Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko: Active for Thursday's matchup with Sharks

Tarasenko (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Thursday's home matchup against the Sharks, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Tarasenko missed Wednesday's practice for maintenance purposes, but fortunately for fantasy owners, it was purely routine and the 24-year-old will be on the ice for his 18th consecutive game. The Russian winger is in the midst of a scoring binge -- nine points in his last six games -- but will have a challenging matchup against a Sharks team that enters play ranked fourth in goals allowed (36) this season.