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Keller scored twice on the power play, fired four shots on net and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild.

This was the first time in Keller's career he scored multiple power-play goals in a game. The 26-year-old didn't have much of a finishing touch in November, but he has earned four points over four contests to begin December. Even when he's not scoring, he's been a good playmaker. Keller is up to nine goals, 26 points (eight on the power play), 68 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 28 appearances.

Khusnutdinov scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over Utah.

Khusnutdinov tied the game at 1-1 in the second period with an unassisted tally. The 22-year-old center snapped a 15-game point drought with the goal, which was his first of the season. He has just three points, 11 shots on net, 23 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 25 appearances. Khusnutdinov has been limited to bottom-six minutes for a stronger-than-expected forward group, so he has minimal fantasy value in redraft formats.

Rossi scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over Utah.

Rossi's 10th goal of the season was clutch, tying the game with 44 seconds left in the third period. He's been good lately with four goals, three assists and a plus-5 rating over his last six outings. Rossi is up to 24 points, 49 shots on net, 18 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 28 appearances. He should continue to be productive as long as he maintains top-line usage.

Konecny scored twice in a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday.

Konecny is riding a three-game, four-point streak (two goals, two assists), and his 15 goals this season put him in the league's top-10 snipers. In fact, he's been absolutely on fire since Nov. 5 -- he has been held off the scoresheet just twice in 18 games (24 points; 50 shots). Konecny has stepped into the role of a top-line winger with gusto, and he'll help carry the Flyers and your fantasy squad including those in head-to-head formats.

Matthews scored the game-winning goal Tuesday in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Devils.

Matthews has 29 points (19 goals, 10 assists) in 20 career games against the Devils. He raced in on a breakaway 2:51 into overtime and lifted the puck over Jacob Markstrom for his first game-winning goal of the season. Matthews has 19 points, including 10 goals, and 23 shots in 19 outings. He has eight points (four goals, four assists) in six appearances since his return from injury.

Gustafsson (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game versus the Bruins after a third-period fight against Trent Frederic, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

It wasn't a fair fight -- Frederic is an experienced pugilist, while this was Gustafsson's first career fight. Gustafsson came away in bad shape and didn't return to the game after his major penalty was over. His status for Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights and beyond has yet to be determined, but it seems likely Rasmus Kupari will be drawing back in to center the fourth line.

MacKinnon had a goal and four assists in a 6-2 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday. Every point came at even strength.

It was a duel of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia's best, and MacKinnon outmatched his buddy, Sidney Crosby, by a country mile. He opened the scoring on Colorado's second shot of the game. In true MacKinnon style, he bulled his way through the neutral zone at warp speed and then fired a snap shot from the left face-off circle. It was his ninth career five-point game, which moved him into a tie with Peter Forsberg for third in franchise history, behind Peter Stastny (12) and Joe Sakic (10). He's also the third player in franchise history to put up 600 assists (Sakic 1,106; Peter Stastny 668). And then there's the NHL scoring lead -- MacKinnon sits on top of the league with 46 points and 36 assists (30 games). One word: domination.

Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Ivan has frequently bounced between levels for cap-saving purposes this season. He has eight points through 30 appearances. He may return to the NHL level prior to Thursday's game versus Utah.

Drury (upper body) is expected to miss time after leaving Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Drury was injured in the first period and didn't return to the game. It appears the Hurricanes will need to recall a forward ahead of Friday's game versus the Senators, though the team's tight cap situation could make things tricky. A firm timeline for Drury's absence is not yet available.

Cirelli is battling an upper-body injury that will keep him out of Tuesday's game versus the Oilers, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Cirelli is considered day-to-day beyond Tuesday. The 27-year-old's absence will allow Cam Atkinson to draw into the lineup against the Oilers.