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Protas logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Protas picked up his first point in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him three contests. The 25-year-old forward has reclaimed a steady role in the top six, though he remains without much power-play time. Protas is up to 32 points, 99 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 22 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-20 rating over 46 appearances. If Protas can get his offense on track, he makes for a solid forward in most fantasy formats.

Pederson was summoned from AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

The Flyers put Rodrigo Abols (lower body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Pederson has registered one goal, two assists, 15 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 21 hits in 11 NHL appearances this season. He could replace Abols on the fourth line in Monday's matchup against Vegas.

Abols (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

In a corresponding move, Philadelphia recalled Lane Pederson from AHL Lehigh Valley. Abols sustained the injury in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers. He will be out for at least the next three games, beginning with Monday's matchup against Vegas, but an exact timeline for his return is unclear. Abols has chipped in three goals, 10 points, 43 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 49 hits through 42 outings this season.

Rakell scored a goal on seven shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Rakell had been limited to three helpers over his previous five games. The 32-year-old forward continues to play on the top line, and he's been fairly steady with six points over nine outings in January. He's at seven goals, 19 points, 84 shots on net, 36 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 27 appearances.

Stephenson scored a goal in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Mammoth.

Stephenson has scored in consecutive games. The 31-year-old center continues to offer steady offense in the Kraken's top six -- he hasn't had a point drought longer than two games since he scored Dec. 6 versus the Red wings. Stephenson is at 13 goals, 29 points, 65 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 45 appearances.

Stenlund scored a shorthanded goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Stenlund snapped an 11-game point drought with his first-period tally, answering Jordan Eberle's opening goal. During his slump, Stenlund had just five shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. The 29-year-old is up to four goals, 11 points (two shorthanded), 41 shots on net, 39 blocks, 25 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 48 appearances, mainly in a bottom-six role.

Hayton scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Hayton ended a month-long goal drought, a span in which he still chipped in six assists and a plus-7 rating over 13 games. The 25-year-old has mostly played in a middle-six role lately, as he hasn't been consistent enough to bump Nick Schmaltz from the top-line center job. Hayton is now at five goals, 14 points, 71 shots on net, 32 PIM, 22 blocked shots, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating across 44 outings.

Schmaltz scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Schmaltz's hot January continues -- he has six goals and five assists over nine outings this month. The 29-year-old put the Mammoth up 3-1 in the second period, and while that lead didn't last, the team's strong third period was enough for the win. Schmaltz is up to 18 goals, 44 points, 118 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 49 appearances. His career highs of 23 goals and 63 points are both likely to be bested this season if he stays healthy, despite him being on track for his worst power-play year since 2022-23.

Pageau scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.

Pageau has two goals over his last four games, compared to a 19-game goal drought before that in which he logged just four assists. The veteran center is up to eight goals, 18 points, 40 shots on net, 55 hits, 38 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 40 appearances this season. Pageau remains in a second-line role in the absence of Bo Horvat (lower body).

Kadri registered an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Kadri's still in a 13-game goal drought, a span in which he has two assists, 24 shots on net and a minus-9 rating. The 35-year-old remains in a top-six role, but his fortunes have soured after he was one of the few productive players for the Flames in the first half of the campaign. Overall, Kadri is at eight goals, 25 assists, 137 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-18 rating through 48 appearances.