Schmidt is averaging just under 25 minutes of ice time per game, including 2:40 on the power play, during his team's historic playoff run.

EDGE Analysis

The Golden Knight are just one game away from making a Stanley Cup appearance in their first ever NHL season, and Nate Schmidt is a huge reason why. His 24:56 of ice time during the playoffs is up from his 22:14 average during the regular season, and he's seeing nearly a full minute more per game during the man advantage. The 26-year-old blueliner has a pair of goals and six points during the playoffs and he should maintain his spot on the top defensive pair from here on out.

Schmidt registered a second-period goal Sunday in a series win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt's wrist shot sailed just beneath the crossbar, and both teams continued to play all the way into the Golden Knights' zone before the officials took a closer look and deemed it a good goal to the dismay of the home crowd. The 26-year-old defenseman cracked the scoresheet in just two of six games against the Sharks, but he'll have a chance to build off his Game 6 success with Vegas taking care of its second-ever playoff opponent Sunday.

Schmidt picked up two assists, one on the power play, while adding two shots, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

The former Capital now has five goals and 34 points in 68 games on the season with a plus-20 rating, supplying steady production as part of a deep Golden Knights' blue line. Schmidt still has a chance at his first career 40-point season if he can stay hot down the stretch.

Schmidt (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Sabres, Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt joined the team in Buffalo on Friday after skipping the team's trip to Detroit for Thursday's matchup with the Red Wings and will draw back into the pairings after a four-game absence. The 26-year-old blueliner has had a breakout season with the Golden Knights in 2017, recording a career-high 30 points (five goals-25 assists) through 63 contests. He saw heavy involvement in the power play in the two games prior to his injury and should return to the unit, in addition to the lineup, now that he's healthy.

Schmidt (undisclosed) will join his teammates in Buffalo on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt can safely be ruled out against the Red Wings on Thursday, but his presence in Buffalo suggests he could retake the ice for Saturday's matchup. The 26-year-old blueliner has seen a significant role increase and a breakout season with Vegas this season, posting 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) and a plus-21 rating over 63 games. He should retake his spot among the lines and the power play when healthy enough to give it a go.

Schmidt (undisclosed) will be sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt is shattering previous career highs this season by racking up 30 points through 63 games and adding the first power-play points (eight) of his career. There won't be a rush to return Schmidt to the lineup as the Golden Knights have a comfortable place in the playoff picture, but fantasy owners should be eager to get their value blueliner back.

Schmidt (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Devils, Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt didn't fly to New Jersey with the squad to begin the five-game road trip that concludes Mar. 12 in Philly. This will be the second straight game he misses, and the 26-year-old blueliner has five goals and 30 points through 63 games this season. Brad Hunt is expected to continue to fill in his place.

Schmidt (undisclosed) will not be in action against the Senators on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt will miss his first game of the 2-17-18 campaign, ending a potential ironman streak for the defenseman. The blueliner has already set career highs in goals (five), assists (25) and shots (88) likely due to the fact that he is averaging 22:13 of ice time -- roughly three and a half minutes higher than any other season in his career. Brad Hunt will slot into the lineup in Schmidt's stead.

Schmidt is listed day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The Knights didn't disclose the nature of Schmidt's injury, but he looks to be in danger of missing Friday's contest. The 26-year-old break-out blueliner has racked up an impressive 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) over 63 games this season thanks to a boost in ice time and his inclusion on the power play. His absence Friday would force Vegas to shuffle the pairings and first power-play unit, but official word on his status likely won't drop until game day.

Schmidt scored a goal and a power-play assist while adding three shots, two PIM, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old has been coming on strong in February, collecting points in three straight games and seven of the last eight. Schmidt already has new career highs with five goals and 29 points in 58 games on the season, and while he isn't yet seeing consistent time with the man advantage, the potency of the Vegas offense around him should allow Schmidt to remain productive down the stretch.