MacKenzie recorded three shots and a plus-1 rating through 11:37 of ice time during Monday's 2-0 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

The Florida captain is locked into a fourth-line role with an emphasis on killing penalties. He entered Monday's contest averaging 2:25 of shorthanded ice time per game and has now collected just three goals and 11 assists through 65 contests for the campaign. There aren't many fantasy settings where MacKenzie is a serviceable option.

MacKenzie only received 8:28 of ice time during Friday's 4-2 defeat to Calgary, a season low.

EDGE Analysis

The minimal usage is certainly discouraging for the 36-year-old, who's totaled nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 38 games so far in 2017-18. Since MacKenzie also skates on the fourth line and only totaled 16 points last season, it's unlikely his point production will see much of an increase the rest of 2017-18.

MacKenzie collected two assists through just 12:25 of ice time during Thursday's 6-4 win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Interestingly, the last time MacKenzie marked the scoresheet, it was also a two-assist showing. This multi-point outing has the veteran up to only six assists through 23 games for the season, and with an average of just 11:38 of ice time per contest, MacKenzie is far from a reliable fantasy asset. Don't fret ignoring him.

MacKenzie (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matthew DeFranks of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Radim Vrbata (undisclosed) has taken MacKenzie's spot on IR ahead of the evening's home contest against the Blackhawks. MacKenzie will strike offensively every now and then, but he's best known for delivering a copious amount of hits each year. He's recorded four assists and 37 hits through 16 games this season.

MacKenzie (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Toronto, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie will miss a fifth consecutive game Wednesday, and the veteran forward remains without a clear timetable for his return to action. He's an important member of the Panthers' penalty-killing unit, but his limited offensive production -- four helpers in 16 games this campaign -- keeps him off the fantasy radar in nearly all season-long formats.

MacKenzie (undisclosed) won't dress for Sunday's tilt against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

The captain has been sidelined since he left in the first period of a Nov. 11 tilt against New Jersey, and will miss his fourth straight contest. MacKenzie has put up four points in 16 games, and his next chance to return will be Wednesday against Toronto.

MacKenzie (undisclosed) isn't listed as active for Saturday's road game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers are stacked at the center position with Aleksander Barkov, Vincent Troceck and Nick Bjugstad occupying the top three spots, so there's no reason to rush MacKenzie -- a depth skater -- back into the mix. Look for Chase Balisy to continue manning the fourth line in his absence.

MacKenzie (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie will miss a second straight game Thursday, but his continued absence likely won't impact many fantasy owners' lineups, as the veteran forward has only notched four assists in 16 games this season. The Panthers should release an update on his status once he's given a clean bill of health.

MacKenzie is "very questionable" for Tuesday's matchup with Dallas, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKenzie logged just 1:54 of ice time before being forced out of Saturday's tilt against the Devils and appears set to sit out versus the Stars. Considering the center is still looking for his first goal of the year -- and has just four helpers in 16 outings -- his absence will likely be overlooked except in the deepest of formats.

MacKenzie picked up his second helper of the season during Thursday's 7-3 loss to Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old center has just two assists and no goals through the first 12 games for Florida. MacKenzie is essentially locked in to his position as a bottom-six forward with virtually no time on the power play, so the scoring opportunities should remain few and far between.