Aho notched a hat trick in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Predators, giving him five goals in his last two games.

EDGE Analysis

It was an impressive performance by the 21-year-old Finn, as he connected for an even-strength goal in the first period, a power-play marker in the second and an empty-netter in the third to clinch the win. It was Aho's fourth multi-point game of the season, allowing him to reach the 50-point plateau after just 45 games. Needless to say, Aho is white hot at the moment and fantasy owners everywhere should be taking full advantage.

Aho picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

That's three straight multi-point efforts to begin 2019 for Aho, who now has 16 goals and 45 points through 41 games. The 21-year-old's continuing emergence as an elite point producer has helped the 'Canes win four straight games heading into Tuesday's road tilt with the Islanders -- the team directly ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings.

Aho scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old has kicked off the new year with back-to-back two-point performances, a step up from the 13 points (eight goals, five assists) he scored through 13 games in December. Aho now has an impressive 16 goals and 43 points, leading the Hurricanes in both categories, in 40 games.

Aho scored two goals and two assists in Sunday's 5-3 win over Boston. He also posted seven shots on goal and a plus-4 rating.

EDGE Analysis

Of Aho's four points, one goal and one assist came while shorthanded. The 21-year-old has two four-point performances in his last five games, giving him 14 goals and 38 points on the year. For now, he's on pace to mow over last season's total of 65 points.

Aho notched his ninth goal of the season -- his third point in as many games -- during Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Now with 29 points in 30 contests, Aho remains on pace for an 80-point campaign, well ahead of the 65 points he posted last season. Coming into the season, there was some concern that the 21-year-old Finn's point production might suffer given his switch from left wing to center, but those fears can now officially be laid to rest. Aho remains arguably the sole bright light on an otherwise dismal Carolina team.

Aho is expected to shift back to the center position with Jordan Staal (upper body) likely unavailable for Friday's road game against the Ducks, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aho reportedly centered Jordan Martinook and Teuvo Teravainen during Thursday's practice, and that is presumably how the top line would shake out in the next game if Staal does, in fact, miss out. Either way, as long as Aho is healthy, the Finn should continue rolling around at about a point-per-game pace. He has seven goals and 19 assists over 27 contests this season.

Aho registered a power-play assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Panthers, hit eighth point in the past seven contests.

EDGE Analysis

The helper gives the 21-year-old Finn a team-leading 25 points in 22 contests, putting him in the same company as Patrick Kane, Nicklas Backstrom and Blake Wheeler. Aho may not get the same kind of press as other higher-profile players such as these, but make no mistate -- he's one of the elite scorers in the NHL and deserves to be in your fantasy lineup every night.

Aho (undisclosed) will look to extend his point streak to four games Saturday against Columbus, NHL.com's Kurt Dusterberg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aho wore a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's practice due to general soreness, but he was never in danger of missing Saturday's contest. The 21-year-old winger has been exceptional this season, racking up five goals and 22 points in 18 appearances. He'll slide into his usual role skating on the Hurricanes' second line and top power-play unit against the Blue Jackets.

Aho (undisclosed) is dealing with soreness, according to Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, who apparently made the winger throw on a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice as a result of being sore, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fans of the Hurricanes and fantasy owners alike can exhale since it doesn't seem like Aho is injured. Since the 21-year-old is one of the league's brightest stars and has 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) through 18 games this season, it's understandable that the coach would take all the necessary precautions to ensure Aho stays healthy. Still, we'll leave the day-to-day tag up there until the Hurricanes confirm that the Finn will be fit to play in Saturday's home game against the Blue Jackets.

Aho was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice, Mike Maniscalco, pre-game and web host of the Hurricanes, reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as a surprise, as Aho was the overtime winner and logged two points, three hits and five shots on goal for a busy outing against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, but Maniscalco writes that a more detailed update should surface after Carolina's practice.