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Fantilli delivered two assists Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Fantilli has five points (one goal, four assists) in a four-game streak and 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in his past 17 games. The young center has 49 points, including 30 assists, in 67 games this season and is closing in on his career mark of 54 points, which he set last season. Fantilli's 30 assists are already a new career high.

Coyle had a goal and three assists in a 5-1 win over Carolina on Tuesday.

Coyle's four points tied an NHL career high. His goal, which came on the power play late in the first period, stood as the game-winner. He also set up a goal on the power play. Coyle continues to pace toward a career season. He has 17 goals, 38 assists, 121 shots, 87 hits and 11 power-play points in 67 games. Coyle's best regular season ever came in Boston in 2023-24, when he put up 25 goals, 35 assists, 11 power-play points and 147 shots.

Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

It was a big night for Ritchie, who was playing his first NHL game in Toronto, the NHL city closest to Oakville, where he grew up. His goal, which came when he followed his own rebound on the power play, stood as the game-winner. Ritchie is a smart, two-way pivot who projects as a playmaker who can also kill penalties. Ritchie has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five games (10 shots) and 21 points, including nine goals, in 51 games this season.

Schenn scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 3-1 win over Toronto.

It was Schenn's first goal with the Islanders; it came in his fifth game since being traded to the team from the Blues. Overall, Schenn has three points (one goal, two assists) in those five games with the Isles. He's skating as the team's 2C, and his offense has been slow overall this season. However, the Isles brought him in for his veteran presence and his existing Stanley Cup ring, which he slid on after the Blues emerged victorious.

Barzal put up three assists in a 3-1 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

He picked two of the apples on the power play and the third at even strength. Barzal has been hot since Jan. 31 -- he has 16 points, including 11 assists, in his last 14 games. He also has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 28 games in 2026. Barzal is closing in on a top-20 spot on the NHL playmaker's leader board. His 45 assists this season put him 22nd on that list and in a tie with Clayton Keller of Utah.

Nesbitt scored twice in OHL Windsor's 5-1 win over Erie on Tuesday.

Nesbitt has three goals and six assists during a five-game point streak, matching his longest streak of the season. It's been a relatively unremarkable campaign for the Flyers prospect, but he's finishing strong. Nesbitt is at 21 goals and 54 points over 53 appearances.

Studnicka scored two goals in AHL Charlotte's 5-2 loss to Hartford on Tuesday.

Studnicka is up to 22 points over 30 outings for the Checkers. He's picked up the pace with four goals and two assists over seven outings in March. While he spent time with the Panthers earlier in the season, he went scoreless over 18 appearances with the big club.

Lorentz scored a goal in a 3-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.

He took a pass in the low right circle, spun and wired a laser past Ilya Sorokin. It was Lorentz's first goal in 30 games (four assists). His fantasy value is limited. Lorentz does have 119 hits in 59 games this season, but he has just 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in a fourth-line role in Toronto.

Girgensons (undisclosed) will play versus the Kraken on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Girgensons was hurt in Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes, but he won't miss additional time. The 32-year-old is slated to fill a bottom-six role as usual. He has one goal over 10 games since the Olympic break.

Wennberg (upper body) is slated to play Tuesday versus the Oilers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Wennberg was hurt Saturday in Montreal, but it looks like he'll return after just a one-game absence. He has a goal and three assists over three outings prior to the injury. Wennberg is set to play in his usual middle-six role and should be expected to play in all situations.