Walman generated a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Walman registered an assist on the man advantage in the second period, and his goal to put San Jose up 4-2 in the third period stood as the eventual game-winner. The Ontario native was all over the scoresheet Thursday -- he logged four shots on net, three blocked shots, one takeaway and a plus-1 rating to go along with a team-high 23:52 of ice time. Walman was highly productive in November with 10 points in as many games, but he had just one point over four games in December prior to Thursday's multi-point effort. The Sharks' No. 1 blueliner is leading the club on the back end in scoring with five goals and 17 assists through 27 appearances. The 28-year-old also set a new career high in points in his sixth NHL campaign.

Walman notched a power-play assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Walman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests. The Sharks' offense has gone cold on their tough road trip, but Walman has helped out on three of the team's eight goals over their last four games. For the season, he has 20 points (four on the power play), 64 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 25 appearances. He needs one more point to match his career high from last season.

Walman notched a pair of assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is on a career-best five-game point streak, earning two goals and five helpers in that span. The defenseman had a hand in goals by Luke Kunin and Cody Ceci in this win. Walman has been one of the biggest breakout players in fantasy so far this season with 19 points, 61 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 22 appearances. The 28-year-old defenseman is two points shy of matching his output from last year, and with a huge role in all situations for the Sharks, it looks like he'll be crushing his previous high-water marks across the board.

Walman scored two goals on four shots and added four PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is rolling with five points over his last four contests. His first tally Friday tied the game at 4-4, and he also had the Sharks' empty-netter to seal the win. The 28-year-old defenseman doubled his goal total to four and has added 13 assists, 61 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits and 18 PIM across 21 appearances. He also has a plus-7 rating, which partially showcases that he's more than just a scoring threat on the blue line.

Walman produced an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has a helper in three straight games and six points over seven outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 15 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 20 contests. Walman's offense may not be that steady all season, but he's playing well in a large role, and that carries value in most fantasy formats.

Walman provided a power-play assist in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is thriving now that he's recovered from an upper-body injury -- he has a goal and four helpers since his return. The 28-year-old defenseman has reclaimed his spot on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Walman is up to 14 points (three on the power play), 54 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He's well on his way to a career year and should gain plenty of fantasy supporters along the way as a savvy waiver-wire addition.

Walman notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive pair of Walman and Cody Ceci was on the ice for the Sharks' two goals and none of the Sabres' tallies. With four points over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Walman doesn't appear to have lost a step. The defenseman is at two goals, 11 helpers, 53 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 16 hits and a plus-4 rating over 18 outings this season while seeing top-pairing minutes.

Walman scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Walman cut the Stars' lead to 3-2 at 13:25 of the third period with a snap shot from the top of the right circle. This was his second goal of the season, but he's made a bigger impact as a playmaker from the blue line. The 28-year-old has 10 assists already, and that figure represents a career-high mark for him.

Walman posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

While he was listed on the third pairing, Walman saw a team-high 24:55 of ice time in his return from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman has been one of the bright spots for the Sharks this season, though that light may be dimmed if he remains on the second power-play unit. He has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 16 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances.

Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a five-game absence, Walman could work on the third pairing and see power-play time on the second unit. He has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season. Jack Thompson will be scratched to make room for Walman's return.