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  • Ducks' Ryan Poehling: One of each Sunday

    Poehling scored an empty-net goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

    Poehling set up Chris Kreider's goal in the first period and then deposited an empty-netter in the third. The latter ended up being a critical insurance goal, as Tomas Hertl brought Vegas back within one in the final minute of the game. Poehling has done well in a larger role lately, earning two goals and four assists over his last seven appearances. For the season, the 27-year-old center is at six goals, 23 points, a plus-10 rating, 51 shots on net and 57 blocked shots through 49 outings.

  • Bruins' Michael Eyssimont: Records helper

    Eyssimont notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning in the Stadium Series.

    Eyssimont has played in three straight games since injuries to Elias Lindholm (upper body) and Pavel Zacha (upper body) have opened spots in the Bruins' lineup. The 29-year-old Eyssimont is confined to fourth-line duties currently, but he was able to snap a 10-game point drought when he set up Alex Steeves in the first period of Sunday's outdoor contest. For the season, Eyssimont has earned 15 points in 43 appearances, one shy of matching his total from 77 regular-season outings between the Lightning and the Kraken last year. He's added 82 shots on net, 33 hits, 25 PIM and a minus-5 rating.

  • Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Gets first goal of season

    Poitras scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning in the Stadium Series.

    Poitras has centered the third line over the last two games as the Bruins deal with an injury crisis down the middle. Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha were both sidelined by upper-body injuries for the Stadium Series, giving Poitras a chance in a third-line role. He's contributed seven shots on net, two PIM, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over two NHL outings this season, and he had 24 points in 39 games with AHL Providence prior to his call-up Thursday.

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    Bruins' Alex Steeves: Pots goal in Stadium Series game

    Steeves scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning in the Stadium Series.

    Steeves had been scratched for the previous two games, but he replaced Pavel Zacha (upper body) for the Stadium Series contest. The goal snapped a 15-game goal drought, and he had gone eight outings without a point entering Sunday. Steeves saw some top-six usage earlier in the season, but until his offense improves, he looks to be firmly in a bottom-six role. The 26-year-old is at nine goals, 15 points, 46 shots on net, 123 hits, 32 PIM, 25 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 37 appearances.

  • Bruins' Morgan Geekie: Earns three points in outdoor loss

    Geekie scored twice on three shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning in the Stadium Series.

    Geekie did his part in the game, but the Bruins collapsed by blowing a four-goal lead in regulation before taking the shootout loss. This performance extended Geekie's point streak to seven games, a span in which he has seven goals and four assists. The 27-year-old is up to 32 goals, 21 helpers, 19 power-play points, 127 shots on net, 87 hits and a plus-1 rating over 55 contests this season. He's one goal shy of matching his career-high total from 77 outings in 2024-25.

  • Lightning's Jake Guentzel: Produces pair of assists

    Guentzel logged two power-play assists, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series.

    Guentzel logged his fourth multi-point effort in his last seven games. He has four goals and six helpers in that span. The star winger is up to 57 points (21 on the power play), 140 shots on net, 22 hits, 30 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 53 appearances. Guentzel remains steady in a top-six role, having gone no more than two games without a point all season.

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    Lightning's Nick Paul: Strikes on power play

    Paul scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series.

    Paul brought the Lightning within a goal, capitalizing on a parade to the penalty box for the Bruins late in the second period. This goal ended a nine-game point drought for Paul, who has been dropped to a bottom-six role recently. The 30-year-old forward has struggled after consecutive 40-point campaigns, earning a mere six goals, 12 points, 48 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-10 rating over 34 appearances this season. He doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats unless he makes a dramatic improvement on offense.

  • Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Injured in outdoor game

    Cirelli (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Stadium Series game versus Boston.

    Cirelli was injured after taking a hit from Mark Kastelic at center ice during the opening frame. The Lightning rolled out seven defensemen for Sunday's matchup, so they are currently down to 10 forwards against the Bruins. Tampa Bay has two more games remaining before the Olympic break. Cirelli can be considered day-to-day for now.

  • Ducks' Mason McTavish: Back in action

    McTavish (upper body) is suiting up for Sunday's home contest against the Golden Knights, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

    The Ducks will get some firepower back in the lineup for this Pacific Division matchup, as both McTavish and Troy Terry are returning from upper-body injuries. McTavish is set to center the third line between Jeffrey Viel and Cutter Gauthier on Sunday. The 23-year-old McTavish will occupy a spot with one of the power-play units as well.

  • Kings' Samuel Helenius: Tallies in overtime loss

    Helenius scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

    Helenius got the Kings on the board at 13:21 of the third period. The 23-year-old has earned two goals and two assists over his last six outings, which is solid work for a fourth-line forward. He's up to five points, 17 shots on net, 66 hits, 29 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 27 appearances this season.

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