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Canucks' Alexander Edler: Posts heavy stat line

Edler made a wide range of contributions sure to please his fantasy owners in the contest. For the season, Edler has 29 points in 49 games, adding 113 hits and 147 blocks. He has 14 points with the man advantage as well. Recently, Edler has bagged a goal and five assists in his last three appearances.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Three apples in win

Edler also went plus-3 and added two hits, two shots and two blocked shots. The 32-year-old defender has been money in March, with three goals and five helpers in his last nine games. He's also added 28 hits and 30 blocks in that span. For the season, he has 28 points in 48 games, a 0.58 points-per-game pace. It's Edler's best since he scored at a 0.6 points-per-game clip in 2011-12.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Gathers pair of points

Edler buried a pass from Bo Horvat to get the Canucks on the board in the second period, and then set up Horvat for the game-winner 16 seconds into overtime. Edler has 25 points in 47 games in a campaign shortened by injury. He also blocked three shots Monday, giving him 142 for the season, to go with 108 hits and 104 shots on goal. Edler's contributions across categories can make him valuable in many formats as a fourth or fifth fantasy defenseman.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Plays role of OT hero

It was Edler's sixth time finding the back of the net this season. He received a stretch pass in the game's extra frame and then beat Frederik Andersen for his first point since Jan. 18. The Swedish blueliner is up to 21 points in 41 appearances this season.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Logging critical ice time

Edler's return from his concussion is important for the Canucks' defense, as they've heavily relied on youngsters Troy Stecher and Ben Hutton, especially with he and Chris Tanev out recently. At 20 points, he's going to fall short of last year's production after missing so much time. But he's still logging over 3:00 per game on the power play, providing some opportunities to add to the ledger.