Murphy recorded an assist versus the Red Wings on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy brought an eight-game pointless streak to a close with Wednesday's tally but still hasn't scored in 17 straight contests dating back to Jan. 26 versus Calgary. Considering the blueliner has just 10 shots during his slump, he shouldn't be expected to suddenly start producing at a high volume.

Murphy produced an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy helped out on Colin Blackwell's go-ahead goal in the third period, though the lead didn't last. The 29-year-old Murphy doesn't contribute a lot of offense, but he's managed three points over his last nine games. He's up to five goals, three helpers, 57 shots on net, 102 hits, 106 blocks, 42 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 50 appearances.

Murphy scored an empty-net goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy took a pass from Boris Katchouk and hit the empty net from center ice to complete the Blackhawks' upset win. This was Murphy's second tally in his last six games, a span in which he's gone plus-8. The 29-year-old defenseman is up to five goals, two assists, 102 blocked shots, 95 hits, 52 shots on net, 42 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 47 contests while playing a significant defensive role on a team that's near the bottom of the standings.

Murphy found the back of the net in Chicago's 4-3 overtime victory over the Sabres on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy opened the scoring at 8:41 of the first period. It was his fourth goal and sixth point in 42 games. The 29-year-old was held off the scoresheet in his previous 10 contests.

Murphy scored a goal and registered an assist in a 4-2 loss to Nashville on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has three goals and five points in 31 contests this season. The 29-year-old entered the game averaging a solid 19:44 of ice time, but just 0:04 with the man advantage. He's never recorded more than 19 points in a single season and isn't expected to be a significant offensive contributor in 2022-23.

Murphy scored a goal during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the host Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy, who scored his first goal in 15 games Wednesday, has produced a point in consecutive games for the first time this season. The 29-year-old defenseman has collected just 34 career goals in 570 games. He scored a career-high six goals in 78 games for the Coyotes in 2015-16. Murphy, who added four shots and three blocks Wednesday, scored following a net-front scramble, giving the Blackhawks a 3-1, second-period advantage.

Murphy logged an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's offense has been virtually nonexistent this season -- he snapped a 13-game point drought with his first assist and second point of the campaign. The 29-year-old has never reached the 20-point mark in a season, and it's unlikely this year on a team that's struggling to score. He's picked up 18 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 39 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-3 rating in 18 appearances while playing a top-four role, albeit as mostly a defensive presence.

Murphy scored a shorthanded goal and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's goal in the third period tied the game at 3-3. The Blackhawks don't have a threatening offense, but they lead the NHL early in the year with three shorthanded tallies after Murphy's contribution Friday. The 29-year-old defenseman has added five shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight hits and four PIM through four contests. He's never reached the 20-point mark, so he's unlikely to help much in fantasy.

Murphy (back) has ditched his non-contact jersey and is practicing in full Friday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been dealing with tightness in his back for much of training camp, but it appears as though he's finally put that issue behind him. He should be good to go for Chicago's regular-season opener versus Colorado on Wednesday.

Murphy is listed as day-to-day with a back injury, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been dealing with back soreness since Sept. 30. The ailment has kept him off the ice for practices recently. Murphy still has some time to recover before the start of the regular season.