Stone notched his ninth goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Vegas. He also added an assist.

EDGE Analysis

Stone is off to his best start ever. He now has 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 14 games. His shooting percentage (22.9) is significantly above his career norm (16.1), so he's bound to slow down on the snipes. But until then, Stone is fantasy gold.

Stone manufactured a goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-1 home win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Amazingly, Stone has put up goose eggs in the box score six times this season, albeit having turned in just as many multi-point performances. This qualifies him as a streaky player, but it's tough to ignore his immense impact -- especially in DFS settings -- when he does click offensively.

Stone had a goal and an assist Friday in the third period of a 5-4 shootout loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Stone was instrumental in allowing Ottawa to rescue a point and was just as helpful to fantasy owners. He's up to 12 points now and seems to be stepping up with the Senators depleted by injuries at the moment.

Stone scored twice and added an assist in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

He also finished plus-4. Stone puts points up in bunches -- his nine points have come in four games and he was held off the scoresheet in the other four. Stone already has five goals in eight games this season and remarkably, none have come on the power play.

Stone assisted on goals from Derick Brassard and Kyle Turris in Saturday's 6-1 win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Stone was part of an offensive explosion for Ottawa in Alberta, as the Senators hit the Flames and the Oilers for 12 goals in two games. Stone's averaging better than a point per game so far and looks like he's on track for his third 60-point plus season in four years.

Stone netted a pair of goals in Thursday's season opener against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

While the Senators went on to lose in a shootout, Stone's strong start to the season is great news for Ottawa. The 25-year-old is expected to have a big year after posting three consecutive 20-plus-goal seasons. Stone posted a plus-4 rating in the victory and has established himself as arguably the best defensive forward in the NHL right now. Look for the goals to continue to pour in from one of the most consistent snipers in the game.

Stone had a goal and an assist in Ottawa's 6-2 win over Toronto in its preseason opener Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stone scoring in preseason isn't newsworthy on its own. What it means is that he's probably put his leg injury behind him and is ready for the season. He should be a dependable scorer for Ottawa this year and will have solid value in all formats.

Stone will be one of coach Guy Boucher's alternates for the 2017-18 season.

EDGE Analysis

Stone has proven himself as one of the Senators' most reliable players, and Boucher's decision to name him an alternate shows he expects that to continue. Fantasy owners should feel comfortable expecting 50 to 60 points from the winger this season.

Stone (leg) is listed on the Senators' training camp roster in advance of the 2017-18 season.

EDGE Analysis

Stone's leg injury reportedly affected him during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, otherwise, the flanker may have mustered more than eight even-strength points over 19 games. The top-line playmaker has averaged roughly 24 goals and 36 helpers since becoming a full-time NHLer with Ottawa in 2014, so that should be viewed as the more realistic benchmark in terms of what to expect with Stone healthy again.

Stone showed no lingering issues with his leg during a golf swing at an event in Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Golf isn't hockey, but Stone's swing suggested he's on track to fully recover from the leg injury that plagued him in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. If he continues his progress, he's likely to be ready for the Senators' season opener and should be valued accordingly.