ST. LOUIS - Jaden Schwartz will return to the lineup this Friday after missing 49 games due to a fractured left ankle. The Wilcox, Saskatchewan native is currently in his fourth full NHL season and has contributed significant scoring pop over his past two seasons, including 25 goals in 2013-14 and 28 in 2014-15.
The numbers suggest that Schwartz is just the Tabasco this club needs. Over the past three seasons, he’s missed 56 regular season games. During his absence, the Blues have posted a 26-20-10 record along with a minus-9 goal differential. Compare that with to his presence, when the team has logged a 55-21-6 mark and a robust plus-54 goal differential.