ST. LOUIS -- Starving for offense, the St. Louis Blues are about to get one of their top skill players back.
Jaden Schwartz was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and is expected to be in the lineup on Friday.
The 23-year-old Schwartz has missed 49 games since fracturing his left ankle during practice on Oct. 23. He has four assists and is plus-4 in seven games.
Coach Ken Hitchcock cautions not to expect instant results. He says that for now, Schwartz will be used only in even-strength situations.
Schwartz had 28 goals and 63 points last season.