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Faksa recorded an assist and two hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Faksa set up an Alexandre Texier goal late in the first period as the Blues' fourth line struck first. With three points over 11 outings since returning from a leg injury, Faksa hasn't done much on offense while filling a bottom-six role. He's up to 10 points, 37 shots on net, 73 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 contests overall. His offense is likely too low to help most fantasy managers.

Thomas logged an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Thomas was a game-time decision due to an illness. He logged 19:59 in the contest in his usual top-line role and snapped a three-game point drought when he set up Jordan Kyrou's tiebreaking goal in the third period. Thomas is up to 12 goals, 25 helpers, 95 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 41 appearances this season. He's taken multiple shots on net in 13 of his last 15 contests and is on track to average more than two shots per game for the second year in a row, though playmaking remains his top attribute.

Texier scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Texier had been held off the scoresheet over his previous three games and scratched eight times in January. The 25-year-old's lengthy stint in the press box ended Friday against the Avalanche when he got a look in the top six, but he was back on the fourth line Sunday. He's at four goals, nine points, 42 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 26 appearances. Texier's inconsistent role and production make him a poor option for most fantasy managers.

Kyrou scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 2-1 win over Utah.

Kyrou had gone three games without a point, though the Blues were shut out in two of them. That was his longest drought since the end of October. The 26-year-old winger has been mostly consistent in 2024-25, racking up 22 goals, 43 points, 152 shots on net, 29 hits and a plus-12 rating over 53 appearances in a top-six role.

Gregor (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Head coach Travis Green said Wednesday that Gregor would be expected to return to the lineup in a week and a half, so Gregor's current LTIR designation shouldn't affect his recovery timeline. The 26-year-old forward hasn't suited up since Jan. 9 versus Buffalo.

Johnson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Johnson has three goals and five assists during his seven-game point streak. The 22-year-old forward was streaky in December, but he's gotten back to consistency in recent weeks -- he hasn't gone more than two games without a point since Jan. 4. Johnson's up to 15 goals, 19 helpers, 74 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 39 outings this season.

Sillinger scored a goal in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Sillinger has two goals, one assist and two shots on net over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old center is up to nine tallies, 26 points, 108 shots on net, 58 hits and a minus-14 rating over 48 appearances. He doesn't have a track record of maintaining offense over long stretches -- his current three-game point streak is his longest of the season -- but he's worth a look in fantasy while filling a second-line role.

Fantilli scored a goal on six shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Fantilli has five goals and three assists over his last six outings. The 20-year-old gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead in the second period. For the season, he's up to 16 goals, 31 points, 117 shots on net, 67 hits, 39 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 53 appearances. All of those marks are improvements on his performance from a 49-game rookie season in 2023-24, and his play has taken a significant step forward over the last month or so.

Bourque logged an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Bourque helped out on Mason Marchment's first-period tally. Bourque was still listed on the second line, even with Marchment back from injury and Mikael Granlund brought in via trade, though the 23-year-old was limited to 12:18 of ice time Sunday. He's been moderately steady on offense with seven points over his last 14 outings, but it's expected his power-play time will be reduced. Bourque has 14 points, 52 shots on net, 27 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 47 contests. He struggled in a smaller role early in the season, and he could be scratched if his performance slips again.

Granlund logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Granlund was traded from the Sharks on Saturday, and it didn't take him long to get on the scoresheet for his new team. He set up Logan Stankoven's second-period tally. The 32-year-old Granlund saw massive minutes in San Jose this season, so his ice time is virtually guaranteed to be much lower in Dallas given the depth and balance of the team's forward group. Granlund centered Jamie Benn and Evgenii Dadonov on the third line Sunday but had 16:40 of ice time, third-most among Stars forwards. Granlund is at 46 points, 128 shots on net, 39 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 53 appearances this season. His versatility will allow him to maintain some interest in fantasy, and if the Stars shuffle their lineup, he stands to have a chance at top-six minutes either at center or on the wing.