but he might be a bit more involved for the Czechs when they take on Switzerland on Sunday,
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Opens scoring with shortie
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Faksa scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.
Faksa cashed in a shorthanded tally at 3:06 of the first period to open the scoring. It ended 39-game goal drought for the veteran forward, who still managed a decent 14 assists in that span. He's at 16 points (three shorthanded), 27 shots on net, 55 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 43 outings as a defensive stalwart in the Stars' bottom six. He's also already surpassed the 15-point output he put forth in 70 regular-season contests with the Blues last year.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Adds two assists
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Faksa notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.
Faksa has four helpers over his last five games. The 31-year-old helped out on goals by linemates Oskar Back (shorthanded) and Adam Erne. Faksa remains a quality defensive center, but any bursts of offense are likely to remain fairly short and sporadic. He's at 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) with 18 shots on net, 43 hits, 26 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 35 outings this season.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Posts pair of helpers
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Faksa notched two assists and two hits in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Oilers.
Faksa helped out on both of Nathan Bastian's goals in this contest. The 31-year-old Faksa has six helpers over his last six games, which is excellent production for a fourth-line forward. It won't last at that level, but he's been steady with 10 points, 11 shots on net, 33 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 22 appearances this season.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Three helpers against Habs
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Faksa churned out three assists in Thursday's 7-0 win over Montreal.
The 31-year-old had just two helpers in total over his prior 12 games, but Faksa broke out of that skid with his first multi-point performance of the campaign. A repeat seems unlikely for the checking-line center, however, as Faksa hasn't delivered more than 20 points in a season since 2018-19.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Game-time call
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Faksa (undisclosed) is a game-time decision against Anaheim on Thursday.
Faksa missed Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over Edmonton. He has a goal and four points in 12 appearances this season. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) is also regarded as a game-time call Thursday, so Dallas has multiple question marks. If Faksa and Hintz can't play, then the Stars are expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which would result in Kyle Capobianco remaining in the lineup for a second straight game.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Unavailable Tuesday
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Faksa (undisclosed) won't play against Edmonton on Tuesday, according to Stars reporter Robert Tiffin.
Faksa will miss at least one game, forcing the Stars to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Tuesday's contest. He has earned one goal, three assists, five shots on net, nine blocked shots and 22 hits across 12 appearances this season. Due to Faksa's absence, Kyle Capobianco will play against the Oilers.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Fills empty net
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Faksa scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
Faksa earned his first point of the season with an empty-netter at 18:18 of the third period. The 31-year-old is in his second stint with the Stars after a one-year diversion in St. Louis. So far, Faksa has a goal, one shot, four hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while filling a fourth-line role. He may see more ice time if Matt Duchene (upper body) misses time after sustaining an injury Tuesday.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Finds twine in Game 7
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Faksa scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to the Jets in Game 7.
Faksa's tally with 35 seconds left in the second period looked to be a dagger at the time. The Jets were able to shake it off, scoring twice in the final two minutes of regulation. While this goal ultimately didn't help the Blues advance, Faksa looked good with five points over seven playoff outings. That performance followed a 15-point effort over 70 regular-season contests. Faksa is one of two unrestricted free agents on the Blues' roster, so the team could keep the band together for 2025-26, though it's no guarantee they'll re-sign Faksa. He was a good fit for the Blues' fourth line, finding chemistry with Alexei Toropchenko and Nathan Walker.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Faksa notched two assists and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 6.
Faksa helped out on tallies by Nathan Walker and Alexei Toropchenko in a frenetic second period. This was Faksa's second game in a row with a helper, and he has four assists, one shot on goal, 18 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over six playoff outings. He's firmly on the fourth line, so don't expect the 31-year-old to produce steady offense in the long run.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Logs assist in loss
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Faksa notched an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Jets in Game 5.
Faksa has picked up two helpers over the last three games, which is all of his offense through five playoff contests. The defensive center has added 18 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in the postseason, but he picked up his first shot on goal in Wednesday's loss. Faksa is firmly in the lineup as a fourth-liner, so don't expect him to be a big factor on offense.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Finds twine in blowout win
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Faksa scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks.
Faksa snapped a two-month goal drought, a span in which he was limited to three assists over 22 appearances. He had gone seven games without a point entering Sunday's action, but he snapped the drought at 15:39 of the second period to restore a three-goal lead for the Blues. Faksa remains in a fourth-line role, so opportunities to generate offense are limited. He's up to 12 points, 53 shots on net, 96 hits, 41 blocked shots and 30 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 56 contests this season.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Pockets helper Sunday
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Faksa recorded an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.
Faksa set up an Alexandre Texier goal late in the first period as the Blues' fourth line struck first. With three points over 11 outings since returning from a leg injury, Faksa hasn't done much on offense while filling a bottom-six role. He's up to 10 points, 37 shots on net, 73 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 contests overall. His offense is likely too low to help most fantasy managers.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Nets game-winner versus Calgary
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Faksa scored his third goal of the season on two shots and went plus-1 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.
Faksa potted the game-winning goal at 11:11 of the final frame. The left-shot forward made himself available in the slot and perfectly redirected Tyler Tucker's point shot past Dan Vladar. This was Faksa's first marker since he returned from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has contributed three goals and five helpers through 33 appearances this season. Faksa's offensive output will likely remain limited so long as he's skating in a fourth-line role.
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Blues' Radek Faksa: Playing Thursday
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Faksa (leg) will be in the lineup versus the Ducks on Thursday.
Faksa returns having played in just one of the Blues' last 13 contests due to his leg injury. The forward is currently stuck in a 12-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 16 against the Bruins, having registered just 14 shots over that stretch. With Faksa retaking his spot on the fourth line, Alexandre Texier will be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.
