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Kyrou scored his 21st goal of the campaign Thursday in a 4-2 loss to Las Vegas.

Kyrou picked up a drop pass from Dylan Holloway and ripped one past Ilya Samsonov from the right circle to cut Vegas' lead to 2-1 at 10:22 of the opening frame. Kyrou has two goals and two helpers over his last four games, and he's contributed 10 points (five goals, five assists) in as many games in the new year. The right-shot winger is at 21 goals, 42 points and a plus-12 rating while occupying his usual top-line role in addition to a spot on the top power-play unit.

Thomas found the back of the net on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Thomas cut Vegas' lead to 3-2 late in the third period, but the Blues weren't able to pull off the comeback in the home-and-home set with Vegas. The 25-year-old's tally was his first in six games. The Ontario native is up to 12 goals, 24 helpers and a plus-3 rating through 37 appearances this season. He's producing at just under a point-per-game pace, but he only has one power-play goal in 2024-25 -- he had eight over 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

Eichel registered a power-play helper and went plus-2 Thursday in a 4-2 win over St. Louis.

Eichel extended his point streak to four games with the helper -- he's notched a goal and four assists during that span. The star center has racked up two goals, 11 points and a plus-5 rating while only being held off the scoresheet on two occasions through 11 outings in January. Eichel is showcasing his elite playmaking ability in 2024-25, having recorded at least nine helpers through each of the first four months of the season. He's just seven assists away from equalling his career high (54) set in 2018-19 with Buffalo.

Hertl scored an empty-net goal on a team-high six shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over St. Louis.

Hertl sealed the win for his club with an insurance tally late in the final frame. The left-shot center extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, and he's riding a seven-game point streak consisting of six markers and five assists. Hertl is one point away from matching the 38 he produced over 54 regular-season games split between San Jose and Vegas in 2023-24. The 31-year-old has provided 17 goals, 37 points, 14 PIM, 117 shots on goal, 60 hits and a minus-9 rating through 48 appearances in 2024-25.

Dorofeyev scored a power-play goal on five shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over St. Louis.

Dorofeyev's 21st goal of the campaign gave the Golden Knights a 3-1 lead at 6:30 of the second period. The 24-year-old has only been held off the scoresheet on one occasion over his last six outings, producing seven goals and three helpers during that stretch. Dorofeyev's lethal shot has been a nice addition to Vegas' fourth-ranked power play in the NHL -- he's tied for the team lead in goals on the man advantage (nine) with Tomas Hertl. Overall, Dorofeyev is at 10 helpers and 31 points through 48 appearances this season.

Graf was loaned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Graf has two assists in 10 NHL games this season. He was a healthy scratch Thursday as Walker Duehr played his first game with the Sharks after being claimed off waivers Wednesday. Graf had six goals and 20 assists in 29 AHL games before his recall.

Lambert was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Friday.

Lambert has played four games at the NHL level this season, but has yet to garner a point. The 21-year-old had three goals and 13 assists over 29 AHL games before his recall. The Jets had only 12 healthy forwards before Lambert's recall, and he could be a healthy scratch Friday versus Utah.

Dvorak had an assist and one shot on net in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Dvorak was part of a flurry of sticks and bodies in front of Cam Talbot that eventually led to Kirby Dach's wraparound goal early in the second period. It was the third point in the last three games for Dvorak, who had a two-point night in a win over the Rangers on Sunday. The third-line center isn't known as a prolific offensive force, but Dvorak was recently added to one of the power-play units and has averaged 1:58 of ice time per game while Montreal has been up a skater over his last six appearances.

Smith posted an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Smith has a goal and four helpers over his last six outings. The 19-year-old forward was on the top line at even strength Thursday for the fourth straight game, which likely explains his improved production. He's now at seven goals, 12 assists, 59 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 43 appearances.

Wennberg recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Wennberg set up a Henry Thrun tally in the second period. After a two-game stint on the wing, Wennberg was back at center on the third line, which corresponded with Tyler Toffoli's return from a lower-body injury. Wennberg has gone 17 games without a goal, but he has seven assists in that span, including three helpers over his last six outings. The center is at 23 points, 58 shots, 49 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 50 appearances this season.