Savard recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Savard had the secondary helper on Boone Jenner's breakaway goal, helping to start the breakout from the defensive zone. The 30-year-old Savard has just the one assist to go with seven blocks and five hits in four contests. It's not all his fault -- the Blue Jackets have just eight goals as a team this season, which has suppressed offense throughout the lineup.

Savard notched an assist and led the Blue Jackets with both six shots on goal and six blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Savard had to play 29:04 in the overtime contest, picking up some of the slack after Zach Werenski went out with an upper-body injury in the third period. It's been a surprisingly productive series for Savard, who has three assists and a plus-3 rating in four games. He's added 18 blocks, nine hits and nine shots -- the 29-year-old's impact has been felt all over the ice.

Savard notched an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Savard had the secondary helper on Pierre-Luc Dubois' game-tying goal at 10:49 of the third period. The 29-year-old Savard has been productive at both ends of the ice versus the Maple Leafs -- through three games, he has two helpers, 12 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-3 rating.

Savard recorded an assist, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Savard had the lone helper on Cam Atkinson's tiebreaking tally in the third period. The 29-year-old Savard didn't often contribute to the offense in the regular season -- he had just 11 assists in 68 outings. His game relies on physicality, as he had 129 hits and 163 blocked shots on his ledger.

Savard notched an assist, three shots on goal, three hits, four blocked shots and four PIM in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Savard remains on the hunt for his first goal of the year -- he has just 11 assists through 68 games. The 29-year-old blueliner is a solid defensive presence with 163 blocks, 129 hits and 97 shots this year, but the lack of offense makes him a no-go from a fantasy perspective.

Savard (personal) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Sabres, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite an absence from the team plane due to the birth of his son, Savard appears to be back with the squad and will avoid missing action. Gabriel Carlsson, who was recalled Wednesday for the trip, seems the most likely candidate to cede his lineup spot to Savard.

Savard didn't travel with the team for Thursday's game versus the Sabres after the birth of his son, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard could miss his first game of the season as he spends time with his family. Gabriel Carlsson is expected to enter the lineup in his place if Savard can't go. This doesn't have major fantasy implications because Savard has just eight points over 55 games.

Savard has one assist, 17 shots, 21 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 11 games in January.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner has always been more valuable to fantasy GMs playing in formats with extended categories, recording triple digits in hits and blocked shots in each of the last five seasons, but Savard has ramped up his production in those categories in 2019-20. So far this year, he already has 111 blocks through only 49 games, putting him on pace to shatter his career high of 143, and his 91 hits aren't too far behind.

Savard (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's road game against the Islanders, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard missed the last two games due to a sickness, but he's good to go for Monday's divisional clash. The 29-year-old isn't the concern of fantasy gamers, though, as he's notched just five points through 34 games this season.

Savard (illness) will not dress Saturday against the Devils, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Savard was listed in Columbus' projected lineup for Saturday night's affair but will miss the contest with the same illness that kept him from playing in the Blue Jackets' last game. He'll hope to be healthy enough to dress Tuesday versus the Islanders.