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MacDermid logged a season-high four hits in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers.

MacDermid has a short-term path to playing time while Stefan Noesen (illness) and Erik Haula (ankle) are out. Even if he continues to suit up, MacDermid will have extremely limited minutes on the fourth line -- his 6:36 of ice time Tuesday was his fourth-highest total of the season. He doesn't have a point this season while adding five shots on net, 29 hits and 19 PIM across 17 appearances.

Seeler notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Seeler set up Bobby Brink's opening goal 3:44 into the first period. The helper ended a six-game point drought for Seeler. The 31-year-old defenseman isn't one to get on the scoresheet a lot, and he's had to focus on his own zone a bit more while paired with Jamie Drysdale, who has a bit more flair on offense. Seeler is at 13 points, 43 shots on net, 44 hits, 99 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 40 appearances this season. He needs just two more points to top his career high from 2022-23.

Letang notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

The helper was Letang's first point in six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 37-year-old blueliner has seen plenty of ice time in a top-four role, but he's had some trouble getting involved on offense this season. He's at 17 points, 92 shots on net, 71 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating over 40 appearances. Letang hasn't finished below a 0.5 points-per-game pace since 2009-2010, but that could change in 2024-25 if he doesn't heat up.

Oleksiak scored a goal on three shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Oleksiak cut through the Penguins defense and tied the game at 2-2, and Eeli Tolvanen followed it up for the go-ahead tally 50 seconds later. The goal was Oleksiak's first since Oct. 29 versus the Canadiens. The 32-year-old has two points over his last three outings but has just nine points through 45 contests overall. He's added 35 hits, 38 shots on net, 100 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. Oleksiak was on the third pairing Tuesday after head coach Dan Bylsma shuffled his lines following an embarrassment in Detroit on Sunday, but the blueliner has typically seen top-four minutes this season.

Phillips was traded to the Jets from the Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Phillips has significantly more NHL experience than Kuzmin, having logged 56 games for the Blackhawks over the last four seasons. In those outings, the 2020 fifth-round pick managed two goals and 10 assists while averaging 15:60 of ice time. With Colin Miller (neck) seemingly close to returning, it seems unlikely Phillips will be brought up to the NHL roster any time soon.

Ekholm (undisclosed) missed the morning skate and will be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Minnesota, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Ekholm has six goals and 18 points in 43 appearances in 2024-25. Josh Brown is likely to draw into the lineup against the Wild if Ekholm is unavailable.

McCabe (upper body) said Wednesday that his status for Thursday's home game against New Jersey will be a coach's decision, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

McCabe has been sidelined for the past week and a half due to his upper-body injury, but he appears to be trending toward a return. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's matchup against the Devils, the Maple Leafs also have games against the Canadiens on Saturday and against Tampa Bay on Monday, and he'll likely be in the mix to return in those games if he isn't given the green light against New Jersey.

Fowler posted an assist and went plus-1 in 25:05 of ice time in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Fowler threw a shot on net from the point that was eventually buried by Colton Parayko to open the scoring early in the first period. Fowler hasn't been held off the scoresheet in back-to-back games since his first two outings with the Blues. The change of scenery seems to have done wonders for the smooth-skating blueliner, as he's compiled four goals, 11 points and a plus-5 rating through 15 appearances with St. Louis. Fowler didn't find the back of the net over 17 games with Anaheim. The 33-year-old should be rostered in all formats -- he's skating alongside Colton Parayko on the top pairing in addition to quarterbacking the No. 1 power-play unit.

Faber (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Edmonton on Wednesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Faber will be out of action for his fourth straight outing due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the young blueliner was stuck in a five-game goal drought during which he managed just one helper to go with eight shots, seven blocks and one hit while averaging 24:12 of ice time. With Jonas Brodin (lower body) also unavailable, Travis Dermott and David Jiricek will continue to see minutes on the blue line.

Brodin (lower body) won't play in Wednesday's home game against the Oilers, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Brodin has dealt with a lower-body injury for nearly a week, and he'll be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game Wednesday. Brock Faber (upper body) will also remain sidelined against the Oilers, so Travis Dermott and David Jiricek should continue to see time in the lineup. Brodin's next chance to return will be against the Predators on Saturday.