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Johnston recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and placed two shots on net in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Capitals.

Johnston recorded his fourth multi-point game over his last six outings in Tuesday's clash. The first of his two helpers came on Jason Robertson's power play goal early in the second period. Overall, the 23-year-old center now has 10 assists, 13 points and 34 shots on net across 13 outings this season. He's currently rolling with nine points over his last six outings. If Johnston can continue to heat up after a slow start to the 2026-27 campaign, he could challenge the 90-point threshold for the first time in his career.

Barkey scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

The goal was Barkey's first of the season. He was limited by a lower-body injury to start the season, but with four points over his last seven games, his offense looks to be coming around. The 21-year-old is filling a middle-six role with power-play time. Overall, he has six points, 11 shots on net, 11 hits and a minus-2 rating over 14 appearances. He'll need to increase the shot volume to make gains as a scorer, though he should be in a position for at least modest success for the rest of the campaign.

McCarron scored a goal and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

McCarron has scored in consecutive contests. The 31-year-old center is bringing some offense while also getting a bit more ice time than what he saw in late October. For the season, the physical forward has three goals, five assists, 32 shots on net, 51 hits, 16 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating across 17 outings.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on four shots, added two PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

Eriksson Ek stretched his point streak to six games with a goal early in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. The center has amassed four goals and four assists during the streak. On the year, he's up to six tallies, nine helpers, 57 shots, 20 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 17 appearances. Eriksson Ek should remain productive as long as he's centering the Wild's top line.

Matthews picked up two assists in a 3-2 loss to the Mammoth on Tuesday.

Matthews had five shots and rang the post at least once Tuesday in 20:01. His point streak is at five games and eight points (three goals, five assists), and he has 14 shots in that span. Overall, Matthew remains in the NHL's top-five scorers with 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists; nine PPP) and 51 shots in 17 games. He's had two seasons with at least 106 points, but stands to shatter that with his current 128-point pace.

Roslovic scored twice in a 3-2 loss to Utah on Tuesday.

Rosco has been a fantasy revelation this season. His point streak now stands at seven games and 12 points, including five goals. We're not exactly sure how Roslovic is doing this, given his meager shot total (13), but four shots Tuesday is a a great sign -- he had four total in his previous four contests. The winger has almost lifelong chemistry with pivot Auston Matthews given their time together in the USNDP, and the two are showing they are one of the NHL's better duos right now. Overall, Roslovic has eight goals, 10 assists, 43 shots, 10 PIM, 10 hits and seven blocks in 17 games.

Marchessault (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Tuesday.

Marchessault is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has chipped in two goals, five points, 31 shots on net and 15 hits in 14 appearances this season. Vitali Pinchuk will replace Marchessault in Tuesday's lineup against the Hurricanes.

Lambert was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Lambert has been a healthy scratch in three of Winnipeg's past five games, including the last two. He has one assist, four shots on net and eight hits in 11 NHL appearances this season. If he clears waivers, Lambert will likely report to AHL Manitoba.

Dach (illness) will not play in Tuesday's home clash against the Jets.

While Dach is slated to miss his second consecutive contest with an illness, he was spotted on the ice at Tuesday's optional morning skate. When healthy this season, the 25-year-old center has posted three points, eight shots on net, 18 hits and six blocked shots across 13 outings this season. In his absence, Owen Beck should continue to see a heightened role.

Castagna notched two assists and two hits in Monday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

The Flames' fourth line led the way on offense Monday, with Castagna assisting on goals by Adam Klapka and William Stromgren. Castagna hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since his NHL debut Oct. 8 versus the Avalanche. He's at three assists, nine shots on net, 23 hits, 12 PIM and eight blocked shots over 12 outings as the Flames' fourth-line center.