Blues' Colton Parayko: Suiting up against Islanders
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Parayko (back) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's home matchup against the Islanders.
Parayko is set to play in just his second game following the Olympic break. The right-shot blueliner will skate on the No. 2 pairing next to Theo Lindstein, who is making his NHL debut Tuesday. Justin Holl and Matt Kessel will be healthy scratches on the blue line for St. Louis against the Islanders.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Not expected to play Sunday
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Parayko (back) is slated to miss Sunday's game in Anaheim.
Parayko is set to miss his fifth consecutive contest, this one against the Ducks. The right-shot blueliner has averaged 22:24 of ice time over 58 appearances this season, and as a result of the Blues dealing Justin Faulk to the Red Wings on Friday, Parayko might receive an uptick in responsibilities once he's fully healthy and back in the lineup. The 32-year-old Parayko's next chance to suit up will be at home versus the Islanders on Tuesday.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Absent from lineup Friday
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Parayko (back) won't be in the lineup Friday versus the Sharks, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
The Blues traded Justin Faulk to the Red Wings on Friday, and they didn't have the time to make a call-up on defense with Parayko still sidelined. As such, they'll dress 13 forwards and just five blueliners in this contest. Parayko's status for Sunday's game in Anaheim has yet to be determined.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Ruled out for Wednesday's game
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Parayko (back) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game in Seattle, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Head coach Jim Montgomery said Tuesday that Parayko is feeling better and is with the team on its road trip, though he won't be an option for Wednesday's game. Following that matchup, the Blues will play in San Jose on Friday and in Anaheim on Sunday, so Parayko may return to the lineup sometime before the team returns to St. Louis.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Slated to miss next two games
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Parayko is expected to miss Saturday's game against New Jersey and Sunday's match in Minnesota due to back spasms, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Parayko has a goal, 14 points, 16 PIM, 67 hits and 141 blocks in 58 appearances with St. Louis in 2025-26. Matt Kessel is set to draw into the lineup due to Parayko's absence. The 32-year-old Parayko might be an option to return Wednesday in Seattle.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Nets first goal of season
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Parayko scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
Parayko gave the Blues a 5-1 lead at 3:55 of the second period, but that wasn't enough. This was his first goal of the season, as the 32-year-old defenseman has been hit hard by regression after his career-best 16-goal, 36-point campaign in the 2024-25 regular season. He's at 13 points, 71 shots on net, 63 hits, 138 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 56 outings in 2025-26, though his defensive skills have kept him firmly in a top-four role.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Manages helper Monday
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Parayko notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.
After scoring a career-high 16 goals in 2024-25, Parayko has yet to find the back of the net nearly halfway through 2025-26. He's chipped in 11 assists over 40 contests, including four helpers across 14 outings in December. The defenseman has added 45 shots on net, 40 hits, 93 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating this year. Barring a big second half, he'll finish below the 25-point mark for the first time since the shortened 2020-21 campaign.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Registers assist in loss
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Parayko logged an assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
Parayko snapped a nine-game slump with the helper. The 32-year-old defenseman has maintained his top-four role this season and is averaging 23:21 of ice time, but he's fallen short of the pace he set last year. He's at seven helpers in 23 contests while adding 56 blocked shots, 19 hits, 26 shots on goal and a minus-4 rating, and he's yet to tickle the twine in 2025-26 after potting 16 goals and earning 36 points in 64 regular-season appearances a year ago.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Adds two helpers Thursday
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Parayko had two assists and added a blocked shot in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Utah.
Both of Parayko's apples came at even strength on goals scored by Pius Suter and Philip Broberg. The 32-year-old Parayko is up to four assists, 13 shots on goal and 14 blocks in seven games this season. The team's top blueliner continues to show no signs of aging as he had a career year offensively with 36 points in 64 regular-season outings in 2024-25. He holds great value in all fantasy formats due to his category coverage and solid offensive stats out of the gate.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Adds assist Wednesday
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Parayko managed an assist and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Blackhawks.
Parayko has earned two assists across four games to begin 2025-26. The 32-year-old blueliner had a career year with 16 goals and 36 points in 64 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but it's likely asking too much to expect a repeat performance this year. Parayko has also added five hits, 10 blocked shots, 11 shots on net and a plus-1 rating this season, and he should remain a decent source of all-around production even if his offense takes a dip.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Ends year on five-game point streak
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Parayko notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to the Jets in Game 7.
