Staal (rest) returned to practice Thursday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Staal sat out Tuesday's finale versus Columbus as coach Rod Brind'Amour rested eight veteran players. The 35-year-old Staal had 10 goals, 20 assists, 123 shots on goal and 142 hits in 80 appearances during the regular season.

Staal (rest) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Several key members of the Hurricanes, including Staal, are being rested in the team's regular-season finale ahead of the start of the playoffs. The 35-year-old Staal registered 10 goals, 30 points, 123 shots on net and 142 hits in 80 outings this campaign.

Staal scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal missed Friday's game with an undisclosed issue, but it's like a minor thing that the Hurricanes decided to give him rest for ahead of the playoffs. The center responded with his 10th goal of the campaign in his return. He's picked up four points over his last nine games, and he's at 30 points, 123 shots on net, 142 hits and a minus-14 rating through 80 contests overall in a third-line role.

Staal (undisclosed) will play Sunday against the Blackhawks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal sat out Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues because of a minor injury. He has picked up nine goals, 29 points, 118 shots on net and 141 hits in 79 games this season.

Staal (undisclosed) won't play Friday against the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal is reportedly "nicked up," so he likely isn't dealing with a serious injury. The veteran center has nine goals and 29 points in 79 games this season. Staal could return as early as Sunday in Chicago.

Staal scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

With just 28 points in 75 games (9G, 19A), Staal needs two more points to reach the 30-point mark for the fourth consecutive season. His supporting cast remains solid, as he's currently skating alongside Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen. Staal's fantasy relevance isn't what it used to be from a scoring perspective, but he's a reliable option in a few peripheral stat categories, such as hits. The veteran center is tied for the team hits lead with 135.

Staal tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

After the Wild scored halfway through the first period, Staal answered with a backhand goal of his own that beat Filip Gustavsson. Staal added an assist on the game-tying goal in the second period, provided one shot on net, three hits and a plus-1 rating in 15:15 of ice time. He had not scored in any of the three prior games and only has 15 points on the season. Unless you're in a very deep league or desperately need faceoff wins, it's best to leave Jordan Staal on the waiver wire and target players with a higher offensive ceiling.

Staal notched an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal is on a four-game point streak, picking up a goal and four assists in that span. He helped out on Jordan Martinook's empty-net tally to keep the run going Monday. Staal is up to 21 points, 90 shots on net, 97 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 55 outings. He remains a fixture on the Hurricanes' third line, and he'll have some fantasy appeal while his offense is warm.

Staal logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Staal set up Seth Jarvis' marker early in the third period, which ended up being the game-winner. With five points over six games since the All-Star break, Staal has gotten his offense humming while maintaining his solid defensive play from the third line. He's at 20 points, 87 shots on net, 97 hits and a minus-9 rating through 54 appearances.

Staal registered an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Staal has four points over his last four games, which is one of his best stretches of the campaign. He got on the scoresheet quickly with the secondary helper on Jordan Martinook's opening tally 16 seconds into the game Friday. Staal is at 19 points, 85 shots on net, 94 hits, 26 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 53 outings. He's still got time to secure his fourth straight 30-point campaign from his usual third-line role.