Staal earned an even-strength goal Sunday en route to a 5-1 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Staal's wrist shot from the point brushed twine and capped off a three-goal second period for the underdogs. The veteran defenseman recently overcame an upper-body injury, though he's still appeared in every contest for the Red Wings this season.

Staal (upper body) will play in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal exited Thursday's game versus the Predators with an injury, but he's gained clearance to return to action Saturday. The 33-year-old has played all 34 games this year, providing six points, 28 blocked shots and 37 hits.

Staal (upper body) will not return to Thursday's game versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was injured in the second period of the contest, although the precise nature of the injury is unknown. The Red Wings' next game is Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

Staal notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Staal set up the second of Robby Fabbri's three goals in the contest. With helpers in consecutive games, Staal is showing a bit of talent on offense. The 33-year-old rearguard has six points, 30 shots on net, 14 PIM, 35 hits and 27 blocked shots through 31 contests. He shouldn't be counted on to keep up this recent run of point production.

Staal produced an assist Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The industrious veteran is starting 58.4 percent of his even-strength shifts in the defensive zone, plus the Red Wings have been inconsistent (at best) on offense, so it wouldn't be wise to count on Staal for fantasy purposes. In fact, he's been a stay-at-home defender for the vast majority of his career.

Staal scored a goal on his lone shot and provided three blocks Thursday in a 3-2 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Staal squared the game at 2-2 with just 27 seconds left in the second period, beating Pekka Rinne with a long shot on a harmless-looking zone entry. It was the second goal in the last three games for the 34-year-old but don't go looking here for fantasy value.

Staal scored a goal on two shots, doled out five hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Staal struck 2:58 into the second period to open the scoring Sunday. That's his first goal and third point in 13 games for the Red Wings. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 14 shots, 17 hits and a minus-5 rating this season. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark since 2014-15, so there's little reason to expect a surge of offense for Staal.

Staal notched an assist and two hits in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal's helper on Dylan Larkin's third-period goal was the former's first point as a Red Wing. The 33-year-old Staal is more appreciated for his intangibles than his production at this stage of his career. The veteran rearguard has just six hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through five outings.

The Red Wings acquired Staal and a 2021 second-round pick from the Rangers for future considerations Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This move will free up $5.7 million in salary cap space for the Rangers heading into the 2020-21 season -- the final year of Staal's contract. Staal averaged just 17:32 of ice time over 52 games with the Rangers last season and recorded 11 points. The 33-year-old will be a steady veteran presence on the rebuilding Red Wings.

Staal (undisclosed) will be available versus Carolina on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Staal managed just 11 points in 52 appearances this season, so fantasy players shouldn't be banking on him offering much in the offensive end, even if Anthony DeAngelo (undisclosed) is sidelined. In Saturday's matchup, Staal figures to slot in on the third pairing and likely won't see any time with either power-play group, minimizing his fantasy impact.