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Cozens tallied a power-play goal, placed two shots on net, served four PIM and recorded two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.

Cozens tallied the go-ahead goal in Saturday's contest less than a minute into the third period. His power-play twine finder brought his season totals up to 18 goals, 41 points, 128 shots on net and 144 hits through 54 games. Since Jan. 1, the 24-year-old center has shot the puck efficiently with seven goals, 12 points and a 16.4 shooting percentage across 16 outings. Cozens is developing into a high-level center option in fantasy in leagues that value banger stats, as he's on pace to reach the 200-hit mark for the second straight year.

Morton scored twice in AHL Calgary's 7-2 loss to San Jose on Saturday.

Morton is now at nine goals and 15 helpers over 40 appearances this season. He's earned five goals and an assist over his last eight contests. The forward saw some time with the Flames earlier in the season, and he could be a call-up candidate if the NHL club is able to trade away some players.

Lombardi scored two goals and added an assist in OHL Flint's 6-3 win over Sarnia on Saturday.

Lombardi has been dominant for the Firebirds this season with 28 goals and 53 points over 47 appearances. He's already well beyond his 45-point performance in 63 regular-season games from last year. The Kings signed Lombardi to an entry-level deal in December, and he's earned 12 points in 14 contests since putting pen to paper with his NHL club.

Smith scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Calgary. He fired five shots.

Smith is on a four-game, seven-point streak (two goals, five assists; 12 shots). Saturday's goal came on the power play. Smith's ascension toward stardom continues. He has 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 40 games this season, and he has already equaled his power-play production (five goals, 12 points) from 2024-25 in 34 fewer games. Last season, Smith delivered 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 74 games.

Gaunce scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Cleveland's 6-5 overtime win over Belleville on Saturday.

Gaunce has six goals and four helpers over 14 AHL outings this season. This was just his second game back with Cleveland after spending over two months in the Blue Jackets' bottom six. He'll likely be near the top of the list for a recall if the team sustains future injuries at forward.

Del Bel Belluz scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Cleveland's 6-5 overtime win over Belleville on Saturday.

Del Bel Belluz snapped a seven-game goal drought. He has a goal and seven assists over his last five outings. The 22-year-old would likely have to wait for injuries to open a spot in the Blue Jackets' lineup, but with 33 points in 30 appearances, he's been plenty productive at the AHL level.

Pilon scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Belleville's 6-5 overtime loss to Cleveland on Saturday.

Pilon has a goal and five assists over his last three games after going five contests without a point. The veteran forward is at six goals, 23 points and a plus-2 rating through 30 appearances this season. Pilon has been an AHL veteran for the Senators over the last three years, but he hasn't gotten a call-up.

Jankowski tallied a goal and recorded three hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington.

Jankowski continued his solid month of scoring Saturday with the opening tally just over 13 minutes into regulation. Over his last 11 games, the 31-year-old center has three goals and six points, which ties him for eighth on the team. With Saturday's twine finder, he is up to five goals, 12 points, 37 shots on net, 29 hits and 29 blocked shots across 42 games this season. While he continues to heat up slowly, Jankowski is on track to post the third-highest point total of his nine-year NHL career. He had 17 points in 60 regular-season games between Nashville and Carolina a year ago. He is worth keeping tabs on as a potential streaming option in the deepest of fantasy leagues if he continues to find the scoresheet down the stretch.

Frost had a goal on five shots and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

Frost has scored a goal in three of the past four games, including the last two. Two of the snipes, including the one Saturday, have come with the man advantage. Frost had as many shots Saturday as he put up in his previous seven games. He has 95 shots in 54 games, and he's converted 12 into goals while adding 15 assists.

Monahan (illness) left Saturday's game after two periods, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Monahan logged an assist in the contest prior to his exit. The center is now at 26 points in 50 appearances. He'll have until Tuesday to move past the illness, which is when the Blue Jackets visit the Devils before hosting the Blackhawks on Wednesday.