Vladimir Tarasenko was absent from the St. Louis Blues' morning workout in advance of Tuesday's Western Conference Final Game 2 versus the San Jose Sharks, but is expected to be in the lineup.
And with a little something extra to play for.
Tarasenko missed the skate to be with his wife, Yana, who gave birth to their son, Aleksandr, the club announced.
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 17, 2016
And since Aleksandr came in the morning, his volume-scoring father will not only play, but might still be able to squeeze in that pregame nap. Though for the next little while, those might be few and far between.
