Acton has three goals and two assists in 33 career NHL games. He had his highest offensive output of his pro career in 2013-14 when he scored 12 goals and 11 assists (23 points) in 47 games with Oklahoma City (AHL).

Acton has 12 goals on 10 assists (22 points) and 44 games with the Barons this season. In 23 games with the Oilers he has two goals and one assist.

Acton failed to record a point and was a minus-3 in seven games during his most recent call-up. After making the team out of training camp he appears to have fallen out of favour after posting just two goals and one assist in 23 games.