Justin Barron explodes for four points in Blues rout of Golden Knights

Fantasy hockey: Barron's four-point breakout came with 4 shots and 20:23 in a 6-2 win Thursday, well above his recent averages with Nashville.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026

Justin Barron recorded one goal and three assists on 4 shots in 20:23 in the Blues' 6-2 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday, October 22. He finished plus-4 in the victory.

The four-point performance stands well above the recent averages he posted with Nashville: 0.21 points, 0.8 shots and 14:14 a night. His underlying play grades 48 out of 100 among defensemen for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Justin Barron

Barron's four-point explosion came with extended minutes that reached 20:23, more than six minutes above the 14:14 he averaged with the Predators. The 4 shots represented five times his recent average of 0.8 per game. Every number describing his recent role comes from his time in Nashville before he joined St. Louis, so the 20:23 marks a significant increase in ice time for his new club.

The four points easily cleared his 0.21-point average from Nashville, where he chipped in 0.04 goals and 0.16 assists per game over 155 games. His process grade of 48 out of 100 among defensemen suggests the scoring pace may not hold. Still, the ice time and shot volume Thursday signal a bigger role in St. Louis. The Blues have three games left this week, playing Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday.

What to do

• Add Barron in deeper formats where the expanded minutes and four-shot night suggest a larger role than he had in Nashville.

• Stream him for the three remaining Blues games this week if you need defenseman scoring and can tolerate volatility given his 48 process grade.

• Monitor his ice time Saturday to see if the 20:23 represents his new normal or a one-off spike in a blowout win.

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