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  • Bruins' Elias Lindholm: Posts assist Thursday

    Lindholm recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Lindholm's return from an upper-body injury came during the Olympics, but he was held scoreless over four appearances for Sweden. The 31-year-old center missed three contests with the issue. He's back in a top-six role and should play a large role for the Bruins down the stretch as they battle for a playoff spot. Lindholm has 38 points (18 on the power play), 72 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 34 PIM and 30 hits over 45 appearances this season.

  • Sean Kuraly C | BOS

    Bruins' Sean Kuraly: Scores against former team

    Kuraly scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Kuraly's tally at 11:15 of the third period ended up being the game-winner against his former team. It ended a 13-game goal drought for the fourth-line center, who has been a regular in the Bruins' lineup. He's at 17 points in 58 appearances, matching his total from all 82 contests a year ago. Kuraly has added 79 shots on net, 64 hits, 36 blocked shots, 41 PIM and a plus-1 rating this season.

  • Bruins' Morgan Geekie: Power-play tally in win

    Geekie scored a power-play goal and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Geekie's point streak is up to nine games (eight goals, five assists), so he doesn't look to be rusty after the Olympic break. The 27-year-old forward has matched his 33-goal total from 77 contests last season, and he's two points shy of the 57 he put up in 2024-25 as well. He's added 130 shots on net, 91 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Geekie has defied expectations two years running, and he's still shooting 25.4 percent in 2025-26, the best mark of any player with at least 100 shots.

  • Sharks' Ty Dellandrea: Resumes skating

    Dellandrea (lower body) skated by himself while wearing equipment Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

    Dellandrea also skated on his own without equipment earlier in the week. He's clearly making progress, but Dellandrea will almost certainly have to get into a practice and take contact before drawing back into the lineup, so his return likely isn't imminent. The 25-year-old has two goals, 11 points, 18 PIM and 117 hits in 42 appearances in 2025-26. He was last in the lineup Jan. 6.

  • Alex Newhook C | MON

    Canadiens' Alex Newhook: Nabs helper in return

    Newhook recorded a power-play assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

    Newhook missed more than three months while recovering from a fractured ankle. The 25-year-old's injury derailed what was shaping up as a breakout season -- he's at 13 points, 25 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-7 rating over 18 appearances. Keep an eye on him in fantasy, though approach with caution, as he returned in a third-line role with 13:18 of ice time.

  • Islanders' Calum Ritchie: Snags helper in overtime win

    Ritchie logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

    A lower-body injury cost Ritchie six of the Islanders' last seven games before the Olympic break, though he was able to return before the pause. The 21-year-old is currently handling middle-six minutes with power-play time for the Islanders. He's at 16 points, 51 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 42 appearances, so his value in dynasty formats is higher than in redraft leagues.

  • Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Tallies game-winner in overtime

    Pageau scored the game-winning goal and added three shots on net and five hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

    Pageau came up clutch at 1:46 of overtime to give the Islanders a win in a game they failed to lead at any point in regulation. The third-line center had four goals and an assist over the last four games of January before going cold to start February. He can provide bursts of offense and steady all-around production, making him a decent streaming forward. Pageau has 13 goals, 25 points, 54 shots on net, 78 hits and 43 blocked shots over 51 outings this season.

  • Paul Cotter C | NJ

    Devils' Paul Cotter: Snaps slump in loss

    Cotter scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins.

    Cotter went 23 games without a point after scoring in three straight contests in mid-December. The 26-year-old has maintained a bottom-six role for the Devils despite his struggles. He has just 11 points, 49 shots on net, 155 hits and a minus-14 rating over 56 outings this season, giving him minimal appeal in most fantasy formats.

  • Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Adds empty-netter

    Lizotte scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

    Lizotte was out for the Penguins' last game before the Olympic break while awaiting the birth of his first child. The new dad had to wait a while to get back into game action, but he was able to contribute a goal in his return. The 28-year-old forward has seven goals, 18 points, 44 shots on net, 42 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 47 appearances this season while playing in a bottom-six role.

  • Tommy Novak C | PIT

    Penguins' Thomas Novak: Opens scoring on power play

    Novak scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

    Novak has a four-game point streak to start February, earning three goals and an assist in that span. The Penguins are likely to take a balanced approach to distributing ice time while Sidney Crosby (lower body) is out for at least four weeks. Novak got top billing on the lineup sheet Thursday, but look for Ben Kindel to also see a boost in ice time. Novak has 12 goals, 20 helpers, 87 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 57 appearances this season.

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