Gustafsson scored a hat trick Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Where did that come from? It was Gustafsson's first-career hattie and his first goals of the season, and on the night where everyone was waiting on Alex Ovechkin's next goal. Gustafsson has never repeated his bombastic 60-point season in 2018-19 and won't this season. He had just one assist in his previous nine games. Great game, but don't overestimate his fantasy value based on this performance.

Gustafsson (upper body) is on the ice for warmups, indicating he'll play Tuesday versus the Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson missed one game with the injury. He has just one assist in his last seven games, but he'll play in a top-four role with time on the second power-play unit.

Gustafsson (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Chicago, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson was able to participate in the morning skate and said afterward that he felt good. The Capitals defender sat out Sunday's contest versus Winnipeg. Gustafsson has accounted for 10 assists, 40 shots on goal, 29 blocks and 22 hits in 29 games this yar.

Gustafsson (upper body) will not be available Sunday against Winnipeg, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson will miss his first game of the year Sunday. The 30-year-old blueliner has 10 assists with a minus-8 rating through 29 games this season. Fortunately for Washington, Dmitry Orlov (lower body) is set to return after a 16-game absence.

Gustafsson (undisclosed) will be a game-time call Sunday against the Jets, per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson left Sunday's morning skate early with an undisclosed injury, leaving his status against Winnipeg in flux. The 30-year-old blueliner has 10 points, all assists, in 29 contests this season. Recent call-ups Lucas Johansen and Dylan McIlrath could slot into the lineup as the Capitals' blueline depth continues to be tested.

Gustafsson tallied an assist and blocked two shots during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson fed Alex Ovechkin for the game-winning goal in overtime as the Capitals got back in the win column for the first time in five games. The 30-year-old has chipped in eight points in 21 games but also carries a paltry minus-9 rating over that span and possesses limited fantasy upside in standard formats.

Gustafsson recorded three power-play assists, three blocked shots, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson has four helpers, all on the power play, in his last five games. He's done an admirable job of filling on the first man-advantage unit with John Carlson (lower body) out. For the season, Gustafsson has earned six assists while adding 13 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating in 14 contests.

Gustafsson recorded a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson did what any responsible Capital would on the power play -- he found Alex Ovechkin with a perfect pass for the star winger to one-time past Frederik Andersen. The helper snapped a seven-game point drought for Gustafsson, who saw a season-high 18:55 of ice time with John Carlson (lower body) out. Gustafsson has three assists seven shots on net, nine hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in 10 contests. He'll have a short-term boost while Carlson is out, but that's expected to be a day-to-day injury situation.

Gustafsson tallied an assist and added two shots while logging 14:59 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson is endearing himself to his new team with two assists in Washington's first two games -- among the few bright spots in the Capitals' 0-2 start. The 30-year-old isn't likely to enjoy enough playing time on the power-play to be much of a consideration in standard leagues but could be worth eyeing in deeper formats if he continues to chip in offensively with some regularity.

Gustafsson signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson drew into 59 games with the Blackhawks in 2021-22, picking up 18 points while averaging 16:13 of ice time over that span. The 30-year-old defender may have to settle for an even smaller role with Washington next season, so don't expect him to produce enough offense to warrant fantasy consideration.