Back scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars played pinball on their second goal, and Back had the last touch before it went in. This was his second tally of the season, ending a 22-game goal drought in which he managed six assists and 13 shots on net. The 24-year-old forward has held onto a fourth-line role for much of the campaign. He doesn't offer much scoring upside with 10 points and 20 shots on net over 33 appearances.

Back signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract extension with Dallas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Back has a goal and nine assists across 31 games this season, his first in the NHL. The 24-year-old is seeing fourth-line duty this season, averaging 11:17 of ice time per game.

Back notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Back has five helpers over his last eight contests. The 24-year-old remains firmly in a fourth-line role, but the increased offense suggests he's getting a little more comfortable in the middle of his first NHL campaign. Back is up to nine points, 17 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 28 outings overall. Despite his increased offense, he's not a player most fantasy managers will need to rely on.

Back notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Back has four helpers over his last six contests. It's one of his best runs so far, but the 24-year-old forward remains in a fourth-line role and isn't expected to be a big contributor on offense. He's at eight points, 16 shots on goal, 12 hits and a plus-4 rating through 26 appearances.

Back notched two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Back has contributed three helpers over his last two games. He assisted on goals by Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley in this contest. This isn't likely to be a sustained improvement on offense for Back, who is stuck in a fourth-line role. He has seven points, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-5 rating over 22 appearances, though he hasn't sat out since Nov. 11 and likely won't do so since Tyler Seguin's (hip) long-term absence means the Stars are unlikely to carry any spare forwards until he moves from regular to long-term injured reserve officially.

Back notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Back snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up Mavrik Bourque's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Back has been in the lineup most of the season, but he's a fixture on the fourth line when he plays. He's contributed just one goal, four assists, 14 shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 21 appearances.

Back logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Back has three points over his last four games. The 24-year-old has received a steady run of playing time in a stretch where Colin Blackwell and Mavrik Bourque have been healthy scratches. Back is likely to peak at the fourth line. He has four points, 10 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season.

Back recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Back didn't play in either of the Stars' previous two contests and had suited up in just three of the team's last eight games. However, he made his presence felt in this game with arguably the best outing of his entire NHL career. The 24-year-old center doesn't have a secure spot in the lineup and doesn't produce consistently enough to warrant roster consideration in most formats, but there's no question he turned more than a few heads with his play Thursday.

Back tallied a short-handed assist while logging 9:02 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Back's helper was his first career NHL point and comes in his fifth NHL game after signing a one-year contract with Dallas in June. The third-round pick from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft could be returning to the minors before too long with Tyler Seguin (lower body) nearing a return.

Back signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Back collected seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward doesn't have any NHL experience yet. Back will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.