Steel scored a goal and recorded an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Oilers.
Steel secured his third multi-point outing in March on Dallas' first two goals Thursday, including the one he scored 13:09 into the contest. The pair of points brought the 28-year-old forward up to 11 goals, 31 points, 76 shots on net, 70 hits and 25 blocked shots across 65 games this season. He has soared since Jan. 27 with four goals, 12 points, 22 shots on net and 17 hits across his last 13 games. His recent performances make him a virtual lock to play middle-six minutes for the remainder of the season, which is another reason he is a great waiver-wire addition for the time being.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Three points in win
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Steel recorded two goals, an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Flames.
Steel has recorded multi-point performances in back-to-back games for the first time this season. The winger has been outstanding of late and has taken full advantage of the Stars' red-hot play. He has cracked the scoresheet in six of his last nine outings, tallying 10 points (three goals, seven assists). If he remains a productive member in Dallas' top six, he could make for an intriguing pickup option.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Gathers pair of helpers
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Steel notched two assists, four shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.
Steel has three points over three games since play resumed following the Olympic break. The 28-year-old forward continues to fill a versatile role for the Stars, which has included a bit of extra ice time while the team is short-staffed up front. He's up to 26 points, 69 shots on net, 63 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 60 appearances this season.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Finds twine Wednesday
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Steel scored a goal and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Steel stretched the Stars' lead to 3-0 with the middle tally of a three-goal burst in a span of 4:31 early in the second period. The 28-year-old went 13 games without a goal prior to the Olympic break, earning seven assists during that stretch. For the season, he has eight goals, 24 points, 65 shots on net, 59 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 58 appearances. That's in line with his usual full-season production, so it's possible this will be the first year he hits the 30-point mark.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Supplies pair of assists
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Steel notched two assists and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Steel has three helpers over his last two games. The 27-year-old forward has struggled with consistency at times this season, but he remains a versatile part of the Stars' offense. He's at 22 points, 61 shots on net, 55 hits, 23 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 54 appearances. Steel is on track to surpass his career high of 28 points in 65 games from the 2022-23 campaign with the Wild.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Provides two helpers in win
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Steel logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Steel set up Wyatt Johnston's opening goal and helped out on Matt Duchene's empty-netter. With five points over his last three games, Steel is warming up, though he remains more of a versatile depth forward rather than a leader on offense. He's up to seven goals, 19 points, 48 shots on net, 47 hits, 20 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 46 appearances. Steel is on pace to earn his first 30-point campaign.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Two points including game-winner
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Steel scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Capitals.
The 27-year-old center tapped home a slick feed from Thomas Harley early in the second period to give Dallas a 2-0 lead, before setting up a Wyatt Johnston tally midway through the third. It was Steel's first multi-point performance since Nov. 25, and he's picked up his scoring pace a little over the last few weeks, collecting three goals and six points over the last nine games.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Goals in consecutive games
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Steel scored a goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Steel's third-period tally stood as the game-winner. The 27-year-old center has scored in consecutive contests and may be getting back on track on offense, though he'll have to find ways to contribute from the third line. Steel has six goals, 12 points, 40 shots on net, 35 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 37 appearances. Four of his goals have been game-winners, matching his total in that category from the previous three years combined, when he had a total of 25 goals overall.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Lights lamp in win
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Steel scored a goal in Friday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.
Steel ended a six-game point drought with the tally. The 27-year-old's offense has declined lately -- he has just four points over his last 21 appearances. He's at five goals, 11 points, 39 shots, 35 hits, 18 PIM, 16 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 36 outings overall. Steel saw some top-six minutes earlier in the year, but he's currently centering the third line, which will likely keep his offense limited.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Nets go-ahead goal
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Steel scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Steel snapped a five-game point drought with the tally. The 27-year-old has struggled to find consistency on offense, but his all-around play has allowed him to maintain top-six usage. That should continue at least until Matt Duchene (upper body) returns. Steel is at four goals, 10 points, 32 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-3 rating across 29 appearances, putting him on track to challenge his career high of 28 points from the 2022-23 campaign with the Wild.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Earns pair of points in win
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Steel scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Oilers.
