Engstrom notched an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars.

Engstrom stepped in for Mike Matheson (lower body), who was sidelined Thursday. The helper was Engstrom's first point across seven outings. He'll have steady playing time as long as Matheson is out, though Engstrom's part-time usage early in the season could eventually see him get sent to AHL Laval for more consistent ice time. He's earned five shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across seven appearances so far.