Stepan scored a goal and tallied an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan has been lighting it up over his last seven games, rattling off 11 points. With Monday's tally, he actually joined the 20-goal club for the first time since his rookie season back in 2010-11, which is an encouraging sign heading into the postseason for a Rangers squad that lacks a true superstar forward. Through 69 games, Stepan has 49 points, which is third on the Blueshirts behind Mats Zuccarello (59) and Derick Brassard (58).

Stepan scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Don't look now, but Stepan is lighting up the box score down the stretch for the Rangers. The 25-year-old owns three markers -- two on the power play -- and six helpers (three on the man advantage) in his last six outings. While the even rating is a far cry from last seasons's plus-26, not all is lost, as the center sits just three shy of a third consecutive 50-point campaign.

Stepan recorded two assists (one on the power play) and four shots on goal Thursday in a 4-3 road loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

The pair of primary helpers contributed to the Rangers building a 3-2 lead in the second period, which they then blew in the final frame. This has been a down campaign overall for the Minnesotan pivot, but Stepan's lit on fire recently, ripping off eight points in the last five games, so he's in the process of ending the regular season on a high note. He's got five games left to pick up the four points he needs to reach 50 for the third straight year.

Stepan notched a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist to go along with four shots in his 16:43 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan took a huge hit in the game after passing the puck up to J.T. Miller, who would score on the rush. The hit didn't slow down Stepan though, as he scored his second goal in as many games. The 25-year-old now has six points in his last three games after going scoreless in three straight prior.

Stepan scored a goal and added two assists Wednesday against the Bruins for his first three-point game of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan has responded well after a three-game pointless streak, registering a goal and three assists over his last two games. His 42 points in 64 games are right in line with the 25-year-old's career scoring rate, but it's good to see him rounding into form during the make or break part of the season.

Stepan dished out a pair of assists in Sunday's loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The second helper came on the man advantage -- Stepan's third power-play point in the last five games. The 25-year-old has worked his way onto the scoresheet in five straight and seven of his last eight, but he'll still need a strong finish to reach the 50-point plateau for the third year in a row.

Stepan scored the game-winning goal 17 seconds into the third period in Friday's 3-2 win over Washington. He also recorded an assist and recorded a game-high six shots on goal.

EDGE Analysis

Phew, what a night for the American center, who came to play in a tough road matchup against the Rangers' Metropolitan Division rival. With eight points in his last 10 games, Stepan is proving to yet again be a valuable commodity down the stretch, despite his relatively modest point total of 33 in 55 games this season.

Stepan played the hero Monday, potting a shorthanded game-winning goal against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Stepan's second shorty of the year came with 2:48 left in regulation and brought the Madison Square Garden faithful to their feet. It was his ninth point in the last ten games and brings up up to 31 in 53 games this season.

Stepan scored the game-winning goal for the second time in the Rangers' last three contests Thursday, striking with 1:31 remaining in the third period of a 4-2 victory over the Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

It's also his third two-point game in the last four, a stretch in which Stepan's ripped off four goals (on an uncharacteristically high 21 shots) and two assists. He struggled for a while there after returning from an IR stint that cost him 10 games, but Step looks like he's hitting his stride again in a big way. Expect to see productivity closer to his career norms down the stretch.

Stepan scored a pair of goals, including the game winner, and fired six shots on goal Sunday against Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

That's a three-game point streak for Stepan, who also scored Friday against the Kings. The top-line center now has 12 goals and 27 points in 46 games this season. He's gone through some scoring droughts this year, but the 25-year-old is a crafty playmaker who can be counted on to deliver points at a solid rate.