Dobson had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The goal gives him 10 this season -- it's his fourth consecutive campaign with double-digit goals. Dobson has had a down year with just 39 points (68 games) after racking up 70 points in 79 outings in 2023-24. However, this was a down year for every Islander not named Ilya Sorokin (lower body). We fully anticipate a much better 2025-26, and you might be able to draft Dobson a round or two lower next year.

Dobson scored a power-play goal, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Amid a stretch of one assist over five games, Dobson was demoted to the third pairing. It appears head coach Patrick Roy's adjustment worked, as Dobson's offense came to life with a multi-point performance, his fourth in his last 10 contests. The defenseman is up to nine goals, 37 points (11 on the power play), 184 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 55 hits and a minus-15 rating over 64 appearances this season.

Dobson logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson set up Kyle Palmieri's game-tying goal in the first period. This ended a three-game drought for Dobson, though he took a minus rating for the sixth contest in a row, going minus-12 with five helpers in that span. For the season, the 25-year-old blueliner has 35 points, 183 shots on net, 109 blocked shots, 53 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-15 rating over 62 appearances. The Islanders' abysmal power-play conversion rate (12.6 percent) has accounted for much of his drop in offense this season.

Dobson registered two assists, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson logged a pair of secondary assists at even strength in this matchup. It marked his third consecutive multi-point effort -- prior to Saturday, he had only one such performance since the calendar flipped to January, though he missed 11 games due to a lower-body injury in that span. The right-shot blueliner is at eight goals, 26 helpers, 174 shots on net, 109 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 58 appearances in 2024-25.

Dobson provided two assists, tallied four shots on goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson played a large role in building the Islanders' lead by assisting their second and third goals of the game. The 25-year-old blueliner is up to 24 assists, 32 points, 171 shots on net and 108 blocks in 57 appearances this season. The Islanders' top defenseman is on a three-game point streak with two goals and five points in that stretch. Dobson's recent success is a welcomed sight after struggling to get going offensively this season. While he won't reach the 70-point mark that he eclipsed a season ago, Dobson still has a chance to reach the 40-point threshold for the fourth time in his past four seasons. He's currently in a second-line defensive pairing and skating on New York's top power-play unit leaving him with a plethora of opportunities down the stretch in fantasy.

Dobson had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He tied the game 2-2 about five minutes into the third period on a backhand off a rebound. Dobson has three points, including two goals, in his last two games (eight shots). He's had a quiet season with just 30 points (eight goals, 22 assists) in 56 outings after exploding for 70 last year. Dobson may be a wise offseason target in dynasty. His manager may be frustrated and sell him off as a 50-point player. It's worth filing that away for inquiry later.

Dobson scored a goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson scored for the first time in nine games since coming back from a lower-body injury. He has just four points in that span, but he's taken multiple shots on goal in eight straight contests, so the chances are there. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to seven goals, 28 points, 165 shots on net, 98 blocked shots, 50 hits and a minus-5 rating through 55 appearances this season.

Dobson notched two assists (one on the power play), two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson had a hand in goals by Anthony Duclair and Jean-Gabriel Pageau to get the Islanders started on the right foot. With three helpers over his last two contests, Dobson looks to be settling back in after missing a month due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman is at 27 points (eight on the power play), 152 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 51 outings in 2024-25. He should continue to see plenty of playing time in all situations, including top-four minutes at even strength.

Dobson logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson needed four games to get back on the scoresheet following his long-term lower-body injury. The defenseman has gone plus-3 with seven shots on net, five hits and eight blocked shots in that span. The 25-year-old is at 25 points, 150 shots on net, 89 blocked shots, 47 hits and a minus-5 rating through 50 outings in 2024-25 -- between the injury and the drop in offense from last year's career-best 70-point campaign, he's burned many a fantasy manager. Dobson and Tony DeAngelo are set to continue competing for power-play minutes, though the Islanders still rank last in the NHL with just an 11.8 percent conversion rate with the man advantage.

Dobson (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Boston, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson looks set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 20 against the Blue Jackets, a stretch of 11 games on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the 25-year-old blueliner was riding a three-game point streak, so he'll undoubtedly be looking to pick up where he left off. Now that Dobson is back, Scott Perunovich will likely find himself relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.