Stecher scored a goal in a 6-5 win over the Jets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

His goal was clutch -- it tied the game 5-5 in the third period. It was Stecher's second goal of the season and his first point since Dec. 16, a span of eight games. He's not a fantasy guy -- he has just seven points, 21 blocks, 19 shots and 12 hits in 21 games. Stecher's limited ice time will drop when Brandon Carlo (foot) returns to action. Carlo resumed skating last Saturday.

Stecher had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Stecher's first goal of the season. His point shot beat Sergei Bobrovsky through traffic to put the Leafs up 1-0 early in the first period. Stecher now has points in three straight games (one goal, three assists). He's plus-6 in that span, and his ice time Tuesday was a season-high 24:26. Brandon Carlo (lower body) is out for a period of time, so Stecher could see increased ice time as a result. This little run isn't typical, so don't get too excited.

Stecher put up an assist Friday in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

The point was his first in a Leafs uniform (five games) and his first this season (11 games combined). Stecher doesn't really contribute in any other counting category, so he's not a fantasy option.

Stecher was claimed off waivers by Toronto from Edmonton on Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher had no points, eight PIM, three shots, two hits and three blocks in six outings with Edmonton this season before being put on waivers. Stecher might see time on the third pairing in Toronto, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being a frequent healthy scratch.

Stecher was put on waivers by the Oilers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher will be sent to AHL Bakersfield if he passes through waivers. The 31-year-old defenseman has yet to acquire a point in six NHL games this season. He has been a healthy scratch on 13 occasions in 2025-26.

Stecher (undisclosed) has been cleared from his injury and is available to play in Game 4 on Sunday versus the Kings, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Stecher draws in, it'll likely be to replace Ty Emberson on the third pairing. Don't expect to see Stecher get much ice time, as the Oilers will likely continue to lean on their top blueliners throughout the postseason.

Stecher (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup Friday for Game 3 versus the Kings, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher was on the ice for warmups, which indicates he's getting closer to a return, but it doesn't look like it'll happen Friday. The defenseman is set to miss a fifth straight contest, and he's not guaranteed to have a place in the lineup even when he's cleared to play.

Stecher (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday in Game 2 versus the Kings, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher will be out of action for the fourth game in a row. With John Klingberg back from long-term injured reserve, there may not be a place for Stecher in the lineup even when he's healthy, though he could push Ty Emberson for playing time.

Stecher (undisclosed) skated Saturday, but he isn't expected to be ready for Game 1 of Edmonton's first-round series against the Kings on Monday, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher finished the regular season with three goals, seven points, 35 hits and 66 blocks in 66 appearances with Edmonton. When healthy, he'll be in the mix for a spot on the third pairing, possibly at the expense of Josh Brown.

Stecher (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Wednesday in San Jose, per Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.

EDGE Analysis

Stecher will finish the regular season with three goals, seven points, 27 PIM, 35 hits and 66 blocks in 66 appearances. Since Stecher, Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed), John Klingberg (lower body), Darnell Nurse (suspension) and Jake Walman (undisclosed) are all unavailable, Edmonton will dress just five defensemen against the Sharks.