Stephens posted an assist and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Stephens helped out on a Sam Gagner goal in the second period. The 24-year-old Stephens is up to three assists, nine shots on net and a minus-1 rating through eight contests. He looks like a lock for a fourth-line role, but the Red Wings' offense isn't deep enough for him to be considered a consistent producer.