In the two games that Justin Faulk has returned from a lower-body injury, he has played over 20 minutes in each.
That's good news for the St. Louis Blues defenseman, who missed 12 games after being injured Jan. 23 against the Calgary Flames.
Blues player to watch vs. Wild: Justin Faulk (2:16)
Now that the Blues have turned the calendar to March and games continue to be magnified, they will need someone other than Colton Parayko and Torey Krug to provide some offense from the Blue line.
Faulk has just two goals in 42 games this season, but he's had a combined six shots on goal in the two games since he's returned, and he's jumped into the rush when opportunities present themselves.
If the Blues are going to make any kind of last gasp here, Faulk's presence at both ends of the ice will be essential.
Faulk has 18 points, including 12 since joining the Blues, in 31 games against the Wild, including a goal and an assist the last time Minnesota visited Enterprise Center.
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