Barkey scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Capitals.

Barkey has two goals and an assist over his last four contests. The 20-year-old is listed in a top-six role, but he hasn't seen more than 15 minutes of ice time since Jan. 29 versus the Bruins. That suggests he's functionally more of a middle-six option, though his recent scoring success could earn him more minutes. For the season, Barkey has five goals, nine assists, 39 shots on net, 37 hits, 19 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 37 appearances in his rookie year.

Larkin scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's loss to the Penguins.

Larkin has scored twice in the Red Wings' last four games. He has produced two goals and one assist in his last four outings. Larkin has 12 power-play goals this season and should remain a key contributor down the stretch despite the team's struggles.

Miller scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Miller has two goals and four assists during a four-game point streak. The 33-year-old's tally in the first period Tuesday stood as the game-winner. Miller is up to 16 goals, 47 points (15 on the power play), 130 shots on net, 118 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-26 rating through 61 outings this season. Miller has worked fairly well alongside Tye Kartye and Conor Sheary lately while playing in a middle-six capacity.

Lundestrom (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with the Hurricanes, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Luddestrom is currently mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he recorded just one shot. Filling a fourth-line role, the 26-year-old center hasn't produced enough offensive value or category coverage to make him more than a low-end fantasy option this season. If he does miss out, Luca Del Bel Belluz figures to take Lundestrom's spot in the lineup.

McQueen signed an amateur tryout agreement with AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

McQueen hasn't signed an entry-level contract yet with Anaheim, but inking an ATO without locking into an NHL contract will enable him to participate in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The 19-year-old had 11 goals, 27 points and 45 PIM in 36 outings with Providence College as a freshman in 2025-26. Anaheim selected him with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Protas (upper body) won't travel with the Capitals to New Jersey for Thursday's game, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

The Capitals will be back at home for Saturday's game against Buffalo, so Protas might still be an option for that match. However, the 25-year-old also missed Wednesday's optional skate, so it's possible that he's not especially close to returning. Protas has 23 goals and 47 points in 70 outings this campaign. Thursday's tilt will be his second straight game on the shelf.

Aston-Reese was elevated from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

Aston-Reese has appeared in just 26 NHL games this season, recording one goal, four assists and 17 shots while averaging 9:37 of ice time. Even with his promotion to the NHL roster, Aston-Reese is far from a lock to secure a spot in the lineup against the Hurricanes on Thursday and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch.

Amadio tallied a goal, distributed an assist and placed two shots on net in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.

Amadio posted his third multi-point game of March with an assist on Jordan Spence's goal before finding the back of the net himself for the lone goal of the third period. With the two-point outing Tuesday, Amadio is up to 13 goals, 19 assists, 89 shots on net, 95 hits and 45 blocked shots across 74 games this season. Over his last 15 games, the 29-year-old forward has been a strong source of category coverage with 10 points, 18 shots on net, 13 hits and 13 blocked shots. He is a solid waiver-wire pickup in deep fantasy leagues for the time being.

McMichael picked up two assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

The 25-year-old McMichal had a hand in a pair of Alex Ovechkin tallies. McMichael has gone 10 straight games without scoring a goal of his own, but over the last seven games, he's notched six assists. He has four helpers during a three-game point streak and is one point away from 40 on the season.

Bennett registered two assists, placed three shots on net and had two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Ottawa.

Bennett posted his second multi-assist game in his last five appearances in Tuesday's clash, where he recorded the primary helper on each of the Panthers' final two goals. With the pair of apples, he is up to 31 assists, 56 points, 183 shots on net, 112 hits and 29 blocked shots through 71 games this season. Since the Olympic break, the 29-year-old center has eight assists and 14 points across his last 14 appearances. He has a strong chance to reach the 60-point mark for the first time in his 11-year NHL career.