| Nov. 22, 2024 |
Walker scored a goal on his only shot in 10:49 of ice time Thursday in a 3-2 shootout win over San Jose. - Walker opened the scoring Thursday after Yaroslav Askarov mishandled the puck just 11 seconds into the contest. Walker's offensive upside is limited when factoring in his fourth-line line role, but he's capable of chipping in from time to time. Furthermore, the left-shot forward hasn't come out of the lineup since being a healthy scratch in four consecutive games between Oct. 22-29. Walker has recorded three goals, two assists and a minus-1 rating through 16 outings. |
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| Nov. 16, 2024 |
Walker scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins. - Walker snapped a five-game slump with the third-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. The 30-year-old has meshed well with Radek Faksa and Alexei Toropchenko as a checking trio. Through 13 appearances, Walker has two goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 52 hits and an even plus-minus rating. His career high in points is 13 over 45 contests in 2023-24, but he's started well enough to be in position to surpass that mark this season. |
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| Nov. 1, 2024 |
Walker scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers. - The fourth-liner tied the game at 1-1 midway through the third period by banging home the rebound on a Philip Broberg shot. Walker continues to bounce in and out of the St. Louis lineup -- he's suited up for six of the team's first 11 games this season -- but he's been physical when he gets a chance, piling up 20 hits to go along with two points, seven shots on net, four PIM, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. |
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| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Walker notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks. - Walker set up Radek Faksa's goal, which sparked the Blues' third-period rally. Those two forwards, along with Alexei Toropchenko, have formed an effective fourth line early in the season. Walker doesn't bring a lot of offense -- his career high is 13 points from 45 games last year -- but he can add a physical presence. The 30-year-old has struggled to keep his place in the lineup, but the Blues' lack of forward depth this year could help him earn a career year. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Walker had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Kraken. - The depth forward had gone 11 games without a point before his third multi-point game of the season. It brings Walker to seven goals and 12 points in 44 contests, the latter of which ties a career high for the 30-year-old. At this point in his career, you know what you're getting with Walker. He plays around 11 minutes per game, doesn't score frequently and hasn't topped 56 appearances in a season. |
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| March 20, 2024 |
Walker tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche. - Walker tied the game 1-1 midway through the first period, beating Justus Annunen with a wrister through traffic for his first goal since Feb. 17. The 30-year-old forward added a second point with an assist on Alexei Toropchenko's marker in the second. Walker came into Tuesday with just two points in his previous 13 contests. He's up to six goals and 11 points, one shy of a career high, through 32 games in a fourth-line role this season. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Walker scored a goal and dished out three hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Canadiens. - Walker was called up from AHL Springfield on Jan. 1 and has played in 15 straight games for the big club, recording four goals and an assist while registering 33 hits. The 30-year-old's offensive touch is a welcomed addition to the bottom six. He appears to have decent job security for now. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Walker logged an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks. - Walker helped out on an Alexei Toropchenko tally in the third period. The assist was Walker's first of the year to go with three goals across 10 appearances. The 29-year-old forward continues to occupy a bottom-six role, though he's been over 10 minutes of ice time in four of the last five games. He's added 11 shots on net, 20 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. |
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| Jan. 18, 2024 |
Walker scored both St. Louis goals in a 5-2 loss Thursday to Washington. - Both goals came on deflections of points shots with him parked in front of the net. Walker is an unlikely scorer -- these were his second and third goals of the season. He has played in parts of seven seasons, but has just 118 NHL games under his belt. This season, Walker has three goals in seven games while averaging 8:53 a game. That kind of ice time puts him at risk of sitting out, so don't treat this outburst as a reason to snag him, at least not yet. Walker needs to secure a roster spot before anyone should consider him. |
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| Jan. 9, 2024 |
Walker signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension with the Blues on Tuesday. - Walker's new contract is a one-way deal, so he could see more top-level action over the next two seasons. The 29-year-old forward has appeared in only two contests with St. Louis this year, picking up one goal over that span. |
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| Jan. 6, 2024 |
Walker opens the scoring in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Hurricanes. - Walker was called up from the AHL on New Year's Day, was a healthy scratch on Thursday and was able to dress on Saturday against the Hurricanes. He took advantage of his opportunity. While Walker played the least amount of minutes amongst all skaters, he scored a breakaway goal on Antti Raanta 11:04 into the first period to open the scoring. This proved to be enough for the Blues to go into overtime and eventually win in a shootout. Walker looks to stick with the big club after a plus-1 rating, 7:28 of ice time and two shots on net. |
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| Jan. 1, 2024 |
Walker was brought up from AHL Springfield on Monday. - Walker has generated 13 goals and 29 points over 30 AHL contests this campaign. In 56 games with the Blues during the 2022-23 season, he compiled 10 points, 43 shots on goal, 35 blocked shots and 82 hits. |
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| Oct. 8, 2023 |
Walker was waived by St. Louis on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports. - Walker spent most of last year in a bottom-six role with the Blues; he scored two goals and 10 points in 56 games. The 29-year-old could split time between the AHL and NHL levels during the 2023-24 campaign. |
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| March 13, 2023 |
Walker registered an assist against the Golden Knights on Sunday. - Walker ended his eight-game pointless streak with his helper Sunday but is still stuck in a 21-game goal drought. During his goal slump, the winger managed just 20 shots. If he doesn't start shooting the puck more, Walker's goal drought is likely to continue. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Walker is averaging just 9:50 of ice time this season, his lowest since joining the Blues ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. - In addition to seeing limited minutes, Walker has been a healthy scratch 13 times this season. Considering when he does crack the lineup he is barely on the ice, the 28-year-old winger figures to remain a low-end fantasy option throughout the 2022-23 campaign. |
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| July 2, 2022 |
Walker underwent a small "tidy-up" surgery on his wrist recently, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - Walker's surgery is considered less significant than the one Alexei Toropchenko (shoulder) underwent recently. The 28-year-old Walker's status for training camp isn't likely to be in doubt, though he may initially be eased into on-ice activities if his recovery lags. Walker is expected to compete for a bottom-six role in 2022-23 after posting career highs in points (12) and games played (30) last season. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Walker produced an assist, four hits, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes. - Walker has found a groove in his fourth-line role lately, picking up a goal and three assists in his last five games. He had the primary assist on Justin Faulk's opening tally Saturday. Walker is at 12 points, 36 shots, 50 hits and a plus-4 rating through 27 appearances. |
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| April 21, 2022 |
Walker notched an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks. - Walker's found a run of productivity with a goal and two assists in his last four outings. The 28-year-old has enjoyed more playing time this season with 11 points in 26 appearances, though he's still often limited to a fourth-line role. He's added 34 shots on net, 46 hits and a plus-2 rating. |
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| April 2, 2022 |
Walker scored a goal, levied three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Flames. - Walker put the Blues ahead with 1:56 left in the third period, setting off a flurry of offense in the final part of the game. The 28-year-old has tallied twice in his last three outings, and he's up to seven goals with one assist, 28 shots on net, 29 hits and a plus-4 rating in 16 appearances this season. |
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| March 30, 2022 |
Walker scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks. - Walker has scored twice in five contests since he joined the Blues after the trade deadline. The 28-year-old's third-period tally Wednesday stood as the game-winner. Through 14 games this season, he's earned six goals, one assist, 26 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-4 rating in a bottom-six role. |
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| March 22, 2022 |
Walker was recalled from AHL Springfield under emergency conditions Tuesday. - The Blues are dealing with multiple injuries up front, so Walker will likely draw into the lineup immediately Tuesday versus the Capitals. He's picked up four goals and five points through nine top-level appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 17, 2022 |
Walker was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Monday, per CBS Sports. - Since scoring five points in his first three NHL appearances this season, Walker is on a six-game scoreless drought. He'll likely spend more time in the minors or on the taxi squad. |
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| Jan. 11, 2022 |
Walker was promoted to the Blues' taxi squad Tuesday, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. - Walker has tallied 21 points through 22 appearances with AHL Springfield this season. During his most recent three-game stint with them, he logged four points. The 27-year-old has recorded five points through seven NHL appearances in 2021-22. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Walker joined AHL Springfield on Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com. - Walker has averaged 13:13 of ice time and recorded five points through his seven NHL appearances. The Welsh winger will rejoin AHL Springfield where he has logged 17 points through 19 performances. |