Parayko was hot in the playoffs, racking up a goal and five assists over the last five contests. The 31-year-old won't get to extend that streak after the Blues' season ended Sunday. The defenseman had a career year in the regular season with 16 goals, 36 points and a plus-12 rating over 64 appearances. His production was bolstered by a 12.8 shooting percentage, nearly double his previous high of 6.5 percent from 2023-24, so it's fair to assume some regression is in the cards for Parayko in 2025-26.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Puts up helper in Game 6
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Parayko notched an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 6.
Parayko is hot on offense with a goal and four assists over the last four games. He was held off the scoresheet in the first two contests of the postseason, but it didn't take him long to rediscover his regular-season scoring touch. The blueliner has added 13 shots on net, seven hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing in his usual spot on the top pairing.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Snags assist
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Parayko offered an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Jets in Game 5.
Parayko has a goal and three helpers during his three-game point streak. The 31-year-old blueliner has added 12 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, six hits, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over five playoff outings. Parayko is a solid source of all-around production in his top-pairing role at even strength, though he remains fairly limited on the power play.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Dishes pair of helpers
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Parayko notched two assists, four shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.
Parayko set up tallies by Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn in this contest. After a bit of a rough showing in the first two games of the series, Parayko bounced back well on home ice. He's at three points, a plus-1 rating, 10 shots on net, five hits and eight blocked shots over four playoff outings while occupying his usual top-four role.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Lights lamp late in win
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Parayko scored a power-play goal on three shots, went plus-3, added three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Jets.
Parayko has two goals over five contests since he returned from a knee injury. The 31-year-old has largely been quiet on offense in the playoffs -- this was his first point to go with six shots on net, a minus-1 rating, four hits and five blocked shots over three postseason contests. Even if he doesn't do much scoring, Parayko's defensive presence will be a big part of the Blues' overall structure. He had career highs in goals (16) and points (36) over 64 regular-season outings.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Scores in return
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Parayko scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked five shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.
Parayko was originally doubtful to play Saturday, but he improved enough to get in the lineup a game earlier than expected. The defenseman came through with a game-tying tally at 7:21 of the third period. Now that he's back from a knee injury, the Blues' defense should receive a substantial boost. Parayko's tally also gave him a career-high 36 points, one better than his previous personal best that he achieved three times. He's at 16 goals, 20 assists, 124 shots on net, 145 blocked shots, 92 hits and a plus-9 rating through 63 appearances this season.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Good to return Saturday
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Parayko (knee) will draw into the lineup Saturday versus Seattle.
Parayko initially had Tuesday against Utah circled for his return date, but he's ready ahead of schedule. The 31-year-old has 15 goals and 35 points in 62 appearances in 2024-25. Parayko's return coincides with Philip Broberg (personal) exiting the lineup.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Could play in one of last two games
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Parayko (knee) is on the Blues' road trip and could play either Saturday in Seattle or Tuesday at home versus Utah, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Parayko won't face the Oilers on Wednesday, but he is nearing a return. The Blues seem to want to get him back prior to the playoffs to make sure he's good to play. Once Parayko returns, Tyler Tucker would be the obvious choice to exit the lineup.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Traveling with team
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Parayko (knee) made the trip with the Blues and has started skating, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Parayko's timeline won't have him back until mid-April, but the fact that he is skating could be an indication that he is ahead of schedule. The blueliner has already missed 10 games due to his long-term knee issue. Prior to his absence, Parayko was finding his offensive stride with points in five of his last six outings for a combined three goals and three assists.
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Blues' Colton Parayko: Out at least six weeks
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Parayko will have a scope on his left knee and be re-evaluated in six weeks, the Blues announced Thursday.
Parayko has 15 goals, 35 points, 90 hits and 140 blocks in 62 appearances this season. His timetable suggests that he won't be back before the end of the regular season, but Parayko might be an option if the Blues manage to make it into the playoffs. Nick Leddy will probably be asked to play a bigger role in Parayko's absence, while Tyler Tucker is likely to start playing regularly after spending the Blues' past six games as a healthy scratch.
