Dzingel (upper body) was on the ice for morning skate, but he isn't expected to play Tuesday against the Red Wings, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel will miss a second straight game, but his presence on the ice at morning skate suggests he should be ready to rejoin the lineup sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old American will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's clash with the Devils.

Dzingel (upper body) isn't expected to suit up in Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Michael Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, however, it's expected to force Dzingel to miss game time. The 29-year-old has struggled in his past 11 games, going pointless while being demoted to the fourth line. In his stead, Morgan Geekie is expected to make his NHL debut Sunday.

Dzingel recorded his ninth straight game without a point Saturday against the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Signing Dzingel to a two-year, $6.75 million contract looked to be a solid move for the Hurricanes earlier in the season, as the 27-year-old Illinois native had a solid first half with 24 points in his first 40 games. However, it's been all downhill since then with just five points in his last 22 contests. Furthermore, he's been shifted from a top-six role to checking-line status, and he was a healthy scratch twice during the month of February. Bottom line, Dzingel's fantasy stock is falling fast -- feel free to jettison him at this point for a more reliable alternative.

Dzingel posted an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel has assists in three of his last four games. The 27-year-old winger is at 29 points, 89 shots on goal and a plus-5 rating through 53 appearances this season.

Dzingel posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Canucks, but he was able to get on the scoresheet in his return to the lineup. He also led the team with five shots on goal. The 27-year-old has 28 points, 88 shots, and a plus-4 rating in 52 outings this season.

Dzingel recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

While Dzingel was able to halt a five-game pointless streak, he remains goalless in his last nine outings. The Illinois native's slump comes despite logging 1:56 of power-play ice time per game in those contests. It certainly doesn't help that the natural center registered zero shots on goal in four of those nine appearances. Unless he can rediscover his scoring touch, the 27-year-old should be considered a mid-range fantasy option, at best, heading into the back half of the season.

Dzingel produced an assist in Friday's 3-0 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel got the puck to Martin Necas, who did the rest for the Hurricanes' third tally of the game. In 44 games this season, Dzingel has 26 points (eight tallies, 18 helpers), 75 shots on goal, and a plus-5 rating. He's added solid depth scoring on the ice and could help fantasy owners in deeper formats with standard categories.

Dzingel netted a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel's tally at 12:35 of the third period brought the Hurricanes within a goal, but they couldn't even the score. The 27-year-old has 25 points (eight on the power play) through 41 games this year. It's a bit slower than the 56-point pace he maintained between the Senators and Blue Jackets last year, but if he can reach 50, consider it a positive return on investment from the third-line winger.

Dzingel scored an empty-net goal on four shots while adding four hits and two PIM in a 3-1 win over Montreal on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dzingel rounded out the scoring with 54 seconds left and the Hurricanes sitting on a 2-1 lead. It was his seventh goal of the season and first in the last nine games. The first-year Hurricane has 24 points through 40 games with his new club. Dzingel is a two-time 20-goal scorer and is still capable of helping a fantasy team if he runs into a hot streak.

Dzingel notched a pair of assists in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the losing effort, the trio of Dzingel, Erik Haula and Martin Necas was arguably the Canes' most dangerous line of the afternoon, combining for nine points (4G, 5A). Dzingel has been a solid addition to the Canes' roster this season, currently tied with Necas for fifth in team scoring with 21 points in 37 games.