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Zegras scored twice on seven shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-5 shootout win over the Blues.

The line of Zegras, Christian Dvorak and Owen Tippett accounted for all five of the Flyers' goals in regulation. Zegras had a chance to win it on a penalty shot in overtime that he couldn't convert, but he went back to the same move to beat Jordan Binnington for the lone shootout tally by either team. Prior to Friday, Zegras had been limited to four assists over his first six outings in November. All of his goals this season have come in pairs -- he has six goals, 19 points, 37 shots on net, 18 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances. He had just 32 points in 57 contests with the Ducks last year, but it looks like the offseason trade that sent Zegras to Philadelphia has sparked his offense.

Sasson scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Sasson ended a 10-game point drought with the first-period tally. The Canucks would likely have turned to someone else to center the fourth line if they were healthier, but that won't be an option until one or both of Teddy Blueger (undisclosed) and Filip Chytil (upper body) are able to return to action. Sasson has four goals, 13 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, nine hits and an even plus-minus rating over 16 appearances so far in 2025-26.

Pettersson scored a shorthanded goal, dished a power-play assist, added two hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Pettersson put an end to an eight-game goal drought with his shortie. He's earned seven points over his last nine outings, though that span includes a trio of multi-point performances. The 27-year-old is up to four goals, 15 points (six on the power play), 30 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 22 hits and a minus-3 rating over 19 contests. Pettersson will continues to see top-line usage as the most talented center on a roster that's painfully thin down the middle.

Kotkaniemi hurt his ankle Friday versus the Canucks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Kotkaniemi's status was not updated beyond that -- the injury was previously labeled lower body. The 25-year-old seems doubtful to play Saturday against the Oilers, and it wouldn't be surprising if he missed the start of the Hurricanes' road trip next week, which begins Monday in Boston. Mark Jankowski is likely to enter the lineup Saturday, as Kotkaniemi's absence could be compounded if Seth Jarvis (eye) isn't able to play either.

Jarvis (eye) is not expected to be out for a long period of time after exiting Friday's game versus the Canucks, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed that Jarvis took a stick near his eye, but it sounds like the forward avoided significant damage. The 23-year-old's status for Saturday versus the Oilers was not revealed, but even if he misses that game, it sounds like he'll be back in fairly short order.

Stamkos scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins.

Stamkos scored the game-winning goal for the Preds just 44 seconds into overtime with a snap shot that went past Arturs Silovs. Stamkos has endured a slow campaign -- for his lofty standards -- but seems to be turning things around of late after scoring three goals in his last five appearances. Still, he has only four goals in 19 contests in 2025-26, so Stamkos has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy this season.

Malkin scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Predators.

Malkin scored the Penguins' lone goal from behind the net at the 13:49 mark of the second period. This marker snapped a seven-game goal drought for the 39-year-old playmaker, but that hasn't stopped Malkin from being productive, as he's notched at least one point in 11 of his last 13 contests. Malkin has three goals, 12 assists, a plus-5 rating and 35 shots during that 13-game stretch.

Kotkaniemi (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Canucks.

Kotkaniemi joins Seth Jarvis (upper body) as injured forwards for the Hurricanes in this game. If both are unavailable Saturday versus the Oilers, the Hurricanes may need to dip into their depth at AHL Chicago for reinforcements.

Jarvis (upper body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Canucks.

The Hurricanes officially labeled it as an upper-body injury, but it was a scary play in which Jarvis took a high stick to the face in the first period that caused his exit. It's unclear if he'll be available for Saturday's game against the Oilers. Should Jarvis miss time, Mark Jankowski would likely enter the lineup.

Rossi (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Head coach John Hynes revealed earlier Friday that Rossi is considered week-to-week, so it isn't very surprising to see the 24-year-old officially land on injured reserve. Ryan Hartman and Joel Eriksson Ek will likely take on top-six roles in Rossi's absence, while Danila Yurov should see increased opportunities.