Thanks to an injury, the Czech winger is getting first-line minutes. Can he take advantage of the opportunity?
While they’re equally frustrating to players and fans, injuries are a reality of life in sports. And for a demonstration of that frustration, you don’t need to look any further than St. Louis.
For the first few months of the season, the St. Louis Blues have had one of the most productive lines in hockey: Brayden Schenn, Jaden Schwartz, and Vladimir Tarasenko. With all three player in the top 12 in points in the league, it looked like nothing could stop the trio.