Ellis crafted two assists Monday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis has three multi-point outings over the last five games, providing an ideal curtain call for fantasy managers vying for a spot in the playoffs. The do-it-all defender started slowly this season and then had to undergo surgery for an upper-body injury, but he should continue to be a useful commodity for the three games remaining on Nashville's regular-season schedule.

Ellis scored twice on five shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis scored the Predators' first and four goals in the contest, but the Panthers rallied from behind in the third period. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to five goals, 15 points, 69 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 31 appearances. He'll continue to work in a top-four role.

Ellis registered two assists, three blocked shots, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis set up goals by Ryan Johansen and Erik Haula in the contest. The 30-year-old Ellis now has 13 points, 63 shots, 51 blocks and a minus-4 rating through 29 appearances. He'll continue to be a part of the Predators' top four, although he's lacking the scoring touch that allowed him to pile up 38 points in only 49 outings last season.

Ellis scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis scored in his second game back from a 20-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old defenseman has immediately returned to a top-four role. He's produced 10 points, 49 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and 13 hits through 23 outings this year. Ellis provides a little grit with a solid scoring touch -- he could help fantasy managers in deeper formats.

Ellis (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis hasn't played since Feb. 28, missing the last 20 games after needing surgery. The 30-year-old blueliner has nine points in 21 games this season. He will likely make his return Saturday against the Lightning.

Ellis (upper body) underwent surgery earlier this month, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly what Ellis's procedure was but it helps explain his lengthy absence. Head coach John Hynes pointed out that the 30-year-old blueliner is skating but isn't close to returning yet. He's missed 11 games and doesn't have a set timetable to return yet.

Ellis (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis was placed on injured reserve as a result. The 30-year-old blueliner is currently second on the team in ice time, averaging 24:39 per contest, and he's recorded nine points and 37 blocked shots through the first 21 games. The four-week timeline would allow Ellis to return March 30 against the Stars.

Ellis collected an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis set up Erik Haula for the Predators' game-tying tally in the third period, but the Red Wings rattled off three straight goals after that. The 30-year-old Ellis has points in four of the last six games, so he's provided a steady flow of offense from the blue line. The Ontario native is up to nine points, 43 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 19 contests.

Ellis registered a power-play goal on three shots and had two blocks Thursday in a 3-2 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis was an absolute workhorse, racking up 28:45 of playing time that was nearly five minutes more than any other Predator. He opened the scoring with 5:02 left in the first period, sliding down into the left circle before blasting a one-timer past Detroit goalie Thomas Greiss. Ellis has picked up the offensive pace as of late, totalling two goals and three assists in his last seven games.

Ellis extended his current point streak to four games with an assist in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Following a rough start to the season with just one helper in his first seven games, Ellis finally seems to be rounding into form. He currently sits second on the team in ice time, averaging 24:48 per game, and continues to skate on the Preds' first defensive pairing opposite Roman Josi, so the opportunities for him to contribute offensively should continue to be plentiful. Start him with confidence.