Perlini netted a pair of goals in Thursday's shootout loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

One of the tallies came on the power play, as the 21-year-old has a spot on the team's first unit. His fourth-line role isn't ideal from a fantasy perspective, but Perlini has a lethal shot and netted 14 goals last season, so he's worth a look in some deeper formats. The youngster is one to monitor on a young-and-upcoming Arizona squad.

Perlini hit the back of the net with a power-play marker in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

With goals in his last two contests, the top-six winger is starting to establish an offensive rhythm after missing six games with a lower-body injury. This was the first win of the season for Arizona, so that could be spooking fantasy owners away from guys like Perlini, but the fact is that man from England is a quality source of goals -- he put up 14 in 57 games as a rookie last season -- and certainly deserves consideration in deep leagues.

Perlini (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup Thursday night against the host Rangers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Steve Zipay of Newsday, Perlini wasn't on the ice for pregame warmups, but multiple sources are reporting that Perlini will return after a six-game injury layoff. He notched an assist in the season opener and packs plenty of promise in the offensive categories having notching 14 goals and seven helpers as a rookie over 57 games last season.

Perlini (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers on Thursday, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Its entirely possible coach Rick Tocchet is taking a page from Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan -- under whom he previously served as an assistant -- and utilizing the "game-time decision" designation for any player expected to be back in the lineup. Officially, Perlini will be reevaluated after the game-day skate to determine if he is cleared to go, but his removal from IR likely bodes well for his return -- combined with the fact the club didn't recall an emergency depth option from AHL Tucson.

Perlini (upper body) has been removed from injured reserve with the possibility of returning to action Thursday evening against the host Rangers, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2014 first-round draft pick has missed the last six games, and the 'Yotes desperately need the point-producing sophomore back in the fold considering the team is 0-8-1 to start the season. He'll be a sneaky fantasy plug upon his activation, as Perlini produced 14 goals and seven assists in only 57 games and 14:50 of average ice time last year.

Perlini (upper body) won't play Saturday against Chicago, but he will travel with the Coyotes during their upcoming five-game road trip, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini will likely still miss a few more games, but it's nonetheless encouraging to see him making progress in his recovery from the upper-body injury he suffered Oct. 10 against Vegas. The 2014 first-round pick notched 14 goals and seven assists in 57 games with Arizona last season, so he's shown promise as a scorer when healthy. The Coyotes should release another update on his status once he's activated off injured reserve.

Perlini (upper body) skated Wednesday, but he likely won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against Dallas, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini will almost certainly miss a fourth consecutive game Thursday, but it appears as though he's on the verge of a return to action, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him suit up for Saturday's matchup with the Blackhawks. The 21-year-old winger, who notched 21 points (14 goals, seven assists) in 57 games last season, remains a valuable commodity in dynasty formats.

Perlini (upper body) won't travel with the team to Tuesday's game against Dallas, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even though Perlini is eligible to return from the injured reserve for Tuesday's contest, he'll be held out for the first leg of a home-and-away series with Dallas. The 21-year-old flashed potential last season notching 21 points in 57 games in his rookie year, and it's smart of Arizona not to rush him back before his injury is fully healed. Perlini will now shoot to return for Thursday's home contest against Dallas.

Perlini (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After originally suffering the injury Tuesday against Vegas, Perlini's ailment is worse than originally anticipated. The brawny power forward showed off his scoring ability last season, notching 14 goals in 57 games during an impressive rookie campaign for Arizona. He can first return from the injured reserve Oct. 19 against Dallas.

Perlini suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday against the Golden Knights and won't return to the game, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Perlini won't return, it's unclear whether he'll be available for Thursday's game against Detroit. Perlini has been playing on the third line this season, and he has already added a power-play assist through two games. The 21-year-old is still adjusting to NHL-style hockey, but his 14 goals and seven assists last season show that he has the makes of a threatening scorer.