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McMichael logged an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4.

McMichael set up Tom Wilson's empty-netter in the final minute of the third period. The 24-year-old McMichael has regained a scoring touch in the postseason with three goals on 12 shots, one assist, three hits and a plus-3 rating over four outings. He's in a top-six role and should continue to be a steady source of offense throughout the playoffs.

Strome scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4.

Strome has gotten on the scoresheet in seven straight games, earning five goals and seven assists in that span. He's picked up two goals, five helpers, eight shots, a plus-3 rating, three blocked shots and two hits over four playoff contests. Strome is locked in on the top line and red-hot on offense, so he's a strong choice in DFS at this stage of the postseason.

Protas (foot) will not suit up for Game 4 against Montreal on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Protas will miss a 10th consecutive game Sunday, as he hasn't been in the lineup since April 4 versus Chicago. He'll have a few days to try to work his way back to full health before Game 5 on Wednesday. Considering the long layoff since his last appearance, Protas may be eased into action once he's cleared to play.

Perfetti logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Blues in Game 4.

Perfetti has two helpers, eight shots, seven hits and two blocked shots over four playoff contests. The 23-year-old winger has continued to play in a top-six role after doing so for much of his 18-goal, 50-point regular season. Perfetti offers plenty of scoring upside and can also chip in a little physicality for fantasy managers seeking a well-rounded depth forward in DFS.

Texier logged an assist and three hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.

Texier has earned two shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over his two playoff appearances. His spot in the lineup isn't safe -- Mathieu Joseph is in the mix as well, and both players could end up in the press box if the Blues' postseason run is long enough to allow Dylan Holloway (lower body) to return. After a regular season with just 11 points, 50 shots on net and 20 hits over 31 games, Texier has minimal scoring upside for fantasy.

Sundqvist notched an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.

Sundqvist set up Robert Thomas' third-period tally. The helper was Sundqvist's second point over four games this postseason, and he's added two shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-3 rating. The 31-year-old has primarily played on the third line, but he's getting enough power-play time to be worth a look as a DFS option with some scoring upside, though it is somewhat limited by his even-strength role.

Thomas scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.

Thomas has racked up five points over his last two games. The 25-year-old scored an insurance tally in the third period of Sunday's win, helping the Blues pull even in the series, which is tied 2-2. The center has two goals, four assists, seven shots on net, seven hits and an even plus-minus rating over four playoff contests. Thomas will try to carry over his success from home ice as the series shifts back to Winnipeg for Game 5 on Wednesday.

Schenn scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.

Schenn scored at 17:23 of the second period and then helped on a Justin Faulk goal just over a minute later. The 33-year-old Schenn had been held off the scoresheet in the playoffs prior to Sunday, and he had earned just two points over his last eight regular-season outings. The second-line center has contributed five shots on net, 16 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-1 rating over four playoff contests, but with the Blues finding their way on offense, he could be more involved late in the first round.

Eriksson Ek registered an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Eriksson Ek helped out on Jared Spurgeon's game-tying goal in the third period. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek hasn't enjoyed the scoring bounty of linemates Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy -- the helper was Eriksson Ek's first point this postseason. The center has added a plus-3 rating, four PIM, 17 shots on net, seven hits and eight blocked shots while seeing top-line minutes, so he's in a good position to succeed.

Rossi scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Rossi has three points over the last two games since officially being moved down to the fourth line. While that assignment doesn't bode well for his long-term production, it has been enough to spark his offense in the first round. He's added eight shots on net, four hits and a plus-2 rating over four contests versus Vegas in this series.