Stepan will be out of action for 4-6 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

While a four-week timeline does leave the door open for Stepan to return before the end of the regular season, it seems likely the center won't be ready to return until the playoffs. The 28-year-old will miss out on recording a sixth straight 50-plus point campaign and will record his lowest point total of his NHL career.