Appleton scored a goal, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton ended a nine-game goal drought, which also included a stretch of 11 missed contests due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old has slotted back into a third-line role since returning to action Wednesday versus the Avalanche, but the absence of Adam Lowry (upper body) is likely to have a negative impact on Appleton's production. For the season, Appleton has seven goals, 16 points, 64 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-8 rating across 40 appearances.

Appleton (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton last played Dec. 28. He has six goals, 15 points, 35 hits and 20 blocks in 37 appearances in 2024-25. Appleton is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Morgan Barron and David Gustafsson. Adam Lowry will exit the lineup due to an upper-body injury.

Appleton (lower body) is very close to being available to return to the lineup, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton will miss his 11th straight game against Utah on Monday, but he could be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup versus Colorado. The 29-year-old forward has six goals, 15 points, 60 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 35 hits through 37 appearances this season.

Appleton (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 28.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton has been dealing with a lower-body injury since late December, and his move to injured reserve isn't particularly surprising after head coach Scott Arniel labeled him day-to-day. It's not yet clear when Appleton will be able to return to game action, but David Gustafsson will likely continue to see more consistent playing time in his absence.

Head coach Scott Arniel announced Monday that Appleton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton didn't suit up in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, and it's now known why. The 28-year-old's ice time didn't drop in Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa, so it's unclear when he picked up the injury. David Gustafsson will likely receive more consistent playing time while Appleton is sidelined. Dominic Toninato was also recalled from AHL Manitoba on Monday.

Appleton registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton helped out on Adam Lowry's game-winning goal late in the third period. With four points over his last six games, Appleton is chipping in offense again from his usual third-line role. The 28-year-old forward is up to 15 points, 52 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-8 rating over 33 appearances. That level of production makes him a fringe option in fantasy, and he typically won't be a player to pick up in standard formats outside of his hot stretches.

Appleton scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton has three points over his last three games, a vast improvement on the two assists he logged over the prior 16 contests. The 28-year-old wasn't going to sustain his hot start to the season, but the Jets have mostly left their lines intact since the team has played well. Appleton is at six goals, eight assists, 49 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-8 rating over 30 appearances in a third-line role.

Appleton scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first multi-point performance since Oct. 26 for Appleton, who had managed only one point (an assist) over his prior 14 games. The checking-line forward has just five goals and 13 points through 28 contests, but that puts him on pace to match his career-best campaign from 2023-24, when he produced 14 goals and 36 points over a full 82-game schedule.

Appleton provided an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton snapped a seven-game slump with his helper on an Adam Lowry tally. The 28-year-old Appleton has maintained a steady third-line role, but his performance has dipped after a strong October. He's at 11 points, 34 shots on net, 19 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 21 appearances this season.

Appleton scored a goal in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton's second-period tally stood as the game-winner. The 28-year-old forward has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings, providing some steady offense from a third-line role with minimal power-play time. He's up to nine points (four goals, five assists), 21 shots on net, 10 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 11 contests overall.