Parayko returns vs. Golden Knights following 21-game absence

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko is in the lineup Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights after missing the club's previous 21 games due to an upper-body injury, the team announced.

Parayko, 27, last played on Feb. 15 against the Arizona Coyotes. He's contributed one goal and eight points and ranks third on the club in average ice time (22:08) through 16 games.

The Blues own a 7-10-4 record without Parayko in the lineup this season and have allowed 3.28 goals against per game in those outings.

St. Louis has lost six straight contests and sits fifth in the West Division entering Monday's tilt.