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Vladimir Tarasenko News
Tarasenko was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Thursday and will not play Friday vs. the Capitals.

The timing couldn't be worse for Tarasenko, who has scored seven goals with eight assists (15 points) in his last 10 games. His line with Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou has been among the hottest in the NHL but he'll likely miss at least two games.

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Tarasenko (lower-body) will return to the Blues lineup for Game 1 in Colorado.

Tarasenko missed eight of the final nine games of the regular seasons but will play in Game 1 on Monday. His return will provide a big boost for a team that will be without David Perron, who is in COVID-19 protocol. Tarasenko scored four goals with 10 assists (14 points) in 24 games this season.

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Tarasenko (lower-body) is expected to be back in the Blues lineup on Monday.

Tarasenko has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Monday vs. the Ducks. Tarasenko was back on the second line and top power-play unit in the morning skate and comes in with 14 points (4G / 10A) in 23 games this season.

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Tarasenko (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday.

Tarasenko has had three shoulder surgeries in 28 months but appears ready to make his season debut on Saturday night. Tarasenko is expected to replace Nathan Walker in the lineup and skate on a line with Brayden Schenn and David Perron. The last time we saw Tarasenko, he had 10 points (3G / 7A) in 10 games.

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Tarasenko (shoulder) has a “good chance” to play on the Blues’ upcoming six-game road trip.

Tarasenko skated on a line with Brayden Schenn in Friday’s practice, indicating that he’s getting very close to making his season debut. The Blues start a six-game road trip on Saturday in San Jose and it goes until Monday, March 8th, so look for Tarasenko to debut sometime in the next week.

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