Connolly will be a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Lightning due to illness, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has finally lived up to his first-round billing, racking up a career-high 45 points on the back of a career-best 22 goals. Given the reason behind his absence from morning skate, the 26-year-old winger shouldn't be sidelined long if he winds up missing Saturday's tilt. Look for confirmation on his status during pregame warmups.

Connolly recorded a goal while logging 13:49 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has come into his own in his third full season with the Capitals, posting 22 goals and 45 points despite averaging just 13:18 of ice time per game. The 26-year-old is likely ticketed for a big raise heading into unrestricted free agency this summer and remains a worthwhile fantasy asset as long as he keeps his recent hot streak (five goals, nine points over the last eight games) going.

Connolly tallied a goal, an assist and a plus-2 rating during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, extending his point streak to three games (three goals, six points) in the process. The 26-year-old has been dynamite on the third line with Carl Hagelin and Lars Eller and is worth a look for those in deeper formats finding themselves in need of some offensive support.

Connolly scored two goals and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

He netted the winner for the Caps. Connolly has 19 goals and 39 points in 71 games, both of which are career marks. He has value in many formats, but his ownership remains remarkably low. Check your wire -- Connolly can help.

Connolly scored his 17th of the season in Wednesday's 5-3 win versus Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly is up to 36 points in 67 games, with the forward tallying four goals and two assists over his past eight games. While the 26-year-old is normally a risky play, he's been enjoying a good run of late and could be worth a look if you're in the market for a DFS bargain.

Connolly recorded a goal, an assist and four shots during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has been masterful in the month of February with seven goals and 10 points in 14 games despite averaging just 12:14 of ice time on the third line with Lars Eller and Andre Burakovsky. The 26-year-old will likely cool down at some point, but he's clicking well-enough to merit rostering in deeper formats for the time being.

Connolly registered an assist, three shots and three blocked shots during Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has helped sparked an offensive resurgence on Washington's third line with six goals and eight points in his last 11 games. Already with a career-high 33 points in 63 games, the 26-year-old is in line for a big raise on his $1.5 million salary with unrestricted free agency looming on the horizon and producing well above his pay grade.

Connolly tallied two goals, an assist, a plus-2 rating, four penalty minutes and three shots during Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly was having his best game of the season, but his late slashing penalty paved the way for the Panthers to pot the game-winner in overtime. Nonetheless, the 26-year-old winger has set a new career high of 29 points in 55 games, so those in deeper formats may want to keep an eye on him moving forward.

Connolly buried a goal and two shots during Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly pounced on a rebound in the goalmouth during the second period to net his 10th goal and 26th point of the season. The 26-year-old should establish career highs in 2018-19, but has managed just two goals and four points in his last 15 games. The sixth overall pick from the 2010 NHL Entry Draft remains a risky fantasy play outside of deeper formats until he can establish himself as a more consistent producer.

Connolly tallied an assist during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has been producing well of late with two goals and four points in his last seven games despite averaging just 13:59 of ice time. The 26-year-old is on pace for a career season having already amassed nine goals and 24 points in just 41 games, so those in deeper formats should consider rostering the B.C. native should he continue to click at this rate.