Hanzal scored a third-period power-play goal Monday that proved to be the game winner in a 2-1 victory over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Making his return following a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury, Hanzal tipped home a point shot just over four minutes into the final stanza. The brittle center has only five goals and nine points in 34 games on the season, and the Stars' depth down the middle limits his ice time at even strength, but his skill in the faceoff circle should at least allow him to maintain a spot on the power-play unit as long as he stays healthy.

Hanzal (lower body) will return to the lineup against the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Monday will be Hanzal's first outing back following a five-game stint on injured reserve. The veteran has missed a total of 20 contests this season due to various maladies. In his limited appearances (33), the Czech tallied a mere eight points and will struggle to repeat his productivity from 2016-17 (20 goals and 19 assists). The Stars are sitting at 22 rostered players, so will not need to make an additional transaction in order to activate Hanzal.

Hanzal (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday against the Rangers, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal is still listed on injured reserve, so an activation will preclude an appearance. The 29-year-old center has just four goals, eight points and a minus-12 rating through 33 games this season, and he starts 66.7 percent of his shifts in the defensive zone, leaving much to be desired for fantasy owners.

Hanzal (lower body) is back on injured reserve, according to the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Fantasy owners hoping Hanzal would be able to recapture the glory that saw him net a career-high 41 points with Arizona in 2015-16 must be extremely disappointed. Of course, you have to feel for the Czech skater, as he's never managed to play a full season of NHL hockey due to a myriad of injuries over a decade of service time. Hanzal will be eligible to return whenever healthy, but be warned that there's no telling when that could be.

Hanzal (lower body) didn't travel with the Stars for Thursday's game against the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough season for Hanzal, as he's only managed to tally four goals and eight points in 33 contests while dealing with various injuries, and it appears as though he may be forced to miss extended time with his latest malady. The Stars should provide an update on the oft-injured pivot's status once he's given the green light to return to the lineup, but fantasy owners shouldn't need to concern themselves with the under-achieving veteran's availability.

Hanzal (lower body) will sit out Tuesday night's game against Los Angeles, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site

EDGE Analysis

This will mark the third consecutive contest that Hanzal has missed with this injury and the 18th game overall he will have sat out this season. Thus, the season of difficulty continues for the Czech pivot. Gemel Smith figures to maintain his spot in the lineup with Hanzal still on the mend.

Hanzal (lower body) will watch Thursday's game against Toronto from the press box, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday will mark the second consecutive game that Hanzal has missed, which means he'll have played in just 33 of 50 games this season. The first-year Star has had a disappointing campaign outside of his injury problems, as well, posting just four goals and four assists to go along with a minus-12 rating. Hanzal will be hoping that the additional rest afforded by the All-Star break is enough for him to be ready in time for the team's Jan. 30 tilt against Los Angeles.

Hanzal (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against the Panthers. He's considered day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal has often been snakebit with injuries, and this season has been no different. The 30-year-old has even struggled when healthy this year, though, as he only has four goals and four assists in 33 games.

Hanzal (lower body) experienced a pulled muscle in Saturday's road game against the Sabres, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports, citing Stars coach Ken Hitchcock, who adds that the forward is day-to-day but should be "fine for games."

EDGE Analysis

The Stars will be off until Tuesday, which gives the oft-injured center a few days to rest before the next game. Hanzal's career is unfortunately being derailed by different injuries, and the Stars are basically paying him $593,750 for the eight points that he's earned with the club so far in the 2017-18 season -- Ouch.

Hanzal has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Hanzal has been uninspiring from an offensive standpoint for the Stars this season racking up only eight points (four goals, four assists) over 32 contests. The Stars would miss his physical presence up front if unavailable in the future, but he doesn't sport a ton of upside from a fantasy standpoint other than in leagues that account for hits (61) among the categories.