Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko: Ahead of schedule

Tarasenko (hand) could return on the Blues' upcoming homestand, per Lou Korac of NHL.com

After Tarasenko practiced Sunday, head coach Craig Berube indicated that Tarasenko could return at some point this week. Tarasenko won't play Monday against the Senators, but he could return as soon as Thursday against Nashville, well ahead of his initial timeframe.