Stepan recorded two assists (one on the power play) and four shots on goal Thursday in a 4-3 road loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

The pair of primary helpers contributed to the Rangers building a 3-2 lead in the second period, which they then blew in the final frame. This has been a down campaign overall for the Minnesotan pivot, but Stepan's lit on fire recently, ripping off eight points in the last five games, so he's in the process of ending the regular season on a high note. He's got five games left to pick up the four points he needs to reach 50 for the third straight year.