Dobson recorded a power-play assist, blocked four shots, levied two hits and fired two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson set up the first of Oliver Wahlstrom's power-play tallies in the contest. Through 17 games, Dobson has just five helpers, but two of them have come with the man advantage. The 21-year-old defenseman has added 31 shots on net, 40 blocks, 26 hits and an even plus-minus rating while taking on a top-four role for the first time in his career.

Dobson (lower body) skated Friday and is expected to play in the evening against Pittsburgh, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson missed Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, but he's slated to return after a one-game absence. The depleted Islanders could use all the help they can get as they look to snap a seven-game losing streak and pick up their first win at UBS Arena. Dobson's return will likely bump either Paul LaDue or Grant Hutton from the lineup.

Dobson (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers and is considered day-to-day, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a tough loss for the Islanders, who are already stretched thin due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Dobson has four assists in 14 contests this year, but it's unclear how long he'll be out. Paul LaDue enters the lineup to replace him.

Dobson has three points, all assists, and a rating of plus-2 in 10 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders are still waiting for consistent offense from Dobson as the young defender only has four goals and 20 assists in 90 career NHL games. For most of this season, Dobson has been paired with Andy Greene as the third pairing for the Islanders but has also seen time on the top power-play unit. Coach Barry Trotz though, may make a move on that power play should Dobson not up his production in the near future.

Dobson recorded a power-play assist, four shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson earned the secondary helper on Brock Nelson's tally late in the second period. The 21-year-old Dobson is up to three assists in five games, and his helper Saturday was his first on the power play. The 12th overall pick from 2018 has added 13 blocked shots, nine hits and a plus-3 rating. If he can keep the scoring pace up, he's got potential as a breakout candidate in fantasy, even though he remains limited to a third-pairing role.

Dobson is slated to start the season being paired with Zdeno Chara, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last season the Islanders had Dobson paired with Andy Greene. This season Greene looks to start with Scott Mayfield leaving Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock as the final pairing. The Islanders are a team that plays from the goaltender on out. Coach Barry Trotz and his defensive system may be the number one reason the Islanders have become as good a team as they are. Dobson has the most offensive skill of the defensemen, but Trotz still insists on having him paired with a defensive first defenseman. That defender will be Chara to start the season.

Dobson had a pair of power-play assists in Monday's 5-4 win over the Bruins in Game 5 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old blueliner figured in on tallies by Mathew Barzal in the first period and Jordan Eberle in the second, helping anchor a New York power play that hit paydirt on each of its first three tries. Dobson has registered six assists in 11 postseason games, with four of them coming in this series.

Dobson produced an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson had the secondary assist on Mathew Barzal's game-winning goal in the third period. The 21-year-old Dobson has been used sparingly, especially at even strength, but he's picked up four assists, 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 10 playoff games. He's locked in as a third-pairing defenseman with first-unit power-play time.

Dobson recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson's shot attempt was tipped in by Anthony Beauvillier at 11:48 of the first period. Through seven playoff games, Dobson has three helpers, two of which have come with the man advantage. He's likely to see only sheltered minutes at even strength, but head coach Barry Trotz has also deployed him with the top power-play unit. That should give the 21-year-old blueliner more chances to get involved on offense.

Dobson had two assists and a minus-3 rating in Round 1 against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Defensemen can develop slowly, but the Islanders still had to be hoping for more than the three goals and 11 assists in 46 games that Dobson had this season. He'll look to produce more often in the second round against Boston, starting Saturday.