Gustafsson logged three assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Two of Gustafsson's three assists came on the power play in the Rangers' three-goal victory. The 31-year-old blueliner now has four helpers in his last two contests after going eight games without a point. Gustafsson's been relegated back to a bottom-pairing role since Adam Fox returned from injury, limiting his scoring production, though he's had a solid campaign overall with 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) through 30 games in his first season with New York.

Gustafsson notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson set up Chris Kreider's first-period tally. The helper extended Gustafsson's point streak to four games (one goal, five assists). The 31-year-old defenseman has filled in admirably with Adam Fox (lower body) out. Gustafsson's recent surge has him up to 10 points, 22 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 14 contests overall.

Gustafsson logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson picked up his first assist on Vincent Trocheck's opening tally 1:40 into the first period before setting up Chris Kreider on a second-period power play. The 31-year-old Gustafsson has seen his role increase with Adam Fox (lower body) on the long-term IR -- Gustafsson has posted four points (a goal and three assists) in two games since moving into a top-four role and taking over on the top power-play unit. Overall, Gustafsson is up to eight points (three goals, five assists) through his first 12 games with the Rangers.

Gustafsson recorded a goal and an assist on two shots in the Rangers' 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson extended the Rangers' lead to 3-0 with a shot in the slot that beat Filip Gustavsson. He would also pick up a helper on Chris Kreider's goal. In his first year with the Rangers, he has started strong with three goals and six points in 11 games. With Adam Fox sidelined with a lower-body injury, Gustafsson will be expected to take on the role of power-play quarterback on the Rangers' top power-play unit.

Gustafsson scored a goal, dished a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old set up Alexis Lafreniere's goal to tie the game at 1-1, and then poked in a shot from Filip Chytil that leaked past Jacob Markstrom in the Flames' crease. Gustafsson has a pair of two-point games to go with four scoreless outings this season, giving him two goals and four assists. He's also produced 10 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-5 rating while working on the third pairing.

Gustafsson had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

His goal came just 50 seconds into the game to push the Rangers up 1-0. Gustafsson is coming off a 42-point season between Washington and Toronto and has a 60-point season on his resume. However, he's the third offensive option in Madison Square, and that will limit his fantasy value, especially if K'Andre Miller continues to hop the boards on the second power-play unit.

Gustafsson agreed to a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Rangers on Saturday, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson recorded seven goals, 42 points, 52 hits and 63 blocks in 70 contests between Washington and Toronto in 2022-23. In order to replicate those numbers next season, he'll likely need to get a reasonable amount of power-play ice time with the Rangers. Gustafsson averaged 2:15 with the man advantage last season and contributed 14 assists in that role. That said, the 31-year-old might start the season serving as the sixth or seventh defenseman, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, and that limited role would in turn hinder his offensive potential.

Gustafsson was quarterbacking the second power-play unit at practice Saturday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson was also practicing on the fourth defense unit, so he isn't a lock to dress Sunday for Game 3 in Florida. The Maple Leafs could add him to the lineup and go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen, as Matthew Knies will miss the game with a concussion suffered in Game 2. Gustafsson has played only once in the postseason, seeing 7:38 of action in Game 6 versus Tampa Bay. He had seven goals and 35 assists in 70 regular-season games this season.

Gustafsson (upper body) is slated to return for Game 6 against Tampa Bay on Saturday, according to Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson last played April 8 due to the injury. He had seven goals and 42 points in 70 regular-season contests between Washington and Toronto. The Maple Leafs are projected to use seven defensemen Saturday, so forward Sam Lafferty is expected to be a healthy scratch.

Gustafsson (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Lightning in Game 5, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson will miss his eighth straight game. With the Maple Leafs ahead 3-1 in the series, it's unclear how much of this is a lingering injury and how much is the team not wanting to mess with a winning formula. It's safe to assume Gustafsson will be out indefinitely until more information is available.