Spezza recorded an assist during Thursday's 4-0 shutout of the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The assist gives him 27 points on the season -- passing last season's total of 26 but still a disappointing number for the former All-Star. This season will be only the second in which Spezza has played more than 40 games and scored less than 50 points.

Spezza delivered a goal to complement a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza opened the scoring for the Stars and it was his pass to Esa Lindell on a man-advantage rush that capped off the veteran's sixth two-point effort of the 2018-19 campaign. With seven goals and 17 assists in 57 games, Spezza should be waiver fodder in shallow leagues, but don't forget that he's one of the most accomplished centers in the game. The 35-year-old has posted 910 career points (330 goals, 580 assists) over 1,045 games between the Senators and Stars.

Spezza is stuck in a 10-game pointless drought.

EDGE Analysis

While Spezza needs only five points to match his total of 26 from the 2017-18 season, the veteran has gone cold with the Stars winning only four times since he last hit the scoresheet. He's been operating on a checking line, but Spezza has the track record to make him a reasonable DFS dart.

Spezza supplied an even-strength goal and a power-play assist Saturday, causing the Red Wings fits in a 5-1 home win.

EDGE Analysis

The respected veteran is just two goals and three assists shy of matching his offensive totals from the 2017-18 campaign, when he appeared in 78 games but produced only 26 points. Of course, last year was an outlier against Spezza's career numbers, with the most glaring negative having been his career-low 5.8 shooting percentage. The 35-year-old has conjured a more serviceable 11.1 conversion rate on shots this time around.

Spezza (illness) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Wild, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza missed the Stars' last two games due to an illness, but he was never expected to be sidelined long term. The veteran pivot is expected to return to a prominent role, centering Dallas' third line and top power-play unit against Minnesota.

Spezza (illness) will miss Thursday's matchup with Chicago, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza reportedly lost eight pounds while he was sick, so he will need some time to fully recover and get back to game speed. The center probably should be considered a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Saturday, although no official determination has been announced by the team.

Spezza won't play Tuesday against the Flames due to an illness, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News, Spezza has been diagnosed with strep throat, so he may be in danger of missing multiple contests. Another update on the veteran pivot's status should surface prior to Thursday's matchup with Chicago.

Spezza tallied two assists Sunday in a 6-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza, 35, isn't the offensive catalyst he was during his younger playing days. His two helpers against New York moved him to 13 points on the season and while it appears he's moved past last season's 26-point disaster, Spezza remains a risky fantasy option considering he lacks the consistency that once made him a fantasy stud.

Spezza will play in his 1,000th career game when the Stars square off against the Canadiens on Tuesday night.

EDGE Analysis

Spezza has recorded 326 goals and 570 assists over 16 seasons between the Senators and Stars. The venerable pivot looks rejuvenated in Dallas under new coach Jim Montgomery, as he's only 18 points away from matching his 2017-18 total in 68 fewer games. Two catalysts behind the rebirth of Spezza's game is that he's taking a career-high 63.5 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone this season, plus, the 35-year-old has seen close to a full-minute increase in playing time on the man advantage.

Spezza set up a Blake Comeau goal and scored a goal of his own Tuesday, helping his team earn a 4-2 win over Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old is having a bit of a renaissance so far in 2018, as he's up to seven points in his first eight games of the campaign. He's not likely to continue this pace and rediscover the point-per-game ability he had in his prime, but he's showing signs of being a useful option when he's on the ice in most formats.