Saad picked up an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Saad has assists in his last three appearances. He set up a Robert Thomas goal in the second period Friday. The uptick in playmaking is encouraging for Saad, though he continues to see middle-six usage at even strength. The winger has 39 points, 126 shots on net and a plus-10 rating in 63 appearances this season.