Hoffman scored two goals on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's three goals this season have come over the last two games. His improved play has gotten him back into a middle-six role after a brief drop to the fourth line. The winger is up to four points, 18 shots, 13 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-9 rating through 16 contests. If he can find consistency, Hoffman could also earn more power-play time, which would put him on the fringe for standard fantasy formats.

Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman tallied at 15:58 of the first period to end his 12-game point drought. The goal was his first as a Shark, though he's been bumped down the lineup during his slump. The 33-year-old winger has two points, 15 shots, 12 blocks, six PIM and a minus-10 rating through 15 appearances. Hoffman will need to get his offense going -- he's been a healthy scratch once already this season and could head back to the press box if he continues to struggle.

Hoffman posted an assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman helped out on a Thomas Bordeleau goal in the first period. The helper was Hoffman's first point as a Shark. He's added two shots on goal and a plus-1 rating over two contests while skating in a middle-six role. He's also seeing time on the first power-play unit, one that the Sharks have played around with using five forwards. If that continues, Hoffman should get plenty of chances to contribute with the man advantage.

San Jose acquired Hoffman (arm) on Sunday as part of a three-team trade with Montreal and Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks sent Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh in the trade in exchange for the Penguins' 2024 first-round pick, Mikael Granlund and Jan Rutta. Hoffman, who comes with a $4.5 million cap hit for the 2023-24 season, notched 14 goals and 34 points in 67 games last year. He may line up on San Jose's first or second line this campaign and might see time on the top power-play combination. Hoffman missed the final contest of the 2022-23 season with an arm injury, but the 33-year-old forward could be ready for the start of training camp.

Hoffman (arm) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Boston, according to Jack Edwards of NESN.

EDGE Analysis

This is the Canadiens' season finale, so Hoffman will finish the campaign with 14 goals and 34 points in 67 games. With Hoffman out, Lucas Condotta, who was called up from AHL Laval on Thursday, is expected to make his NHL debut.

Hoffman (arm) is questionable for Thursday's game against Boston, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman appeared to sustain the injury during his last shift of Wednesday's contest. He has 14 goals and 34 points in 67 appearances this season. Montreal summoned Lucas Condotta from AHL Laval on Thursday, so he might draw into the lineup if Hoffman is unavailable.

Hoffman scored a goal on three shots over 18:10 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman pocketed the final goal of the game with 18 seconds remaining for his 14th goal of the season. The veteran forward had been skating on the top line recently but found himself on the third unit, after Montreal was shut out in two consecutive games. Hoffman, who has eight points in the last 12 contests, is up to 34 points over 65 games.

Hoffman had a power-play assist and one blocked shot over 17:11 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman fed Rafael Harvey-Pinard who redirected the puck for Montreal's second goal, giving Hoffman seven points (three on the power play) in the last nine games. The scoring burst aligns with him being put on the top line with Nick Suzuki and Harvey-Pinard.

Hoffman scored a goal and two assists on two shots, fueling the Canadiens to an 8-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The third star of the game, Hoffman opened the scoring for the Canadiens, snapping a shot past the glove of Elvis Merzlikins. The former Blue would also pick up helpers on Rafael Harvey-Pinard's second goal of the game and hat-trick goal. This performance gives Hoffman five points in his last four games. On the season, Hoffman has 13 goals and 32 points in 59 games.

Hoffman scored a goal and assisted on a power-play tally in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning. He finished with six shots, a blocked shot and two penalty minutes over 18:18 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman got free and buried a feed from Nick Suzuki to open the scoring. He later recorded his fifth multi-point game of the season when he set up Jesse Ylonen's power-play marker. Hoffman's logged two goals in the last three contests and is up to 12 tallies over 56 games.