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  • Flames' Martin Pospisil: Removed from LTIR

    Pospisil (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

    The Flames recalled Pospisil from AHL Calgary on Tuesday after he appeared in two minor-league outings during a conditioning assignment. He skated on the fourth line during Tuesday's practice, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, and could make his NHL season debut against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Pospisil had four goals, 25 points, 114 shots on net, 301 hits and 84 PIM across 81 games during the 2024-25 regular season.

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    Golden Knights' Jack Eichel: Reaches 40-assist mark

    Eichel dished out a power-play assist in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

    Eichel slid the primary helper on Tomas Hertl's lone goal of the game for Vegas. With the power-play apple, Eichel reached the 40-assist mark for the fourth time in his 11-year career. Overall, the 29-year-old center is up to 57 points, 157 shots on net and 27 blocks through 41 games this season. His 57 points place him in the league's top 10, and despite missing seven games earlier in the year, Eichel still has a chance to post consecutive 90-plus-point regular seasons for the first time in his career.

  • Flames' Martin Pospisil: Back from conditioning loan

    Pospisil (undisclosed) was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Calgary on Tuesday.

    Pospisil didn't earn a point in two appearances during his minor-league stint. He remains on long-term injured reserve for now, and it's unclear when he will make his 2025-26 debut with the Flames after getting hurt during the preseason.

  • Ducks' Mason McTavish: Scores in back-to-back games

    McTavish notched a goal and took four shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

    McTavish has been inconsistent with his scoring production, but he seems to be turning a corner after finding the twine in three of his last five outings. The 22-year-old playmaker has a good shot at reaching the 50-point plateau for a second straight campaign if he stays healthy, and his role as the center of the first line should continue to give him plenty of opportunities to produce. McTavish has 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 49 contests so far in 2025-26.

  • Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: Deposits empty-net goal

    Bedard scored an empty-net goal and fired three shots on net in Monday's 2-0 shutout win over the Jets.

    Bedard's empty-net tally with just over a minute left to play in Tuesday's contest was his first goal in five games since returning to Chicago's lineup from a shoulder injury. Overall, the 20-year-old phenom is up to 20 goals, 48 points and 122 shots on net across 36 games this season. While the injury led to a hit in his overall production compared to the league's other stars, he is ninth in the NHL with 1.33 points per game. Additionally, he hasn't relied heavily on the power play for offensive production, as just 14 of his 48 points have come with the man advantage. Despite already missing 13 games this season, he is still on pace to surpass his career high of 67 points, which was set across 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

  • Blackhawks' Jason Dickinson: Nets go-ahead tally Monday

    Dickinson scored a goal and recorded three shots on net in Monday's 2-0 shutout win over Winnipeg.

    Dickinson's tally over halfway into the second period would stand as the go-ahead goal in Monday's contest, with goalie Spencer Knight keeping Winnipeg off the scoreboard. With the twine finder, Dickinson is up to six goals, 10 points, 47 shots on net, 41 hits and 27 blocks through 36 games this season. While he has supplied four goals since Dec. 16, his offensive production has taken a step back from the consecutive 30-plus point regular seasons that he posted to begin his tenure in Chicago three campaigns ago. He still has time to reach the 20-point mark this year, but his lack of high-end category coverage likely leaves more desirable options available in deep fantasy leagues.

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    Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl: Finds twine on power play

    Hertl scored a power-play goal and fired two shots on net in Monday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.

    Hertl kept the Golden Knights from being shut out with his power-play tally late in the second period. The 32-year-old center is now up to a three-game point streak and a run of play with 13 points over his last eight games. Overall, he has 20 goals, 43 points, 126 shots on net, 57 hits and 23 blocks through 48 outings this season. The 13-year veteran has ramped up his quality of play as of late and is back on track for the fifth 60-plus point regular season of his career. While he's been bumped down to a third-line role with Mitch Marner sliding into the second-line center spot amidst multiple injuries, Hertl hasn't lost much playing time, and he remains a strong fantasy option in most standard leagues.

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    Canadiens' Kirby Dach: Taken off LTIR

    Dach (foot) was activated off long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Minnesota, per the NHL media site.

    Dach is set to suit up for the first time since Nov. 15 versus the Bruins, a stretch of 31 games on the shelf due to his foot problem. With his injury concerns behind him, Dach figures to step into a top-six role and should see minutes with the man advantage.

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    Flames' Nazem Kadri: Ends scoring drought

    Kadri scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Devils.

    Kadri represented all the offense the Flames could muster in this game after notching a goal midway through the second period. The marker snapped a 13-game scoring drought for the 35-year-old playmaker, whose last goal had come Dec. 18. Kadri remains a valuable offensive weapon for the Flames, and he seems to be trending in the right direction after cracking the scoresheet in the Flames' last two contests.

  • Devils' Dawson Mercer: Pots goal Monday

    Mercer scored a goal with his lone shot in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

    Mercer enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign with eight goals and 13 points over his first 12 regular-season contests. However, the winger has cooled off considerably since then and has been limited to only 16 points (five goals, 11 helpers) in his subsequent 37 appearances. Mercer will continue to have opportunities to produce, especially given that he's posted three points over his last four games, but the overall drop in production since that hot start has limited his appeal in most formats.

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