Englund notched an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Englund has an assist in each of the last two games after going four contests without a point. The 27-year-old has made the most of his regular role on the Kings' third pairing, earning seven points with 45 hits, 20 blocked shots, a plus-8 rating and 29 PIM through 20 outings this season. His toughness and passable offense could make him an option for fantasy managers in deep formats.

Englund posted an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Englund ended his three-game point drought with a helper on a Carl Grundstrom tally. The assist was Englund's fifth point through 14 contests -- he's already produced a career high in points thsi season. The defenseman has added 27 hits, nine blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-7 rating in a third-pairing role.

Englund scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

It was a long journey to the goal for Englund -- he'd produced just nine helpers over his first 88 career contests for four different teams since his debut in 2016-17. The defenseman got a little help here, as his shot deflected in off a Toronto player. Englund has already matched his career high in points this season with three through nine contests, and he's added two shots on net, 19 hits, seven blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-2 rating. The 27-year-old has held down a third-pairing role, but a run of poor play could see him replaced by Tobias Bjornfot.

Englund logged an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Englund has two assists over his last three games, which accounts for all of his offense this season. The 27-year-old has added 16 hits, five blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-1 rating as a physical presence on the Kings' third pairing. His ice time remains limited, as does his offensive potential, and a run of poor play could open the door for Tobias Bjornfot to replace Englund in the lineup.

Englund signed a two-year, $2 million contract with LA on Saturday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Englund had four assists, 133 hits and 33 blocks in 47 games between Colorado and Chicago while averaging 12:07 of ice time last season. He'll probably serve as the sixth or seventh defenseman on the Kings next year.

Englund (hamstring) will suit up Sunday against Vancouver, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Englund will return after missing the last eight games. Prior to the injury, he was on a 20-game pointless drought and has just three in 36 appearances this season.

Englund (hamstring) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Washington, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite joining the Blackhawks in D.C., Englund will miss a seventh straight game with his hamstring injury Thursday. The 27-year-old defender has collected just three points through 41 games split between the Avalanche and Chicago this season, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to track his status.

Englund (hamstring) could be back in the lineup Thursday against the Capitals, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Englund, who will miss his seventh straight game Monday against Colorado, is expected to join the Blackhawks in Washington. He has picked up six shots on goal, five blocks and 16 hits in five contests with Chicago since being acquired from Colorado.

Englund (hamstring) isn't expected to play Thursday against Nashville, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Englund is set to miss his fifth consecutive game. He has three assists, 30 PIM and 120 hits in 41 contests this season. He might serve on the third pairing once he's healthy.

Englund (hamstring) is slated to miss between 1-2 weeks coach Luke Richardson told reporters Wednesday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Englund was already ruled out for the team's upcoming three-game road trip but this latest timeline would see to extend that potential return date. In five games since being acquired by Chicago at the trade deadline, the 27-year-old defenseman has yet to register a pint but has recorded six shots, 16 hits and five blocks while averaging just 13:53 of ice time.