Dobson delivered two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

After the Islanders headed into the first intermission down 1-0, Dobson sparked a comeback by setting up Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson for tallies early in the second. The young blueliner looks ready to build on last season's breakout, and through 11 games Dobson has three goals and eight points.

Dobson connects on a kick-starter goal during a 5-4 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Trailing 3-0 midway through the second period Saturday, Dobson sparked a rally with his third goal of the season. The Islanders scored five straight to earn the win. It was the first goal in six games for the 22-year-old blueliner. Dobson, who accumulated a plus-5 rating over his past two games, added five shots in 19:42 of ice time against the Avalanche.

Dobson posted a power-play assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson's effort Sunday be considered a mixed bag, as he avoided seeing his pointless run reach three games. He also took a minus rating for the third time in six contests to begin the year. The 22-year-old defenseman has two goals and three helpers, including one of each on the power play. He's added 16 shots on net, eight blocked shots, five hits and a minus-3 rating. He broke out with 51 points in 80 outings last season, and he remains the Islanders' best blueliner from a scoring standpoint.

Dobson recorded the slow-starting Islanders' first shot on goal with under three minutes remaining in the first period of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson, who produced four points during his first three games this season, endured a tough time trying to generate offense Thursday. The 22-year-old defenseman was credited with two assists during his last outing against the Sharks on Tuesday but struggled to generate momentum against the pressing Devils. Dobson led the blueliners with two shots, adding three blocks.

Dobson scored the Islanders' lone goal during a 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson is developing into a premier blueliner. The 2018 first-round draft choice briefly tied Thursday's season opener with a third-period, power-play goal. It came off a rising wrist shot. Dobson broke out with career highs in goals (13) and points (51) last season. He also added 22 power-play points and 190 shots on goal. If available, the 22-year-old defenseman could provide fantasy managers with quality defensive depth.

Dobson agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million contract with the Islanders on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson is coming off a solid 2021-22 campaign that saw him set new personal bests in games played (80), goals (13) and assists (38). In addition, the 22-year-old defender recorded 22 of his 51 points with the man advantage. Looking ahead to this upcoming season, Dobson should continue to take on more responsibility on the power play and should be capable of once again reaching the 50-point threshold, making him a top-end fantasy target.

Dobson proved well worth the 12th pick in the 2018 NHL Draft with 13 goals and 51 assists in 80 games for the Islanders this season.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson is the best offensive defenseman for the Islanders, and there isn't a close second. General manager Lou Lamoriello has stated that finding another defender with offensive gifts is a priority this offseason. A skeptic might tell you that the Islanders did have Devon Toews and, to a lesser extent Nick Leddy before trading each of the past two offseasons. Dobson will have to play with a different defense partner as neither Zdeno Chara nor Andy Greene may be back with the Isles next season.

Dobson recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-1 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson assisted on a pair of power-play goals in the first period en route to a comfortable 5-1 victory. The 22-year-old defenseman has been productive of late, recording seven points in his last six games. Dobson now has 13 goals and 37 assists through 79 games this season in addition to 78 hits and 152 blocked shots. He's been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing Islanders' season.

Dobson scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old blueliner was already having a breakout campaign, but Dobson seems to have found another gear lately. Over the last seven games, he's piled up two goals and seven points, pushing his totals on the season to 12 goals and 47 points through 76 contests.

Dobson had two assists -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Dobson's production came in the third period after the game was well in hand for the Rangers, but the assists count just the same for fantasy purposes. He's up to 45 points over 75 games in what has been a breakout season for the 22-year-old defenseman.