Radek Faksa led the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, scoring the decisive goal in the third period. Faksa's goal, which came after a tip-in from Tyler Tucker's shot, marked his third of the season, ending a goal drought since mid-November.

Colton Parayko also contributed by opening the scoring just 49 seconds into the game, while Jordan Binnington showcased his skills with 26 saves, securing the Blues' fifth consecutive win against the Flames. Calgary's Kevin Bahl managed to equalize in the third period, but it was not enough to stop the Blues from extending their dominance over their opponents.

Radek Faksa broke a tie in the third period, leading the St. Louis Blues to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Faksa's decisive goal came off a tip-in from a shot by Tyler Tucker with less than nine minutes remaining, marking his third goal of the season and first since mid-November. The Blues exhibited resilience after Colton Parayko initially scored early in the game, maintaining their dominance with five consecutive wins over Calgary.

Jordan Binnington played a pivotal role in the win, accumulating 26 saves, while the Flames' three-game winning streak ended. Kevin Bahl netted Calgary's only goal, tying the game briefly in the third period. Despite the setback, the Flames continued to rely on their recent momentum, having won their previous match convincingly.

Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford has not committed to an extension for forward Brock Boeser, acknowledging potential disagreements over contract terms.

Meanwhile, goaltender Zach Fucale, who excelled in the KHL, is eyeing an NHL return with interest from several teams.

The Buffalo Sabres are advised against trading Dylan Cozens or Bowen Byram due to their current roster needs, while a top 30 trade board highlights key players who may be on the move before the deadline.

The NHL is facing a wave of injuries affecting multiple teams and players. Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras is sidelined for six weeks following surgery on a torn meniscus. Boston Bruins' Elias Lindholm exited a recent game with an upper-body injury, while Carolina Hurricanes' Jack Drury also underwent surgery for a thumb injury.

Chicago Blackhawks' Alec Martinez is back in Chicago for evaluation, and Dallas Stars' Matt Dumba is dealing with an upper-body issue. The Minnesota Wild have several players, including Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin, uncertain for their return.

In other updates, Nashville Predators' Alexandre Carrier has been placed on IR, and New Jersey Devils' Dawson Mercer suffered an upper-body injury requiring stitches. The New York Islanders are managing the statuses of Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair, and Adam Pelech, all day-to-day. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are also monitoring player injuries closely.

Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks is seeking a second opinion for his knee injury, with updates expected soon. Carolina Hurricanes' Jack Drury left a game early, and Coach Rod Brind’Amour fears he may be sidelined for a while.

Colorado Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood missed a game due to illness, while Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to practice after injury.

Roman Josi from the Nashville Predators left a game early, and Nathan Bastian of the New Jersey Devils returned after a lengthy absence.

In other news, the New York Islanders are monitoring the status of Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech, while Philip Tomasino of the Pittsburgh Penguins made a comeback from injury. Yanni Gourde of the Seattle Kraken left a game with a lower-body issue.

Radek Faksa from the St. Louis Blues was injured but is expected to recover, and the Toronto Maple Leafs activated Max Domi from IR. The Washington Capitals anticipate Alex Ovechkin's return in a few weeks.

Lastly, Winnipeg Jets' David Gustafsson is dealing with a nasty cut and concussion symptoms.