Williams scored twice on a team-leading five shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Williams' return to the Hurricanes is off to a terrific start. After scoring the shooting winner in his season debut on Sunday, Williams followed up that performance with a two-goal effort Tuesday. His power-play goal in the first period snapped Carolina's eight-game drought with the man advantage, and he later added an insurance tally midway through the third period. If the 38-year-old is still on your league's waiver wire, go get him.

Williams scored the shootout winner and fired three shots on goal in Sunday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The venerable Hurricane was making his first appearance of the season after signing with Carolina on Jan. 8 and it was fitting that he scored the decisive goal. Williams logged just over 13 minutes of ice time and skated on the right side of the fourth line with center Lucas Wallmark and Brock McGinn. There are a lot of things to keep an eye on here -- including possible rust, age and his initial bottom-six role -- but Williams did score 23 goals and 53 points a year ago so be prepared to pounce if the early returns are promising.

Williams will make his season debut in Sunday's game versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Williams didn't play for the first three months, as the 38-year-old didn't feel he could go 100 percent. He re-signed with the Hurricanes on Jan. 7, though, and he'll stick with them for another playoff push. Williams will line up on the fourth line to start off, and he could earn power-play time. He racked up 23 goals, 30 assists and 237 shots on net over 82 games last year.

Williams will be a healthy scratch for Monday's game versus the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will serve as a healthy scratch for the third straight game since re-signing with the Hurricanes. His stint in the press box shouldn't last long, but the 38-year-old needs to get back to NHL speed after missing the first half of the season.

Williams has come to terms on a contract with the Hurricanes, Pete Fisher of Today's Northumberland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will make a base salary of $700,000 with up to $1.3 million in performance bonuses, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports. The 38-year-old racked up 23 goals and 53 points over 82 games last season, and he took off the first half of this season for rest purposes. He could make his season debut as early as Friday versus the Coyotes.

Williams announced Monday that he will "step away from the game" and won't sign with Carolina ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

While it may sound like a retirement, and very well could be, both the team and player were clear that this should be considered a break. This leaves the door open for Williams to sign with the club prior to the trade deadline (Feb. 24) in order to be eligible for the postseason. If this does indeed mark the end of the road for Williams, he will retire having played in 1,244 games for Philadelphia, Carolina, Los Angeles and Washington. Over the course of his 18-year career, the veteran has racked up 312 goals and 474 assists while lifting Lord Stanley's Cup three times.

Williams is "still debating" whether to retire according to Carolina general manager Don Waddell, per Sara Civian of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes appear to be in no hurry for Williams to make his decision, though they likely want him in the fold for the start of training camp. The 37-year-old put up his second straight 50-plus point campaign last year and appeared in all 82 regular-season contests, which is a good indication he still has something left in the tank. If he does re-up with Carolina, the winger figures to be back in a top-six role while continuing to provide top-end fantasy value.

Williams said Tuesday that he's unsure whether he'll play next season, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran is set to turn 38 at the beginning of next season, and told reporters that he's been in frequent contact with the Hurricanes about his future. Williams added reliability to a young club last season, racking up 23 goals and 53 points while playing all 82 games. He was also instrumental in the team's Eastern Conference Finals appearance, collecting seven points in 15 playoff games. The winger is set to hit the open market come July 1, and could add a strong veteran presence to any team in the league, should he decide to keep playing.

Williams scored a late goal Sunday in a 6-2 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward notched his fourth goal of these playoffs, but it meant little in a game that saw the host team score the game's first six goals. Now trailing Boston 0-2, Williams and Co. must find a way to regroup on home ice, otherwise, they'll be golfing earlier than expected.

Williams scored a goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Islanders in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't a Game 7, but Williams made sure to leave his mark on the scoresheet to help the Hurricanes sweep the Islanders. Williams has three goals and three assists over 11 postseason games during this run, and the 37-year-old winger should continue to be productive in the Eastern Conference finals as he occupies a top-six role.