Staal (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was injured against Montreal on Thursday and will now miss at least a week of action. The 38-year-old has 14 points in 40 games this season but just one in his last seven appearances. Colin White will likely get back into the lineup during Staal's absence.

Staal (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was hit hard by Mike Matheson late in the first period, and it's enough to end the Florida center's night. If he can't play Saturday versus the Wild, Colin White or Chris Tierney would be options to enter the lineup.

Staal provided two goals in a 5-3 win against Arizona on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Staal's second marker, which came at 16:01 of the second period, proved to be the game-winner. He has six goals and 12 points in 32 contests this season. At the age of 38, Staal's not expected to make major offensive contributions, but he might be in the early stages of a hot streak after recording three goals and four points over his last two games.

Staal scored a goal on four shots in the Panthers' 7-3 loss to Boston on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Staal cut the lead to 4-2 off a one-timer feed from Gustav Forsling with 14:18 left to play in the second period. This was the former Hurricane's second goal of the season and seventh point through 26 games. Staal should continue to see minutes in the top-nine forward core for Florida.

Staal produced an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Staal had no points over his first month with the Panthers, but he's started December with two assists through two games. The 38-year-old also saw a season-high 18:15 of ice time, as the Panthers' growing injury concerns have opened up a larger role for him. He's contributed 22 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 18 contests, and with Aleksander Barkov (illness) not too far from a return, it's safe to assume Staal's role is set to decline soon.

Staal logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal helped out on a Ryan Lomberg goal as the Panthers' fourth line combined to put them ahead 3-0 late in the first period. The assist was Staal's first point in 17 contests for his new team. He's added 22 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating. The 38-year-old is seeing increased ice time with Aleksander Barkov (illness) unavailable, but Staal is unlikely to score enough at this stage of his career to help in fantasy.

Staal logged a season-high 18:44 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers only had 11 skaters in the lineup due to the absence of Aleksander Barkov (illness). Staal is still looking for his first point through 14 games this season. He has been credited with 17 shots on goal, nine blocks and six hits.

Staal played 10:37 in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

It included 0:36 on the penalty kill. He did not hit the score sheet. It was Staal's first NHL game since the 2021 Stanley Cup Final with the Canadiens. Staal played five games in the American Hockey League last season and also represented Canada at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Let him languish on the wire so someone else takes the plunge.

Staal will be in the Florida lineup versus the Flyers on Thursday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal will play in an NHL game for the first time since May 10, 2021 when he played for the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final. Staal has has an illustrious career with 441 goals and 593 assists in 1293 regular season games.

Staal signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Panthers on Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staal was released from his PTO with the Panthers before the start of the season but remained in Florida to practice with the team as a non-roster player. Look for Staal to fill a bottom-six role this year. He last played in the NHL during the 2020-21 season, scoring five goals and adding eight assists in 53 games split between Buffalo and Montreal.