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Pageau scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

The Islanders' first goal was officially an own goal by the Wild, with Pageau getting the credit for the last touch. It was his first goal since Nov. 13 versus the Golden Knights, and he's logged just four helpers over 19 contests between tallies. The veteran center is up to seven goals, 17 points, 37 shots on net, 50 hits, 38 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 37 appearances. Pageau is playing on the third line, and while he can chip in some depth scoring, he's far from a reliable player in fantasy.

Larkin scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens. He also added an even-strength assist.

Larkin gave the Red Wings a 2-0 lead midway through the second period with a snap shot. It was his 23rd goal of the campaign, and he'd later add an assist on Andrew Copp's empty-netter in the final frame. Larkin has cracked the scoresheet in five of the Red Wings' last five games and is up to 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) in 46 contests this season.

Copp scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens.

Copp found the back of the net late in the third period, as he took advantage of the Canadiens' extra attacker to fire an empty-netter. He has amassed four goals and 10 points in his last 11 outings, thanks in large part to three multi-point performances.

Thompson recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Thompson extended his point streak to three games by earning his third multi-point performance in the Sabres' last seven outings. Thompson continues to produce at a high level, earning nearly one point per game. He's up to 41 points (22 goals, 19 assists) through 43 contests this season. He should continue to find ample opportunities to produce due to his top-line role and spot on the first power-play unit.

Bedard notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Bedard returned to action after a 12-game absence due to a shoulder injury, and he got back on the scoresheet one contest later. The 20-year-old center set up Tyler Bertuzzi's power-play tally in the second period and Nick Lardis' insurance marker in the third. Bedard is up to 46 points (19 goals, 27 helpers), 110 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 33 appearances this season. He won't be taking faceoffs for a while as his shoulder gets back to full strength, but he's clearly feeling well enough to resume being the centerpiece of Chicago's offense.

McTavish scored a goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

McTavish scored the Ducks' third goal with only 48 seconds left in the game, but that wasn't enough to complete the comeback. McTavish has been productive of late and has cracked the scoresheet in six of his last eight appearances, tallying three goals and three assists over that stretch.

Greene scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Greene hadn't scored since the end of November, picking up eight helpers over his last 19 outings. While his goal was an empty-netter, it could be just enough to get the monkey off his back. The 22-year-old forward is up to five goals, 17 points, 61 shots on net, 27 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 45 contests this season. He should have increased fantasy appeal as long as he's playing alongside Connor Bedard on the top line.

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

Carlsson recorded his two contributions in a 1:10 stretch of the third period, scoring his 18th goal with a wrister and later adding an assist on Mason McTavish's goal. Carlsson has been excellent for the Ducks this season and is performing at a one-point-per-game pace. He's up to 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 44 contests.

Tavares scored a goal in a 5-0 win over Vancouver on Saturday.

Tavares reunited with William Nylander, who had missed six games to injury. Nylander read the play, knocked the puck down at the offensive blue line and fed Tavares, who skated in alone and roofed a shot over Kevin Lankinen's glove. Tavares has scuffled to snipe lately. He's scored a lot of goals off passes from Nylander, so his return could juice Tavares' totals.

Domi scored a goal Saturday in a 5-0 win over Vancouver.

Domi also took on Marcus Pettersson in a fight, landing a hard right and left in a massive size mismatch that most observers would have named him the victor. He has two goals, six assists, 14 shots and 14 PIM in his last nine contests. Five of those points (one goal, four assists) came in back-to-back games that bookended the holiday break.