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Stars' Sam Steel: Plucks apple in win
Sam Steel notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.Steel hasn't scored in seven games, but he has three helpers in that span. The 26-year-old center continues to fill a fourth-line role, though he often sees ice time in line with a middle-six assignment, which is likely a product of Mavrik Bourque having his minutes managed. Steel is up to two goals, six helpers, 22 shots on net and 18 hits through 18 outings overall.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Assists in consecutive games
Sam Steel provided an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.Steel set up Mason Marchment's second tally of the game, which stood as the game-winner. The 26-year-old Steel has helpers in back-to-back contests, and he's up to five points through seven outings in November. While he's mostly been confined to a fourth-line role, Steel continues to find ways to chip in. He has seven points, 19 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating over 15 appearances, and he's one of the first in line to move up the lineup when there are injury concerns.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Pair of points in win
Sam Steel scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.Steel opened the scoring at 11:06 of the first period and helped out on Tyler Seguin's tally midway through the second. The 26-year-old Steel filled in on the second line due to Mason Marchment's (undisclosed) absence Thursday. Steel has five points, 16 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances. He may have some streaming appeal in fantasy as long as he's on the second line, though that won't be the case with the Dallas Stars facing the Jets on Saturday.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Slings helper Friday
Sam Steel notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers in Finland.Steel ended a five-game point drought with his helper on Mavrik Bourque's third-period tally. The 26-year-old Steel is up to three points, 12 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-3 rating over nine appearances. He's locked into a fourth-line role, though he occasionally gets more ice time with in-game adjustments.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Available Tuesday
Sam Steel (undisclosed) is good to play Tuesday, per Mike Heika of the Dallas Stars' official site.Steel missed Saturday's 4-1 win over Edmonton due to the injury. He has a goal and two points in five appearances this season. Oskar Back is projected to be a healthy scratch for the first time in 2024-25.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Traveling with club
Sam Steel (undisclosed) will be on the Dallas Stars' two-game road trip, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports Monday.In five games this season, Steel has tallied one goal on five shots, one assist and three hits while averaging 13:28 of ice time. If the Alberta native does suit up against the Sabres on Tuesday or the Bruins on Thursday, it figures to be in a bottom-six role where he will offer minimal offensive upside.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Unavailable Saturday
Sam Steel (undisclosed) isn't expected to play against Edmonton on Saturday, Dallas Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.Steel sustained the injury late in Thursday's game. He has a goal and an assist through five appearances this season. With Steel unavailable, Matej Blumel is set to draw into the lineup after being summoned from AHL Texas on Saturday.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Questionable for Saturday
Sam Steel is questionable for Saturday's game against Edmonton due to an undisclosed injury, Dallas Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.Steel suffered his injury during his final shift against Washington on Thursday, and the Stars will likely wait to see how he feels in the hours leading up to Saturday's matchup before determining his status. If Steel is unable to dress against the Oilers, the Stars will likely call up another skater to provide additional depth.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Opens scoring in win
Sam Steel scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.Steel's tally at 16:17 of the first period held up as the game-winning goal. It was the first goal and second point through three games this season for the 26-year-old center, who has added a plus-1 rating and two shots on net. Steel appears to be a lock for a fourth-line role, but it would likely take injuries higher in the lineup for him to earn more ice time.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Helps out on empty-netter
Sam Steel posted an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.Steel helped out on Tyler Seguin's empty-net goal to seal the win. The 26-year-old Steel occupies a fourth-line role for the Dallas Stars, and he's valued for his on-ice contributions. The center has topped the 20-point mark in four of the last five seasons, but he offers middling production across the board and doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats.