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Glass scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Glass has four goals over six outings in April. The 27-year-old center has had a good year from the third line, racking up 19 goals, 26 points, 103 shots on net, 42 hits, 39 blocked shots and 39 PIM over 68 appearances. Glass has just two games left to push for the first 20-goal campaign of his career.

Malkin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup against the Capitals on Sunday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Malkin is available to return after he missed Saturday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has collected 19 goals, 61 points and 146 shots on net through 55 outings this season.

Crosby (lower body) is expected to play against Washington on Sunday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Crosby is available to return to action after sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has amassed 29 goals, 74 points, 158 shots on net and 58 hits across 67 appearances this campaign.

Protas scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Protas opened the scoring at 1:39 of the second period and also assisted on a Tom Wilson goal later in that frame. The 25-year-old Prtoas has racked up five points and nine shots on net over his last four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. Protas is up to 25 goals, 52 points, 156 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 32 hits and a plus-20 rating over 74 appearances. While he hasn't matched last year's 66-point breakout regular season, he's still been a quality fantasy option in a middle-six role.

Couturier recorded two goals (on four shots) and added an assist in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Jets.

Couturier delivered an assist in the 6-3 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday, but this two-goal effort marked the first time he scored a goal since March 28. Couturier doesn't have a lot of upside as a bottom-six forward despite having a respectable 36 points in 77 contests this season, although his form over the last two games suggests he might end the regular season on a strong note.

Coyle scored two goals, including one on the power play, and took six shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Coyle had gone pointless in his previous five appearances, but he bounced back admirably here and posted a big game to lift the Blue Jackets to victory. This two-goal performance allowed Coyle to reach the 20-goal plateau just for the third time in his career, and the first since the 2023-24 campaign, when he had 25 goals across 82 regular-season contests with the Bruins. The Blue Jackets have two games left on the regular-season schedule, and Coyle is just two points away from matching his career high of 60, which also came in 2023-24.

Finnie recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

This two-point performance snapped Finnie's 11-game goalless streak, and it also ended a three-game streak without a point. Considering he recorded only two points during the 11-game goal drought, it's clear that Finnie shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal despite holding a top-six role. The 20-year-old should stay on waivers in the final days of the regular season, though he's a name to remember for the future, having posted 30 points in 80 games as a rookie.

Hughes recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Hughes has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, and even though the Devils are out of playoff contention, the star playmaker remains a valuable fantasy asset across all formats due to his heavy involvement in New Jersey's offensive scheme. Hughes is ending the season on a strong note with five multi-point performances over his last eight contests, tallying 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) and a plus-6 rating over that stretch.

Acciari (upper body) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Capitals, the Penguins announced.

Acciari had missed only one game since the calendar turned to 2026, but it will be two after Sunday's absence. The 34-year-old has pieced together one of the best years of his career, notching 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 66 games. He'll have one more chance to return in the regular season Tuesday against the Blues.

Kindel (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Capitals, the Penguins announced.

Kindel will miss a second consecutive game. He's officially day-to-day, so his postseason availability doesn't appear to be in jeopardy. The 18-year-old has had an impressive rookie season, posting 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 76 games. His next shot at a return will be Tuesday against the Blues in the regular-season finale.