Vanek scored two goals on eight shots while adding a blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The goals were his first points in five games since the trade that brought him to Columbus. Although both tallies came at even strength, Vanek has been seeing regular shifts on the power play for the Jackets, so he's getting plenty of opportunities to catch fire and help spark the offense. Goals have tended to come in bunches for the journeyman throughout his career, so don't be surprised if he adds to his totals in short order.

Vanek is expected to join the Blue Jackets for practice Wednesday and suit up for Thursday's road game against the Kings, The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was the only one of the Jackets' three deadline-day acquisitions not to be in the lineup Monday, and in his absence the team's power play showed signs of life by scoring twice against the Caps in a 5-1 win. Vanek should still provide the club with an offensive boost down the stretch, and his initial line assignment should become clear Wednesday.

Vanek was acquired from Vancouver in exchange for forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen on Monday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After enjoying something of a revitalization in Vancouver that saw him bag 17 goals and dish out 24 assists in 61 games, Vanek will now join a Columbus team that's currently occupying the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference. In Vanek, the Jackets are getting an offensively gifted wing who has the potential to improve the team's 30th-ranked power-play unit, which is converting just 14.6 percent of its opportunities. Look for Vanek to slide into Columbus' top-six forward group upon joining up with his teammates.

Vanek (not injury related) won't play against the Coyotes on Sunday with the trade deadline approaching, Dan Murhpy of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old winger will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, but he has proven to have plenty of gas in the tank with 17 goals and 41 points through 61 games this season. There's no reason for the Canucks to risk injuring their best trade bait ahead of the deadline, especially since they're set for another postseason on the outside looking in. Nic Dowd will be inserted in the lineup to replace Vanek.

Vanek put six shots on net and scored one goal during a 6-0 victory over Dallas on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The tally brought Vanek up to 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games, but a lot of the total is due to multi-point outbursts, as he's had six on the season -- including one five point, and one four point outing. Regardless, the 34-year-old has certainly been enjoying his first season in Vancouver, as he's been skating mainly with the Sedin twins, and could crack the 50-point plateau for the first time since 2014-15. With stellar linemates and his 2:07 of power-play time per game, there's no reason he can't keep up his current pace, but the tallies could come through inconsistent outbursts.

Vanek deposited one goal and two assists -- including a man-advantage helper -- Tuesday night, helping the Canucks stun the visiting Kings, 6-2.

EDGE Analysis

The Austrian has recorded three-plus points in three games this season, and it's explosive performances like those that make him a nice tournament play in DFS settings. Vanek's a perennial power-play contributor, but his ice time has been wildly sporadic from one game to the next. Take what you can get from the enigmatic winger knowing that he's capable of going off on any given night.

Vanek recorded two assists and four shots through 13:39 of ice time (1:38 on the power play) during Friday's 5-2 win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger is having a sneaky-good campaign with 12 goals and 19 assists through 44 contests. His current pace has him on pace to post his best offensive campaign since suiting up for three different teams during the 2013-14 season. Just note that Vanek's minus-14 rating is a crippling mark, and he's likely to continue to struggle with scoring peaks and valleys in the second half.

Vanek exploded for five points (two goals, three assists) and a plus-5 rating in a 5-2 home win over the Blackhawks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This was quite the showing from Vanek, who terrorized the Blackhawks with his 5-on-5 play. In fact, not one of his offensive exploits took place with the man advantage. The Austrian rewarded fantasy owners who saw him record a Dec. 19 hat trick and felt that he could be onto something in the attacking zone. Vanek is streakier than a poorly washed window, though he's prone to explosive performances like this one, often making him a nice tournament play in DFS settings.

Vanek recorded his 10th career NHL hat trick and added a helper in Tuesday's loss to Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

After being held off the scoresheet in six consecutive contests, Vanek came through with a monstrous showing against the Habs. He tallied one of the goals with the man advantage and now has 11 power-play points this season. Currently skating with the Sedin twins, Vanek has been a reliable fantasy asset since arriving in Vancouver, managing 10 goals and 22 points in 35 games. He's definitely worth owning in most deep leagues right now due to his power-play production and offensive talent.

Vanek had a pair of assists in a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

No goals have come for Vanek in his past five games, but he's scored in all of them, notching six points during the streak. This was also his first game during the streak where he finished positive in plus-minus (plus-1), a nice bonus for his owners who are enjoying watching him pile up the apples.