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Crosby scored two goals, one the game-winner on the power play, in Monday's 5-1 victory over Philadelphia.

No player has done as much damage against the Flyers as Crosby, who has 59 goals and 137 points in 92 career regular-season games against the Penguins' cross-state rivals. The future Hall of Famer is still going strong at age 38, and through 25 contests this season, Crosby's delivered 18 goals and 29 points. He also has another franchise record in his sights -- Crosby's 1,716 career points are just seven back of Mario Lemieux for the most all-time in Pittsburgh history.

Hischier scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

The 26-year-old center extended his point streak to six games when he opened the scoring 86 seconds into the first period on a pass attempt that deflected into the Columbus net off Ivan Provorov's stick. Hischier has erupted for six goals and 12 points during his heater, and on the season, he's up to 10 goals and 25 points through 26 contests as he looks to return to the 80-point plateau for the first time since 2022-23.

Monahan scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Devils.

The veteran center tied the score at 2-2 early in the second period before giving the Blue Jackets a 4-2 lead midway through the third. It was Monahan's first multi-point performance of the campaign as he tries to shake out of an early-season fog, and three of his five goals have come in the last two contests.

Coyle produced a goal and two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

The veteran center's tally early in the third period put the Blue Jackets in the lead for good after they'd fallen into an early 2-0 hole. Coyle was acquired from the Avs this offseason to fill a checking role, but he's been a surprising offensive contributor as well, and over the last 10 games, he's delivered two goals and nine points thanks to a pair of three-point performances.

Alexandrov was brought in by the Kings from the Blues on Tuesday in exchange for Akil Thomas.

Alexandrov has been putting up decent numbers with AHL Springfield this season, notching 14 points in 18 minor-league contests. It's a slightly strange move when you consider both players are doing well in the minors -- Thomas has 13 points in 19 games -- and are 25-year-old centers who will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Look for Alexandrov to link up with AHL Ontario for the start of his time in the organization.

Thomas was acquired by the Blues from the Kings on Tuesday in exchange for Nikita Alexandrov.

Neither center seemed to be close to earning a call-up to their respective NHL squads, so this trade could benefit both Thomas and Alexandrov with fresh starts in new organizations. Both players will be free agents at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and have been putting up decent numbers in the minors -- four goals and nine helpers in 19 games with AHL Ontario for Thomas. Expect the 25-year-old Thomas to report to AHL Springfield in the coming days.

Gaudette (illness) will suit up for Monday's matchup versus the Mammoth, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Gaudette will avoid missing Monday's game after being deemed a game-time decision earlier in the day due to an illness. The right-shot forward is set to skate in a second-line role with William Eklund and Alexander Wennberg. Gaudette has found the scoresheet in back-to-back contests following a three-game skid.

Cooley (lower body) is in the lineup for Monday's game in San Jose.

Cooley was deemed a game-time call heading into Monday's road matchup, but he'll avoid missing his first game of the 2025-26 campaign. The rising star was unable to put weight on his left leg after a collision during Saturday's game against St. Louis, so his injury was seemingly a stinger more than anything overly serious. Cooley will center the second line between Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther on Monday, and he'll likely skate on the No. 1 power-play unit as well.

Edstrom (lower body) is day-to-day, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports Monday.

Edstrom was hurt during practice earlier Monday, and considering he's now labeled day-to-day, it seems unlikely the Swedish forward will be available for Tuesday's home game versus the Stars. Brennan Othmann was recalled from AHL Hartford on Monday because of Edstrom's injury and Taylor Raddysh (personal) potentially being unavailable against Dallas.

Cooley (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Sharks on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Cooley was hurt in Saturday's 1-0 loss to St. Louis but could avoid missing additional action. He was a full participant in Monday's morning skate, which bodes well for his availability. Cooley has compiled 14 goals, 23 points, 53 shots on net and 29 hits through 26 games this season.