Steel snapped a seven-game point drought with his pair of points in the first period. The 27-year-old's ice time has started to recede amid the slump, but he's still featuring in a top-six role for the Stars, where his versatility and compete level have been useful. He's at three goals, nine points, 26 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-4 rating over 23 appearances. At this pace, he could challenge for the first 30-point campaign of his career.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Nets game-winner Saturday
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Steel scored the game-winning goal and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Predators.
Steel scored midway through the third period, and his tally was decisive in this high-scoring contest. The 27-year-old has five points over four games in November, though this was his first goal since Oct. 25 versus the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old is getting premium even-strength usage on a line with Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen for now, and he's worth a look in fantasy as long as that remains true. Steel is at two goals, seven points, 13 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-3 rating across 15 games.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Three helpers against Panthers
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Steel notched three assists, two on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Florida.
The 27-year-old center came into the game with just two points, a goal and an assist, through 11 games, but Steel erupted for his first three-point performance since 2018-19, the season in which he made his NHL debut with the Ducks. He's getting a look on the second line and second power-play unit while Matt Duchene (upper body) and Roope Hintz (undisclosed), and Steel could have some fantasy appeal in the short term while he fills that role.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Scores goal in win
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Steel scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets in Game 6.
Steel's tally at 11:12 of the second period tied the game at 1-1. The fourth-liner was more impactful in the second round than he was versus the Avalanche in the opening round of the playoffs. This was Steel's first goal this postseason, and he's added five assists, including three over six games against the Jets. The center has added six shots on net, 20 hits, eight blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 13 playoff outings.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Chips in two helpers Sunday
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Steel recorded two even-strength assists in Sunday's 5-2 win over Winnipeg in Game 3.
Steel has been a valuable depth contributor in the postseason -- he has five assists over 10 games. That kind of production for a fourth-line player goes a long way for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations, as it allows head coach Pete DeBoer to roll all four lines. Steel has added 16 hits and 12 PIM while managing 13:40 of ice time in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 4 will take place in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Pockets helper in Game 1
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Steel provided an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1.
Steel snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old is filling a bottom-six role this postseason, though he's strong defensively and can earn extra shifts when the Stars need to hold a lead. He's contributed three assists, three shots on net, 14 hits, three blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over eight playoff appearances.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Supplies two assists
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Steel notched two assists and three hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 2.
The Stars leaned on their depth to even the series at one game apiece, and Steel was a big part of it. He set up goals by Thomas Harley and Colin Blackwell, with the latter's tally coming at 17:46 of overtime. This was Steel's first multi-point effort since he had a goal and an assist versus the Kings on Feb. 28. The center racked up 25 points, 89 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-6 rating over 79 regular-season outings while playing primarily on the fourth line.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Records shorthanded helper
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Steel logged a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Utah.
Steel snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on a Brendan Smith tally in the second period. The 27-year-old Steel has held steady in a bottom-six role for the Stars for much of the season. He's now at 24 points in 77 contests, exactly matching his offensive output from 2023-24. Steel has earned two of his points while shorthanded this season, and he's added 88 shots on net, 59 hits, 25 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-4 rating.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Ready to return
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Steel (undisclosed) is good to play Thursday versus Nashville, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Steel missed Monday's 3-1 win over Seattle due to the injury. He has six goals and 23 points in 71 appearances in 2024-25. Steel's return coincides with Jamie Benn (undisclosed) exiting the lineup.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Records helper Saturday
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Steel provided an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
The Stars mixed and matched lines with an 11-forward, seven-defensemen lineup. That led to Steel drawing an assist on Jason Robertson's game-tying goal at 11:50 of the first period. The 27-year-old Steel has three assists over his last six contests and looks to have a fair amount of job security in a fourth-line role -- he's been out of the lineup just twice all season. He's up to 23 points, which is one shy of last year's total, and he's added 83 shots on net, 55 hits and a minus-3 rating across 71 appearances in 2024-25.