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| Jan. 1, 2022 |
Walker was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday. - Walker tallied five points in his first three NHL appearances this season but, he has been held to zero points through his last four contests. The 27-year-old was displaced by the return of Oskar Sundqvist. He will remain near the front of the line for big-league opportunities going forward. |
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| Dec. 13, 2021 |
Walker scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks. - The Blues' roster is wracked by injuries at the moment, with Brayden Schenn (upper body) leaving the game Sunday and joining David Perron (upper body), Jordan Kyrou (upper body), Robert Thomas (lower body) and others on the sidelines. As a result, players like Walker are getting an opportunity to shine. The 27-year-old has yet to get a real shot in the NHL after posting solid numbers over the last few seasons in the AHL, but he now has four goals and five points in three games since being promoted last week. Even once St. Louis gets healthier, it could be tough to dislodge Walker from a spot if he keeps producing. |
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Walker scored three goals on five shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings. - What a season debut for Walker, who matched his career goal total from 25 previous NHL appearances. He potted the only two goals of the first period for either team, then completed the hat trick to give the Blues a 4-1 lead 9:27 into the final frame. It's fair to be skeptical about whether this performance will lead to further success for the 27-year-old winger, who skated just 12:56 in the contest, but Walker had 17 points in 19 games before being called up and could be worth taking a flier on if you have a roster spot available. |
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Walker was recalled from AHL Springfield on Wednesday, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - Walker will likely be tasked with playing right away versus the Red Wings on Thursday after the Blues were forced to utilize just 17 skaters in Tuesday's matchup with Florida. The situation could get even worse after Jake Walman (upper body) picked up an injury versus the Panthers as well. |
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| April 17, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 11:08 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 20, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 12:57 of ice time in the Blues' 5-2 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 8, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 10:28 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 6, 2021 |
Nathan Walker scored one goal in 15:14 of ice time in the Blues' 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Walker now has one goal on the season. |
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| March 5, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 12:08 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 overtime win over the Kings on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 3, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 13:46 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 win over the Ducks on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 1, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 15:51 of ice time in the Blues' 5-4 win over the Ducks on Monday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 27, 2021 |
Nathan Walker had 16:27 of ice time in the Blues' 7-6 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Dec. 7, 2019 |
Nathan Walker had 12:49 of ice time in the Blues' 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Dec. 4, 2019 |
Nathan Walker had 8:08 of ice time in the Blues' 3-0 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Dec. 2, 2019 |
Nathan Walker had an assist in 14:24 of ice time in the Blues' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Walker now has one assist on the season. |
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| Nov. 30, 2019 |
Nathan Walker scored one goal in 10:18 of ice time in the Blues' 5-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Walker now has one goal on the season. |
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| Nov. 29, 2019 |
Nathan Walker had 10:00 of ice time in the Blues' 3-1 win over the Stars on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Oct. 17, 2018 |
Nathan Walker had 6:47 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Oct. 4, 2018 |
Nathan Walker had 6:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Oct. 3, 2018 |
Nathan Walker had an assist in 11:10 of ice time in the Capitals' 7-0 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Walker now has one assist on the season. |
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| May 7, 2018 |
Nathan Walker had an assist in 8:29 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 win over the Penguins on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Walker now has one assist on the season. |
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| July 25, 2014 |
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Nathan Walker, the first Australian player to be drafted by an NHL team. The 20-year-old Walker was selected in the third round of last month's draft. He signed a standard three-year, entry-level contract Friday. |
Walker was born in Wales but spent his early childhood in Australia before moving to the Czech Republic. Walker became the first Aussie in the American Hockey League when he played for the Hershey Bears, the Capitals' AHL affiliate. He had five goals, six assists and 40 penalty minutes in 43 games with Hershey last season. |
