Appleton logged an assist in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton set up Calle Jarnkrok's first-period tally Monday. The assist was Appleton's fourth point in five games in February. The 26-year-old forward is up to five goals, eight helpers, 49 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-3 rating through 35 appearances. While he's moved around the lineup at times, he's regularly seen a middle-six role with occasional drops to the fourth line.