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Gaunce scored a shorthanded goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Gaunce has two points, four shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and four PIM over four games since replacing Luca Del Bel Belluz on the Blue Jackets' roster. The 31-year-old Gaunce provides defensive effort and experience, which is valuable for a young team to have around. However, he probably won't remain with the big club once some injured forwards are able to return.

Monahan scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Monahan ended a nine-game goal drought Friday. He earned just three assists in that span. Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reported earlier Friday that Monahan is likely playing through one or more minor injuries, which may explain his drop in productivity after it looked like the center had turned a corner in late October. On the year, Monahan has three goals, 11 points, 51 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 25 appearances. If he's not at 100 percent, it'll be nearly impossible for him to match his total of 57 points from just 54 outings in 2024-25.

Novak logged two assists in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Novak snapped a five-game point drought with the effort. The 28-year-old set up Sidney Crosby's game-tying goal in the third period and Kris Letang's game-winner in overtime. Novak has played a supporting role in the middle six this year, earning nine points, 30 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 23 appearances. He was on the second line in this contest, and if he can play well with Evgeni Malkin, Novak could stick in that spot for a while.

Crosby scored a pair of goals on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Crosby has four goals and an assist over his last five contests. The 38-year-old remains remarkably productive and consistent -- he's yet to go more than two games in a row without a point this season. The superstar has 15 goals, 25 points, 53 shots on net, 19 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 23 appearances in his usual top-line role.

Meyers scored twice in AHL Coachella Valley's 5-0 win over San Diego on Friday.

Meyers is up to six goals and two assists through seven AHL outings, including six points over four games since he returned from a stint with the Kraken. The 27-year-old forward had three assists over nine NHL games earlier this season and could be an option for a call-up should another wave of injuries strike the big club.

Reschny recorded three assists in the University of North Dakota's 5-3 win over Bemidji State University on Friday.

Reschny continues to be an effective playmaker for North Dakota. The forward is up to two goals and 12 helpers over 13 appearances this season, his freshman year in the NCAA. The Flames prospect's performance is encouraging after he was selected 18th overall in 2025, but the team will give him all the development time he needs.

Matthews put up an assist Friday in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

It was his first point since his return from injury. Matthews has nine goals, six assists and 71 shots in 19 games this season. He has just two power-play points (one goal, one assist) -- the Leafs are truly struggling with the NHL's 26th ranked power play. And we're still waiting for Matthews to string together a few epic contests. He has just one multi-goal game, which came Oct. 14 against Nashville. And he has only three-multi-point efforts in 2025-26 (all two-point games).

Del Bel Belluz scored twice and added an assist in AHL Cleveland's 6-4 loss to Hartford on Friday.

Del Bel Belluz seems to have maintained some confidence from his recent NHL stint, earning six points over three games since returning to Cleveland. Overall, he's at five goals and 11 points in 10 appearances for the Monsters. The 22-year-old forward should continue to be in the mix for call-ups whenever the Blue Jackets are impacted by injuries.

McMichael scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

McMichael notched the Caps' first goal. It was a backhander past Joseph Woll in the second period to pull the team within 2-1. McMichael is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (two goals, two assists and 14 shots). The young pivot has struggled to find his offensive groove this year after putting up 26 goals and 57 points in 82 regular-season games last year. The goal was McMichael's fourth of the season.

Lindholm notched two assists and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

Lindholm helped out on goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Morgan Geekie in the third period. This was Lindholm's first game back on the scoresheet in three appearances since recovering from a lower-body injury. The center is up to four goals, seven helpers, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 16 outings this season after missing 10 contests due to the injury.