Stephenson scored a short-handed goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

After being held off the scoresheet entirely through the first four games of the series, Stephenson has broken through for back-to-back two-point nights to help put the Caps through to the second round. The 24-year-old had only six goals and 18 points during the regular season, but skating on a line with Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie could make Stephenson an intriguing fantasy sleeper against the Penguins if he can hang onto the assignment.

Stephenson, who continued to skate on the second line in place of Andre Burakovsky, picked up two assists in a 4-3, Game 5 overtime win over Columbus on Saturday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

Burakovsky is out for the rest of the series, so Stephenson will likely continue to with the plum role on line two for as long as the Caps face the Jackets. The helpers were Stephenson's first career playoff points.

Stephenson tallied a goal during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson has a goal and an assist over his last three games to give him 17 points in 57 games on the season. While his numbers are perfectly adequate for a rookie winger who does not garner consistent ice time, fantasy owners in standard formats should steer clear until he carves out a more meaningful offensive role.

Stephenson recorded an assist and a plus-1 rating during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

The apple should help Stephenson move on from a disappointing February in which he managed just two points and nine total shots while averaging 12:06 of ice time in 14 contests. Without a meaningful offensive role, the 23-year-old forward will struggle to maintain much fantasy value even in deeper formats.

Stephenson scored two goals with a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

It's his first career two-goal game, and the performance doubled his total on the year. While he's flashed some offensive upside with AHL Hershey, scoring 15 goals and 44 points in 78 games over the last two seasons, Stephenson has yet to get the ice time or linemates he'd need to show whether he can make a similar contribution for the Caps.

Stephenson (illness) participated in line rushes during morning skate, indicating he'll be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Devils, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie winger will occupy a bottom-six role against New Jersey, skating with Jay Beagle and Alex Chiasson on the Capitals' fourth line. Stephenson's been a solid source of secondary scoring for Washington this season, notching two goals and nine points in 27 games, but he's still not worth owning in most season-long fantasy formats.

Stephenson (illness) is now doubtful for Thursday evening's game against the Bruins, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson has been under the weather, though he did take to the ice for morning skate Thursday, which fueled speculation that he'd be ready for the evening's home contest. Either way, we doubt fantasy owners have been putting much stock in a guy who's been averaging only 12:19 of ice time as a rookie. Expect Saturday's home game against the Devils to be a more realistic return target for Stephenson.

Stephenson (illness) was back on the ice ahead of Thursday evening's home game against the Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The illness was severe enough to keep Stephenson from dressing against the Rangers on Wednesday, but we can't see him missing both ends of the back-to-back set. Stephenson is in his first year as a full-time starter, crafting nine points and a clean plus-6 rating through 27 games. However, he doesn't get featured much on special teams, as the 23-year-old is still getting his feet wet with the parent club.

Stephenson (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Rangers, Callie Caplan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson's availability for Thursday's home matchup against the Bruins has yet to be determined. Devante Smith-Pelly is expected to take the 23-year-old's place on the fourth line with Jay Beagle and Alex Chiasson in the interim.

Updating a previous report, Stephenson (upper body) has been cleared to play and will be in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blackhawks, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With T.J. Oshie (upper body) and Andre Burakovsky (thumb) both unlikely to play Wednesday, the Capitals likely pushed hard for Stephenson's return and he will return to action after missing just one game with his ailment. That said, the Saskatchewan native has just six points in 18 appearances on the campaign, so don't expect a sudden offensive outburst out of him.