Gustafsson scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson got the Blackhawks on the board in the first period. The 29-year-old defenseman has produced a goal, five assists, 29 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in 24 contests. The Swede will likely remain a presence on the power play, but he hasn't done much on offense in his second stint with Chicago.

Gustafsson produced an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson helped out on a Dylan Strome goal in the third period. The assist snapped Gustafsson's five-game point drought. He's managed just three assists in 15 games since the start of November, so fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere for offense from the blue line.

Gustafsson produced an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson set up Brandon Hagel's third-period tally that decided the game. Between a minor wrist injury that kept Calvin de Haan out Saturday versus the Oilers and Riley Stillman (lower body) leaving Sunday's contest, it appears Gustafsson's path to regular playing time should remain clear. Once the Blackhawks' defense corps is at full health, the Swede could end up battling with Caleb Jones for one spot in the lineup. Gustafsson has five helpers, 18 shots on net, 16 blocks and a minus-1 rating through 17 appearances.

Gustafsson recorded an assist, three hits, a plus-3 rating and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson set up the second of Patrick Kane's three tallies to provide some insurance in the third period. The 29-year-old Gustafsson hasn't played a huge role for the Blackhawks -- he's not great defensively, but he's also not seeing time with the first power-play unit. For the year, the Swede has four helpers, eight shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-3 rating in nine outings.

Gustafsson picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The blueliner's efforts helped Chicago jump out to a 2-1 lead midway through the first period, but the game was pretty much all Carolina after that. Gustafsson has three points (all helpers) through seven games, but that production comes with a minus-6 rating.

Gustafsson cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols Sunday and was on the ice for morning skate ahead of the game against Detroit, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given his attendance at the morning game-day session, expect Gustafsson to assume his regular third-pairing role versus the visiting Red Wings. Forward Ryan Carpenter also cleared the protocols, while Patrick Kane entered them Sunday and will be held out.

Gustafsson entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Saturday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson will need to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before being cleared to rejoin the Blackhawks. The 29-year-old blueliner has picked up one assist through four games this campaign.

Gustafsson inked a one-year, $800,000 contract with Chicago on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson previously spent four seasons playing for the Blackhawks for which he logged 214 games and tallied 28 goals, 88 assists and 240 hits. With both Caleb Jones (wrist) and Wyatt Kalynuk (ankle) sustaining injuries, the team certainly will benefit from having an NHL veteran available to at minimum serve as a seventh defenseman.

Gustafsson was released from his professional tryout offer by the Islanders on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lebrun adds that Gustafsson is expected to sign a contract with the Blackhawks, with whom he put up 60 (!) points in 2018-19, but the deal has yet to be formally confirmed. The 29-year-old blueliner didn't produce anywhere near that level in 29 games with Montreal and Philadelphia last season (12 points), but he could make for an interesting flier option in deeper formats once his new role with Chicago becomes clear.

Gustafsson is set to sign a professional tryout offer with the Islanders, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gustafsson appeared in 29 games split between the Canadiens and the Flyers last season, picking up one goal and 12 points over that span. If the 29-year-old blueliner is able to secure a contract with the Isles during training camp, he'll likely be deployed as a rotational, bottom-pairing option during the upcoming campaign.