Staal logged an assist and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal has picked up two goals and two helpers over his last nine games, though this was the first time he took a minus rating in that span. The veteran defenseman doesn't typically pile up points, so he usually flies under the radar in fantasy. He's at two goals, eight assists, 116 hits, 99 blocked shots, 44 shots on net, 24 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 66 outings this season.

Staal scored a goal on three shots in a 4-3 win over the Ducks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Staal tied the game 2-2 late in the second period, burying a feed from Matthew Tkachuk on the rush. Staal now has two goals in his last three games (his first two of the season) after logging just two points in his previous 30 contests. The 35-year-old blueliner shouldn't be relied on for much offensively, but he's been playing steady minutes in a second-pairing role. Staal is up to eight points, 108 hits, and 89 blocked shots through 60 games this season.

Staal registered an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Staal factored into the game's final tally, when Sam Reinhart supplied the empty-net dagger. The veteran defenseman has just five helpers representing his point total through 48 games this season, as he's best known for his shutdown role.

Staal notched an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was credited with the secondary helper on Carter Verhaeghe's opening goal at 13:00 of the first period. This was Staal's second helper in the last three games. The veteran defenseman has three assists, 19 shots on net, 48 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating in 25 contests overall as a third-pairing defensive specialist.

Staal logged an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

The assist was Staal's second of the season, ending a nine-game point drought. The 35-year-old defenseman makes few contributions on offense, instead logging top-four minutes in a shutdown role. He's produced 19 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 47 hits, six PIM and a minus-8 rating through 23 contests.

Staal produced an assist, three hits and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal got on the scoresheet for the first time this year when he helped out on a Sam Reinhart goal early in the third period. Through 13 games, Staal has added 24 hits, 16 blocked shots, 10 shots on net, four PIM and a minus-4 rating. Even in his prime, he wasn't much of a scorer from the blue line, and at 35 years old, it's best not to expect too much offense from Staal.

Staal hasn't earned a point yet this season, but he has been racking up hits and blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal is tied for first on the Panthers with 15 blocks and has 17 hits through nine games in 2022-23. He has averaged 17:56 of ice time.

Staal signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal will likely fill in as a third-pairing defenseman for the Panthers. The 35-year-old had 16 points in 71 contests with the Red Wings last season, and maintained a minus-1 rating despite playing on a poor team.

Staal entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and will not play in Toronto on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Given the mandatory five-day minimum COVID-19 waiting period, Staal will effectively be shut down until next season, as he won't be able to participate in Detroit's finale Friday in New Jersey. The Thunder Bay, Ontario native will finish his age-34 campaign having recorded 16 points, 76 shots, 94 hits and 75 blocks in 71 games.

Staal (undisclosed) is set to play Wednesday versus the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Staal missed two games with the injury, but he's set to return to the lineup in a top-four role. The 34-year-old blueliner has picked up 13 points, 66 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating in 57 games as a mainly defensive presence.