Stutzle collected three assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 8-7 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up Jake Sanderson in the first period and Thomas Chabot in the second, Stutzle kept the puck in the Los Angeles end with a nifty move that led to Josh Norris' game-winner. Stutzle is off to a flying start to the season with three goals and six points in three games. The third overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft might be ready to regain the form that saw him erupt for a career-high 39 goals and 90 points in 2022-23.

Stutzle scored a goal on two shots and had one hit in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle roofed one over the right shoulder of Sam Montembeault for his third goal in two games. Ottawa's top-line center is looking to rebound from a 2023-24 season when he scored 21 fewer goals than he recorded the previous campaign. The 22-year-old Stutzle's scored on three of his first five shots on goal this season.

Stutzle scored two goals, one on the power play, in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period by snapping a shot through traffic past Sergei Bobrovsky, then sealed the victory with an empty-netter. Stutzle saw his goal total more than cut in half in 2023-24 compared to the season before, falling from 39 tallies to just 18, and his 9.4 percent shooting (down from 17.1 percent) was a big driver in that decline. Lighting the lamp twice on three shots in Ottawa's season opener could be a sign better puck luck is coming Stutzle's way in 2024-25.

Stutzle (upper body) is poised to play in Thursday's Opening Night clash with Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle failed to reach the 20-goal mark last season for the first time in three years but still racked up 70 points, including 20 with the man advantage. The 22-year-old center should be capable of a bounce-back campaign that would put him back over that threshold in addition to approaching the 90 points he put up in 2022-23. Even if the Senators struggle as a team, Stutzle and linemates Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux should put up big numbers.

Stutzle (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's preseason finale against Montreal, per Claire Hanna of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle left Tuesday's exhibition matchup against the Canadiens due to injury, but he practiced Thursday. His absence from Saturday's lineup might be precautionary ahead of Opening Night versus Florida on Thursday. Stutzle collected 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on net and 100 hits across 75 games during the 2023-24 regular season.

Stutzle (upper body) was on the ice for Thursday's practice session and could play either Friday or Saturday against the Red Wings or Canadiens, respectively, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle's return to practice certainly bodes well for the Senators, especially considering Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) were also in attendance. At this point, all signs point to the 22-year-old Stutzle being ready to suit up for Opening Night against the Panthers on Oct. 10. If he can stay healthy this year, the German center should be capable of getting back over the 20-goal threshold after missing that mark last season (18).

Stutzle (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle was on the receiving end of a high hit from Arber Xhekaj, and it was enough to force the Ottawa forward from the contest. It's unclear how severe Stutzle's injury is, which casts doubt on his readiness to play in Friday's preseason game versus the Red Wings.

Stutzle (shoulder) feels good ahead of the 2024-25 season, per Claire Hanna of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle dealt with shoulder and wrist issues during the 2023-24 campaign while supplying 18 goals and 70 points in 75 regular-season contests. If he remains healthy, the 22-year-old forward could return to the 39-goal, 90-point pace he showcased in 2022-23. Stutzle will likely log heavy minutes in the upcoming campaign while skating on the first line and the top power-play unit.

Stutzle said Thursday that he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for a year, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle will need another opinion as he has yet to heal. The talented center missed the last seven games of the season. Stutzle ended up with 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on goal and 100 hits in 75 appearances this season. He regressed from 2022-23, when he managed 39 goals and 90 points in 78 appearances.

Stutzle (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle will end up having missed the last seven games of the campaign. The 22-year-old has not been cleared for contact yet, though he joined the Senators on their last road trip. He concludes a down year with 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on net, 100 hits and a minus-17 rating over 75 appearances. If Stutzle heals up in time, he could still join Germany for the IIHF World Championship.