Matt Dumba
D PIT
Wed 3/30/22 12:25 AM

Dumba scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
In 12 games since Dumba returned from a lower-body injury, he's posted two goals, three assists, 26 shots on net, 26 hits and 20 blocked shots. The 27-year-old defenseman opened the scoring Tuesday on a feed from Matthew Boldy. Through 52 outings, Dumba has 25 points -- his highest mark in the last four seasons. He's added 113 shots on net, 108 hits, 78 blocks, 43 PIM and a plus-9 rating this season.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Sun 3/6/22 2:43 PM

Dumba (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba has missed the last 10 games while dealing with a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old has averaged 23:36 of ice time -- 1:47 during the power play -- and racked up 20 points over 40 games this season. Dmitry Kulikov is likely to see a reduced role upon Dumba's return.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Thu 3/3/22 11:50 AM

Dumba (lower body) will not play during Minnesota's two-game road trip, including Thursday's matchup with the Flyers, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba has been out of action since Feb. 12 versus Carolina and will have missed 10 games including the Wild's next two contests. The fact that the blueliner is traveling and skating with the team does seem to be a step in the right direction though. With 20 points through 40 games this year, the 27-year-old Saskatchewan native should still have time to post his highest point total since 2017-18 when he racked up 50 in 82 games.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Tue 3/1/22 11:52 AM

Dumba (lower body) participated in practice Tuesday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba is a possibility for Thursday's game against Philadelphia or Friday's tilt versus Buffalo, Pierce adds. He has missed the last seven games while dealing with a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old has averaged 23:21 of ice time -- 1:40 during the power play -- and distributed two assists over his last five performances.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Fri 2/18/22 6:30 PM

Dumba (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba will be eligible to return once he's healthy but his timeline to return is still unclear. He'll be considered week-to-week until another update is available.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Mon 2/14/22 6:06 PM

Dumba (lower body) is expected to miss "a few weeks," Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Based on this update, Dumba could miss the rest of the month and possibly more. The veteran blueliner will likely land on injured reserve to open up a roster spot in the coming days. He has 20 points while averaging 23:37 of ice time through 40 games this season. Minnesota recalled Dakota Mermis on Monday.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Mon 2/14/22 11:32 AM

Dumba was ruled out of Monday's contest against Detroit with a lower-body injury, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba has averaged 24:11 of ice time -- 1:43 during the power play -- and racked up five points over his last 10 appearances. He recently returned from injured reserve with an upper-body injury Feb. 12. In Dumba's absence Jordie Benn figures to see expanded minutes, Russo adds.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Fri 2/11/22 12:48 PM

Dumba (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve and play Saturday against visiting Carolina, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba's injury absence lasted just two games -- a welcome sight for Wild fans and fantasy managers. His scoring pace (20 points in 39 games) and handful of defensive contributions (79 hits, 56 blocked shots) should make him a useful fantasy asset in plenty of fantasy formats in the unofficial second half of the season.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Mon 2/7/22 2:44 PM

Dumba (upper body) was shifted to injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Dumba being placed on IR, he will miss at least Tuesday's clash with Winnipeg, though the team hasn't provided any specifics regarding the blueliner's recovery timeline. The Saskatchewan native has already hit the 20-point threshold for the seventh consecutive campaign and could post his highest point total since 2017-18, barring an extended injury absence.

Matt Dumba
D PIT
Tue 2/1/22 1:07 PM

Dumba (upper body) won't be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Blackhawks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dumba is considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action next Tuesday versus Winnipeg following the All-Star break. The 27-year-old defender has picked up 20 points while averaging 23:39 of ice time through 39 games this campaign.