Stepan announced his retirement Tuesday following 13 NHL seasons.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan amassed 182 goals and 515 points in 890 career regular-season contests with the Rangers, Coyotes, Hurricanes and Senators. The 33-year-old forward also registered 20 goals and 55 points across 120 playoff outings.

Stepan recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan may have brought his five-game pointless streak to a close with Tuesday's tally but still hasn't scored a goal in 17 consecutive contests. The 32-year-old center has just 11 points in 62 games this season and will likely be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, likely marking the third straight season in which he fails to hit that mark.

Stepan netted a goal in Carolina's 5-1 win over Buffalo on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan's marker came at 10:30 of the third period and extended the Hurricanes' lead to 4-1. He's up to five goals and eight points in 45 contests in 2022-23. Stepan entered the game averaging just 8:53 of ice time. Unless the 32-year-old's role increases substantially, he's unlikely to make regular offensive contributions.

Stepan skated just 8:06 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders, registering just a single shot on goal with zero points.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old Stepan has been anchored on the Canes' fourth line all season, averaging just 9:06 in ice time. It's also worth noting that he's served as a healthy scratch in three of the last six games. With just six points in 40 games this season, his fantasy value is hovering as close to zero as it can get.

Stepan scored a pair of goals in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan opened the scoring in the first period, snapping a five-game scoring drought after burying a feed from Stefan Noesen on an odd-man rush. Stepan would add a second tally in the third, knocking home a rebound to give Carolina a 3-2 lead. The 32-year-old center now has four goals and two assists through 34 games this season while averaging just 9:10 of ice time in a fourth-line role.

Stepan scored a goal and registered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan's marker came at 3:25 of the second period, and put the Hurricanes up 1-0. The 32-year-old has two goals and four points in 28 contests this season. Stepan entered the game averaging just 9:01 of ice time, and he logged 7:22 on Sunday. Unless his role increases significantly, he shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.

Stepan contributed a goal in Carolina's 3-2 win against Seattle on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan has a goal and two points in 26 games this season. His only other point came Oct. 12 during Carolina's season debut, so Stepan was on a 25-game point drought. The 32-year-old entered Thursday's contest averaging just 8:52 of ice time.

Stepan rejoined the lineup Saturday against the Islanders following a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. He didn't register a point and saw ice time of just 8:48.

EDGE Analysis

Now with just a single assist in 24 games this season, Stepan's fantasy value is about as close to zero as it can get. He's currently skating on the Canes' fourth line alongside Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen.

Stepan skated just 7:24 in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Wild, and was held off the scoresheet for the 14th straight game.

EDGE Analysis

Back in his prime, Stepan was a lock for at least 50 points a season, but those days are clearly behind him now. He's currently spending his time on the Canes' fourth line and is nowhere near the scoring threat he once was. He should not be on anyone's fantasy roster these days, not even in the deepest of leagues.

Stepan (upper body) will be in the lineup against Washington on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan was forced to leave Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia after just 5:49 of ice time but appears set to avoid any game action. With Ondrej Kase (concussion) still sidelined, Stepan is poised to fill a fourth-line role for the time being, though he could be in danger of serving as a healthy scratch once Kase returns.