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  • Bruins' Nikita Zadorov: Nabs assist Tuesday

    Zadorov logged an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.

    Zadorov earned his first point in seven games since he missed a contest due to an ankle issue. The 30-year-old defenseman has been under 20 minutes of ice time in each of the last four games, which is a product of the Bruins' defense being fully healthy. Zadorov has produced 18 points, 72 shots on net, 146 hits, 81 blocked shots, 125 PIM and a plus-19 rating over 59 appearances this season, making him a strong source of all-around physical production in fantasy.

  • Canadiens' Mike Matheson: Trio of assists in loss

    Matheson notched three assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Sharks.

    Matheson helped out on goals by Oliver Kapanen, Phillip Danault and Alex Newhook in this contest. The 32-year-old Matheson has four points over his last two games, and he also picked up a power-play helper Tuesday, his first contribution with the man advantage all season. Matheson's 32 points this year put him ahead of his 80-game production from the 2024-25 regular season. He's added 85 shots on net, 115 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 57 appearances in a top-four role.

  • Sharks' Dmitry Orlov: Bags power-play assist

    Orlov logged a power-play assist and two hits in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Canadiens.

    Orlov snapped a 12-game point drought with the helper. Despite his recent struggles on offense, he has maintained a power-play role for the Sharks. The defenseman has put together a solid season overall, earning 24 points (12 on the power play), 59 shots on net, 89 hits, 57 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-12 rating over 59 appearances. He has a shot to reach the 30-point mark for the first time in three years.

  • Brett Kulak D | COL

    Avalanche's Brett Kulak: First point with new team

    Kulak generated an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

    The helper was Kulak's first point in five games with the Avalanche. The defenseman has taken on a third-pairing role since he was acquired from the Penguins. For three teams this season, Kulak has accumulated 10 points, 68 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 61 appearances.

  • Cale Makar D | COL

    Avalanche's Cale Makar: Posts three points in win

    Makar scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

    Makar opened the scoring at 11:33 of the first period and helped out on the Avalanche's next two tallies as well. The 27-year-old defenseman has three goals and three assists over his last three outings. He was quiet heading into the Olympics, but he's on a roll again and should continue to put up big numbers on offense. Makar has 18 goals, 64 points (21 on the power play), 162 shots on net, 99 blocked shots and a plus-34 rating over 60 appearances.

  • Brock Faber D | MIN

    Wild's Brock Faber: Two-point effort in win

    Faber scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Lightning.

    Faber made an early impact with his goal at 3:46 of the first period, and he set up a Kirill Kaprizov empty-netter in the third as well. This was Faber's first multi-point effort since Jan. 31 versus the Oilers. The 23-year-old defenseman is up to 14 goals, 40 points, 133 shots on net, 121 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating over 62 appearances. At his current pace, he has a good chance to reach the 50-point mark in just his third NHL campaign, cementing his status within the upper tiers of blueliners.

  • Quinn Hughes D | MIN

    Wild's Quinn Hughes: One of each Tuesday

    Hughes scored a goal on four shots, added a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Lightning.

    Hughes set up Mats Zuccarello's tally in the second period and added a goal of his own in the third. Over his last 14 outings, Hughes has three goals and 19 helpers, with 10 of those assists coming on the power play. He's up to six goals, 61 points (28 on the power play), 155 shots on net, 63 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 56 appearances between the Wild and the Canucks this season.

  • Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Goal, assist in overtime win

    Bouchard scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Senators.

    Bouchard has three goals and eight assists during his five-game point streak, with four of those efforts yielding multiple points. The 26-year-old defenseman got involved late, helping out on Zach Hyman's equalizer with 1:25 left in regulation before scoring the game-winner 1:50 into overtime. Bouchard is up to 18 goals, 71 points (25 on the power play), 172 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 62 appearances this season. It's just the second time he's reached the 70-point mark, but his career-best total of 82 points from 2023-24 is well within reach.

  • Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Three-game, four-point streak

    Hamilton had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win over Florida on Tuesday.

    Hamilton's goal stood as the winner. He put the Devils up 2-1 on a 4-on-4 early in the second frame. The veteran defender is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (two goals, two assists) amidst trade rumors. Hamilton has some control over his destination with a modified no-trade list with 10 teams he'd agree to move to. He's one of the NHL's highest-volume shooters from the blueline who can run the power play, and he'd be effective no matter where he lands.

  • Jake Walman D | EDM

    Oilers' Jake Walman: Held out of third period

    Walman sustained an undisclosed injury Tuesday versus the Senators, but it isn't expected to be serious, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.

    Walman was held out of the third period of Tuesday's contest. The 30-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's game versus the Hurricanes. It doesn't seem like he's in danger of a lengthy absence, and the Oilers will have Connor Murphy ready to step into the lineup Friday if Walman can't go.

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