Schmidt had two assists and was plus-2 with a pair of blocks in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt made his biggest play of the game in overtime, setting up Paul Stastny's overtime winner on a 2-on-0 rush. He also drew the lone assist on Reilly Smith's second-period goal. Schmidt has two goals and 10 points in 13 games since returning from a lengthy-injury absence.

Schmidt recorded a power-play helper in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt had the secondary assist on a Cody Glass goal in the second period. Schmidt has five assists in his last two games. For the year, the 28-year-old defenseman is up to eight points through 11 games, with 24 shots on goal and 22 blocked shots.

Schmidt delivered four assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt had helpers on the first three Vegas goals in the game, and then added another on the team's last tally. Only one of the four assists was a primary helper. The 28-year-old more than doubled his point production with the big outing -- he now has seven points, 23 shots on goal and 22 blocked shots through 10 appearances.

Schmidt scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt's goal with a minute left in the third period served as window dressing on an ugly loss. The defenseman has three points, 18 shots on goal and 15 blocked shots through eight games after missing nearly a month with a lower-body injury.

Schmidt scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and added a pair of hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt did a little bit of everything in the contest, with his goal giving the Golden Knights a 3-1 lead just 8:30 into the first period. He has a point in each of his two games since returning from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old is a two-time 30-point earner, and his recent production suggests he has a good chance to reach that mark again if he stays healthy.

Schmidt (lower body) produced an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt had the primary helped on fellow returnee Alex Tuch's goal in the first period. It was just the second game of the year for the defender, who was injured in the season opener. Schmidt has reached the 30-point threshold in each of the last two season, but he'll have an uphill battle after losing nearly a month of action.

Schmidt (lower body) is no longer listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury during Vegas' regular-season opener against the Sharks on Oct. 2, but he finally returned to practice Monday, which was the first indication that he was likely on the verge of rejoining the lineup. The 28-year-old blueliner, who picked up nine goals and 30 points in 61 games with the Golden Knights last campaign, should be back in action Thursday against Montreal.

Schmidt (lower body) joined his team at Monday's practice, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt has been out since Vegas' first contest on Oct. 2. The team doesn't play again until Thursday so the 28-year-old blueliner has a good chance at suiting up. If not, expect Nicolas Hague or Jake Bischoff to be brought back to the NHL level in his place.

Schmidt (lower body) is hoping to return to practice this week, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Golden Knights have only won five of their past 10 games, leaving Vegas fans clamoring for Schmidt's return. A proficient two-way defenseman, Schmidt was injured in the season opener against the Sharks, and he remains on injured reserve for the time being. Fantasy owners have little choice but to ride out his injury, as he's too good to drop in most pools.

Schmidt (lower body) is expected to start skating soon and is considered "a week or two away," Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt was injured on Opening Night and has been on injured reserve ever since. He's expected to be back in the lineup by the end of October, and he'll immediately fill in as a top-four defenseman with power-play upside -- he posted 19 points on the man advantage over the last two seasons.