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Rossi scored a goal on two shots, added two power-play assists and logged three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Rossi's had a hot stick lately with three goals and four assists over his last three games. The 24-year-old has taken advantage of some easier matchups in that span, but it's good to see him finding his touch to maintain his second-line role. He's now at nine goals, 16 helpers, 49 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-12 rating over 35 appearances between the Canucks and the Wild this season.

Pettersson scored a pair of power-play goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Pettersson was limited to 10 assists during his 20-game goal drought before putting two pucks past Sergei Bobrovsky in the first period. The 27-year-old Pettersson is still struggling this season, but he has matched his 15-goal output from last year in five fewer games. The center has 40 points, 107 shots on net, 94 blocked shots, 54 hits and a minus-19 rating across 59 appearances this season.

Cootes scored a goal and added two assists in WHL Prince Albert's 8-4 win over Regina on Tuesday.

Cootes has two goals and eight assists over four contests in March. For the season, he's up to 23 goals and 61 points over 44 appearances between the Raiders and the Thunderbirds, putting him two points shy of his 63-point campaign in 60 games with WHL Seattle in the 2024-25 regular season. Cootes has time to elevate his numbers some more, especially with the momentum he's currently carrying.

Uchacz scored twice in AHL Henderson's 6-5 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

Uchacz has four goals and three assists during a five-game point streak for Henderson. On the year, he's up to 13 goals and 38 points through 55 outings. He had 30 points in 68 appearances a year ago, so he has made some progress in his second AHL campaign.

Lavoie scored twice and added an assist in AHL Henderson's 6-5 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

Lavoie has six goals and four assists over his last four games, all of which have been multi-point efforts. The forward is up to 19 goals and 36 points in 31 appearances. Lavoie continues to be effective in the AHL while waiting for his next NHL opportunity.

Sillinger picked two apples Tuesday in a 5-1 win over Carolina.

The points were Sillinger's first since the Olympic break (11 games). The pivot has not lived up to the hype from his strong rookie campaign at just 18 years of age, but he has developed into a reliable, two-way forward with a nose for the defensive side of the game. Overall, Sillinger has six goals, 22 assists, 89 hits and 108 shots in 66 games this season.

Fantilli delivered two assists Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Fantilli has five points (one goal, four assists) in a four-game streak and 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in his past 17 games. The young center has 49 points, including 30 assists, in 67 games this season and is closing in on his career mark of 54 points, which he set last season. Fantilli's 30 assists are already a new career high.

Coyle had a goal and three assists in a 5-1 win over Carolina on Tuesday.

Coyle's four points tied an NHL career high. His goal, which came on the power play late in the first period, stood as the game-winner. He also set up a goal on the power play. Coyle continues to pace toward a career season. He has 17 goals, 38 assists, 121 shots, 87 hits and 11 power-play points in 67 games. Coyle's best regular season ever came in Boston in 2023-24, when he put up 25 goals, 35 assists, 11 power-play points and 147 shots.

Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

It was a big night for Ritchie, who was playing his first NHL game in Toronto, the NHL city closest to Oakville, where he grew up. His goal, which came when he followed his own rebound on the power play, stood as the game-winner. Ritchie is a smart, two-way pivot who projects as a playmaker who can also kill penalties. Ritchie has five points (two goals, three assists) in his last five games (10 shots) and 21 points, including nine goals, in 51 games this season.

Schenn scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 3-1 win over Toronto.

It was Schenn's first goal with the Islanders; it came in his fifth game since being traded to the team from the Blues. Overall, Schenn has three points (one goal, two assists) in those five games with the Isles. He's skating as the team's 2C, and his offense has been slow overall this season. However, the Isles brought him in for his veteran presence and his existing Stanley Cup ring, which he slid on after the Blues emerged victorious.