DeMelo logged a power-play assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo rarely sees any power-play time. This point came a second before an Oilers penalty expired, which explains DeMelo's presence on the ice. The 30-year-old blueliner has been a pleasant surprise so far with a goal, three helpers, a plus-4 rating, seven shots on net, 10 blocked shots and seven hits over five contests.

DeMelo earned an assist against the Kings on Tuesday, extending his three-game point streak.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has racked up one goal on five shots and two assists to open the 2023-24 campaign. The 30-year-old defenseman looks poised to get back of the 25-point mark for the second straight campaign based on his strong start to the season and could even push to get to 30.

DeMelo notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo snapped a three-game point drought with the assist. The 29-year-old continues to see top-four minutes on the Jets' blue line, though it's more of a defensive assignment. He had a career-high 27 points with 120 hits, 102 blocked shots, 92 shots on net, 50 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 75 regular-season contests.

DeMelo registered two assists in Winnipeg's 6-2 victory over San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo earned his second multi-point game over his last five contests, providing a goal and five points in that span. It's a nice hot streak for the 29-year-old after he was limited to a goal and an assist over 12 outings from March 6-28. DeMelo has five goals and 27 points in 73 appearances this season.

DeMelo recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on a Mason Appleton tally in the first period. With four points over 12 contests in March, DeMelo appears to have moved past his lackluster February. The defenseman is up to 22 points, matching his career high. He's added 82 shots, 88 blocks, 111 hits and a plus-5 rating through 66 appearances.

DeMelo had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-5 win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo's marker was scored late in the third period on an empty net. He's up to three goals and 20 points in 56 contests in 2022-23. DeMelo has a goal and four points over his last three contests, but before that he was held off the scoresheet in his eight outings from Jan. 26-Feb. 26.

DeMelo recorded two assists in Winnipeg's 6-5 shootout loss to LA on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo also had a plus-five rating, four hits and two blocks in 19:46 of ice time. That gives him two goals, 18 points, a plus-eight rating, 94 hits and 72 blocks in 54 games this season. DeMelo didn't register a point over his previous eight outings.

DeMelo (lower body) was activated from injured reserve, per the NHL media site, ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday versus Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo is slated to play alongside Brenden Dillon following a three-game absence. The 29-year-old defender has 16 points, 50 shots on goal, 60 blocks and 83 hits in 46 contests this campaign. DeMelo's return is expected to bump Logan Stanley to the press box as a healthy scratch.

DeMelo (lower body) told reporters he anticipates being in the lineup against Seattle on Tuesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before DeMelo can rejoin the lineup, he will first need to be activated off injured reserve with a corresponding roster move freeing up a spot on the 23-man roster. Either Logan Stanley or Kyle Capobianco figures to be the odd man out to make way for DeMelo. For his past, DeMelo has registered just one shot in his last five games and remains mired in a 10-game goal drought.

DeMelo (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo, who has been out since Jan. 26, won't be available for Saturday's contest against Chicago. He has accounted for 16 points, 50 shots on goal, 60 blocks and 83 hits in 46 games this season. The Jets will activate Mason Appleton (wrist) from injured reserve in a corresponding move, John Lu of TSN reports.