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Canucks' Alexander Edler: Big night in Ottawa

It's been feast or famine for Edler lately, as he has four multi-point performances, but five goose eggs, in his last nine games. The veteran blueliner is putting together a strong campaign with four goals and 19 points through 28 games, and even accounting for the month he missed due to a lower-body injury, Edler's still on pace for his first 40-point season since 2011-12.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Posts two more points

He's not really known for scoring, but Edler has three multi-point games since Dec. 16. Those are his only points in the last two weeks, but he still has two goals and six points in the last six games. Despite missing 16 contests already, Edler is still on track to surpass last season's six goals and 34 points. He has four goals and 16 points in 26 contests this season.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Strong multi-zone effort

Edler did a fine job serving both the Canucks and fantasy owners alike with this impressive two-way performance from the back line. Vancouver probably isn't the first choice for poolies looking for help on the virtual blue line, but Edler's quietly produced three goals and 11 assists to complement 41 hits and 71 blocked shots through 23 games.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Rare multi-point game

Edler registered his first multi-point game since October with his outing. The physical defender now has three goals and nine assists for the year, playing slightly above a half-point-per-game pace this season.

Canucks' Alexander Edler: Delivers assist

Make that points in back-to-back games for Edler, who is now up to 10 in 19 games. He is producing when healthy, notching five power-play points as the anchor on the top unit. The defenseman also carries 26 PIM, 40 shots, 32 hits and 56 blocked shots, giving him plenty of cross-category coverage.