Methot (lower body) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Tuesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mehot will return following a two-game stint on the sidelines due to his lower-body problem. The defenseman is still looking for his first point of the 2018-19 campaign -- though that shouldn't come as a huge surprise considering offensive productivity has never been his strong suit. Expected to be paired up with Miro Heiskanen, the veteran's defensive prowess could free the youngster up to contribute on the scoresheet.

Methot (lower body) won't play Sunday against Detroit, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the second consecutive missed game for Methot as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old was actually expected to return Sunday, so the injury seems to be somewhat minor and he'll have a chance to make a comeback Tuesday in Montreal.

Methot will miss Thursday's matchup with the Ducks due to an undisclosed injury, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Methot's absence could have an ancillary effect on the rest of the blue line, the direct fantasy impact of him being unavailable should be minimal, considering he has zero points in seven games and has broken the 20-point threshold just once in his career. Julius Honka will jump into the lineup in Methot's absence, although the veteran is expected to be back against Montreal on Tuesday.

Methot (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Friday against the Wild, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot missed Tuesday's game against New Jersey while battling general soreness, so it's not too surprising that he's back in the fold for the Stars after some additional rest. The veteran blueliner has yet to capture a point this season and recorded just three over 36 games all of last season, so there's little upside with him in regards to fantasy leagues.

Method won't play Tuesday against New Jersey due to general soreness, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot's issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for long, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action Friday against the Wild. The 33-year-old blueliner has gone scoreless while posting a minus-3 rating through the first five games of the campaign.

Methot lit the lamp once and had an assist throughout 36 games in 2017-18, while averaging 17:53 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to 2017-18, Methot had secured 10-points in each of his last five seasons, so the drop in production was surprising even though he managed just 36 contests. It seems likely injuries were what really limited the 32-year-old, as he had a knee injury that sapped him from November until February and had hand issues late in the season as well, which is especially unfortunate after he lost a finger to a Sidney Crosby cross-check last season. When on the ice Methot still was strong defensively, as he put up a plus-11 rating and 77 hits throughout his shortened season. The 32-year-old is due back for another season in Dallas, likely slotting into the second or third defensive pairing.

Methot (hand) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Bruins, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot participated fully in Thursday's practice session, leading to speculation that he would rejoin the lineup for Friday's matchup. That will indeed be the case, as he slots back into the pairings alongside Stephen Johns. However, the veteran's availability shouldn't have much of an impact from a fantasy standpoint, given his one point -- an assist -- through 28 games.

Methot (hand) turned in a full practice Thursday, and there's speculation that he could return Friday night against the Bruins, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

You have to feel for Methot, as the 32-year-old defenseman has been limited to 28 games in his debut season with the Stars, with significant knee and hand injuries to blame. The own-zone patroller has only one point (an assist) in 2017-18, so it's safe to say that his eventual activation won't cause a stir in the fantasy realm.

Methot (hand) will miss a fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Capitals, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Methot's absence will continue to test the Stars' depth at defense, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only notched one assist in 28 contests this campaign. Dallas should release another update on the veteran's status once he's given the green light to return to the lineup.

Methot (hand) won't be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Sunday, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Methot's recent injury will now cost him three games, but he hasn't found much of a concrete roll in his first season in Dallas regardless, as he's only skated for 28 total games this season. Methot's also on pace for a career low in points as well -- he's only totaled one assist thus far in 2017-18 -- and his next chance to draw into the lineup will be Tuesday against Washington.