Lauzon recorded his ninth point of the season with an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues. He also added seven hits, four PIM and a pair of blocked shots.

EDGE Analysis

If your league counts the aforementioned peripheral stat categories and you had the foresight to start Lauzon on this night, well done -- you were justly rewarded. Lauzon isn't much of a fantasy factor these days, but once in a while all, the stars line up and he pays off. For now, he continues to skate mainly on the Preds' bottom defensive pairing with Alexandre Carrier.

Lauzon scored a goal on two shots and delivered seven hits in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon got Nashville on the board midway through the second period, beating Anthony Stolarz through traffic to tie the game 1-1. It's Lauzon's second goal and third point in his last six contests. The 26-year-old blueliner is up to eight points (five goals, three assists) through 47 appearances this season while providing a physical presence with a league-leading 187 hits.

Lauzon posted an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon has a goal and an assist over the last two games, the first time all year he's been on the scoresheet in consecutive contests. He set up Alexandre Carrier's game-winner with eight seconds left in the third period. Lauzon is still more grit than offense even with his recent improvement on offense. He has seven points, 54 shots on net, 56 PIM, 58 blocked shots and 162 hits through 43 outings as an everyday bottom-four option for the Predators.

Lauzon scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon is already at a career-high four goals this season after tallying the opening goal in the second period Friday. He's scored three of them over the last 13 games while adding 63 hits in that span. The defenseman is at six points, 158 hits, 56 blocked shots, 52 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 42 appearances. He offers little more than physicality, making him a poor option in most fantasy formats.

Lauzon scored a goal on two shots in the Predators' 5-2 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon wired a wrist shot past Casey DeSmith on the rush to cut the Canucks' lead to 2-1. This goal gives Lauzon two goals in his last three games after scoring just one in his previous 29 games. The former Bruin should continue to play in the Predators' top four.

Lauzon reemerged with a goal and four hits in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Best known as a stay-at-home defenseman, Lauzon snapped a 10-game point drought with a clutch breakaway tally that forced overtime. The 26-year-old has stacked 40 blocked shots and 99 hits against his four points through 30 contests this season.

Lauzon scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-3 victory over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon scored his first goal of the season with his tally versus the Avs. On the year, the 26-year-old blueliner has managed just two points and is offering more fantasy production from hits (2.35 per game). Considering the Quebec native set a career-high last season with 12 points, he is unlikely to significantly increase his production this time around.

Lauzon (undisclosed) will play in Nashville's regular-season opener against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, per Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon, who left a preseason game early against Carolina on Oct. 5, is slated to play alongside Tyson Barrie on the third defense pairing to open the 2023-24 season. The 26-year-old Lauzon accounted for 12 points, 66 PIM, 77 shots on goal, 75 blocked shots and 250 hits in 67 games last campaign.

Lauzon (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Thursday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lauzon went down the tunnel late in the game and couldn't return. Head coach Andrew Brunette didn't provide any specifics on the defenseman's status. Lauzon appears to have the inside edge for a third-pairing job if he's able to shake off the injury before Opening Night.

Lauzon (upper body) is one of a handful of players that general manager David Poile said wasn't close to getting back on the ice, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Given Lauzon has yet to resume skating, fantasy players should probably consider him out indefinitely for the time being. Even once cleared to play, the Quebec native shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value with his limited offensive upside, though he can certainly dish out hits as he is averaging 3.73 per game.