Edler hasn't recorded a point in his last 19 contests.

EDGE Analysis

Edler has a goal and six points in 45 contests this season. He's averaging just 15:12 of ice time in 2022-23, and Edler's been a healthy scratch twice in LA's last five games. As long as his role with the Kings stays at its present level, the 36-year-old is unlikely to make significant offensive contributions. He does have 85 hits and 79 blocks though, which makes him the fourth best player on the Kings in each of those categories.

Edler is on a 12-game scoring drought.

EDGE Analysis

Edler has a goal and six points in 38 contests this season, which is down from three markers and 19 points in 41 games in 2021-22. His decreased scoring pace makes sense given that the 36-year-old is averaging just 15:15 of ice time in 2022-23 compared to 18:28 last season. Edler's averaged 15:30 of ice time over his last seven contests, so his role with the Kings hasn't grown meaningfully as the campaign's dragged on. Elder does have 72 hits and 69 blocks in 2022-23, which makes him a significant contributor in those two categories.

Edler found the back of the net in a 4-2 win against Montreal on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Edler scored at 9:12 of the third period. That goal put the Kings up 3-0, but because of Montreal's failed comeback attempt, Edler's marker ultimately stood as the game-winner. It was the 36-year-old's first goal and sixth point in 26 games this season.

Edler is on a five-game scoring drought.

EDGE Analysis

Edler recorded four assists in five contests from Nov. 12-19, but even with that hot streak, he's contributed just five helpers in 23 games this season. The 36-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:06 of ice time, which is way below his career average of 22:33. At this stage of his career, he's not likely to play a big role with the Kings and Edler's offensive potential is limited as a result.

Edler managed an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Sean Durzi (lower body) missed the contest, and Edler stepped up to fill a top-four role with a season-high 20:28 of ice time. The helper was Edler's fourth in the last five games, and he's up to five assists in 18 contests overall. The 36-year-old blueliner has added 17 shots on net, 30 hits, 25 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating. He'll likely continue in a larger role as long as Durzi is sidelined, but Edler doesn't have much fantasy upside at this point in his career.

Edler registered an assist in a 4-1 loss to Vancouver on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Edler has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last four games. It's been a nice run for him, but he still has just four assists in 17 games this season. The 36-year-old defenseman is being used primarily on the third pairing and doesn't have a regular role on the power play, so while he's on a bit of a hot streak right now, not much should be expected of him offensively this season.

Edler logged an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The assist was Edler's second in four games, accounting for all of his offense this season. The 36-year-old has at least maintained a regular role, but he's playing on the third pairing and seeing the lowest ice time of his career. If the Kings falter, Brandt Clarke could be an option to replace Edler in the lineup. Through 14 appearances, Edler's added 14 shots on net, 24 hits, 21 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating.

Edler's ice time has dropped dramatically in 2022-23.

EDGE Analysis

Edler averaged an impressive 24:34 of ice time in 2018-19, but his playing time has fallen in every season since. Even in that context though, his drop from 18:28 in 2021-22 to 14:13 through 13 games this season is substantial. He has just one assist in 2022-23 and he's unlikely to contribute much offensively going forward given his limited role. He remains somewhat noteworthy in terms of blocks and hits though with 18 and 20 respectively.

Edler (face) had three hits and two blocks in 12:47 of ice time Saturday's 4-3 loss to Washington in his return to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

He missed three games after being hit in the face by a puck during warmups Monday. Get Edler back in your lineup if you're using him in a super-deep format.

Elder (face) will draw into Saturday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Edler missed the Kings' previous three games due to the injury. He's projected to play alongside Brandt Clarke in his return.