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Hertl scored a power-play goal on nine shots, added four PIM, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

Hertl has been good lately with six goals and eight assists over his last nine games. He's earned seven power-play points in that span as well. The 32-year-old center is up to 44 points (19 on the power play), 135 shots on net, 60 hits, 31 PIM and 25 blocked shots over 49 appearances while primarily playing in a middle-six role.

Colton has been ruled out for Friday's game against Philadelphia due to a lower-body injury, Aarif Dean of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Colton sustained a lower-body injury late in Wednesday's loss to Anaheim, and he's considered day-to-day. He'll be replaced by Joel Kiviranta (lower body) in Friday's lineup, while Colton's next chance to play will be Sunday in Toronto.

Staal scored a goal and added three hits in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Staal snapped a 16-game goal drought with the effort. In that span, he racked up six assists and 21 shots on net, and he's maintained a spot on the second power-play unit, though it hasn't led to increased production. The 37-year-old center has 11 goals, 21 points, 66 shots on net, 94 hits, 26 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 48 appearances this season in his customary middle-six role.

Horvat (lower body) is slated to play in Saturday's clash with Buffalo, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Horvat looks poised to return to his first-line center role in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit. Injuries have derailed Horvat's season, as he has featured in just four of the Isles' last 18 contests. When healthy, the veteran has produced at a fantastic rate, generating 21 goals and 12 assists in 36 contests, including 12 power-play points.

Geekie notched two power-play assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Both helpers came 30 seconds apart midway through the first period as the Bruins grabbed a 2-0 lead. It was Geekie's first multi-point performance since Dec. 20, and during the 13 games in between, the 27-year-old managed only one goal and four points -- his first real slump of the season.

Lindholm scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

The veteran center gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead midway through the first period before helping to set up what proved to be the game-winner by David Pastrnak in the second. Lindholm has put together a strong January, delivering three goals and 10 points in 10 games on the month.

Eichel scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

Both points came in the third period, as the Golden Knights tried to mount a comeback from a 4-0 deficit. Eichel extended his point streak to 10 games in the process, a scoring surge in which he's racked up six goals and 18 points, including six power-play helpers.

Zhilkin was loaned to AHL Manitoba on Friday.

Zhilkin spent just over two weeks with the Jets but appeared in only four games during that time, recording no points, four blocked shots, three hits and a plus-2 rating while averaging 8:14 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to garner playing time with the Moose.

Haight was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Haight spent the past week with the NHL club and appeared in three games during that time, recording no points, four hits, a blocked shot and a minus-2 rating while averaging 9:53 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the minors.

Jones was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Jones could still be recalled prior to Saturday's matchup with the Panthers, assuming he suits up for AHL Iowa in Friday's Outdoor Classic against AHL Milwaukee. Even if the Ontario native is added back to the NHL roster, he will likely serve as a healthy scratch now that Joel Eriksson Ek is back in the lineup.