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Romanov produced an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Romanov has three helpers over his last three games after going 15 contests without a point. The 24-year-old's role hasn't changed -- he's still a shutdown defenseman in a top-four spot -- but he's getting a little more luck on his side. Overall, he has five helpers, 32 shots on net, 68 hits, 54 blocked shots, 18 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 25 appearances.

Lindgren notched a shorthanded assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Lightning.

Lindgren picked up his first point over 12 outings in December when he set up a Vincent Trocheck goal in the third period. The 26-year-old Lindgren has also gone minus-4 with 19 blocked shots and 13 hits this month. Overall, the stay-at-home defenseman has a modest five points with 42 hits, 50 blocks, 24 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 30 outings in a top-four role this season.

Fox logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Lightning.

Fox has been limited to two helpers and a minus-2 rating over his last seven contests. The 26-year-old defenseman helped out on Artemi Panarin's goal in the first period. Fox is up to 27 points, 58 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 23 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 35 appearances. He's still among the top blueliners in the league, though the Rangers' overall struggles lately have taken a toll on Fox's production.

McDonagh scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.

McDonagh's goal was his first of the season and his first shortie since the 2016-17 campaign. The 35-year-old blueliner snapped a seven-game point drought with the tally. He's been a defensive stalwart with a little supporting offense, earning 10 points, 33 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating over 33 appearances in 2024-25.

Carlo produced an assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Carlo played a team-high 21:17, likely a product of the Bruins having a comfortable lead to protect. The helper was his second in five games, a span in which he's gone plus-4 with nine blocks. Overall, Carlo has generated just five points to go with 37 shots on net, 88 blocks, 47 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 38 appearances in a top-four role.

Lohrei notched an assist and went plus-4 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Lohrei's had the occasional poor defensive game, but he looked good Saturday. The 23-year-old defenseman has four assists and a plus-3 rating over his last seven contests. For the season, he's at 16 points (seven on the power play), 29 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 33 appearances, primarily in a bottom-four role.

Chychrun recorded a goal, a power-play assist, a plus-3 rating and four shots during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Chychrun had been held off the scoresheet in his four previous outings with Saturday's outburst putting him at two goals and eight points in 11 games during the month of December. The 26-year-old filled in so admirably for Alex Ovechkin on the power play during the former's month-long absence that Washington is keeping Chychrun on the top power-play unit for the time being -- which would be a significant boost to his already extensive fantasy value after posting 10 goals and 23 points in 30 games to open the 2024-25 season.

Gostisbehere (upper body) isn't available for Saturday's game against New Jersey.

Gostisbehere has six goals and 27 points in 35 appearances in 2024-25, including 18 points with the man advance. With Gostisbehere unavailable, Ty Smith will make his NHL season debut.

Kylington (upper body) is not progressing in his recovery and is considered month-to-month, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Kylington has not yet been placed on injured reserve, but he could land on the IR list when Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is able to return. Boulding adds Kylington is not doing much activity, so he should not be considered close to a return. Even when healthy, he may not be able to make the lineup on a regular basis.

Walman (lower body) won't play against Calgary on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Walman will miss his third straight game. He has generated five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season. Henry Thrun and Shakir Mukhamadullin have received increased roles during Walman's absence.