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Bichsel scored a goal on four shots, added two PIM, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Bichsel tacked on a goal at 12:42 of the third period to produce the final score. He has two points, a plus-4 rating, 17 PIM and 16 hits across his last five contests. The 20-year-old is doing fine in a limited role on the third pairing, earning seven points, 31 shots on net, 132 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-6 rating across 32 appearances. Offense probably won't be his calling card in the long run, but he's shaping up to be a physically intimidating bottom-four option who can take care of business in his own zone.

Johnson logged an assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Johnson was in the lineup over Damon Severson and Jake Christiansen for this contest after being a healthy scratch for the previous four games. The helper ended Johnson's four-game skid, which occurred during March after another lengthy run in the press box. There's no telling if he'll stick in the lineup the rest of the way, and he's unlikely to help most fantasy managers even if he does. Johnson has six helpers, 22 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 18 hits and a minus-10 rating across 39 appearances this season.

Johnson notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

This was Johnson's first point in nine appearances since returning to the Avalanche in a deadline-day deal with the Flyers. The 37-year-old has just four points to go with 26 shots on net, 55 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 31 outings this season. He'll likely play regularly until Josh Manson (upper body) is able to return.

McCabe (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Columbus, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

McCabe was injured Wednesday against Florida late in the final period and did not return. The blueliner has two goals, 21 assists, 118 hits and 135 blocked shots over 66 games this season. Philippe Myers, who has been a healthy scratch in his last 11 games, is expected to replace McCabe in the lineup, partnering with Simon Benoit on the third pairing.

Roy (personal) was back at practice ahead of Friday's clash with the Blackhawks, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Roy's return to the team following a two-game stint away should see him reclaim a spot on the blue line versus Chicago -- a move that likely means Dylan McIlrath will be back in the press box as a healthy scratch. In his last five outings, the 20-year-old Roy has generated one goal, two assists and nine shots while dishing out six hits and recording six blocks.

Toews scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

After helping to set up Colorado's first two tallies of the night in the first period, Toews potted his own early in the third. It's the second three-point performance in the last six games for the veteran defenseman, who continues to benefit from his partnership with Cale Makar. Over the last 15 contests, Toews has racked up two goals and 13 points.

Makar scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

With his tally in the final minute of the second period, Makar became the ninth defenseman in NHL history with 30 or more goals in a season -- a list that includes Hall of Famers Paul Coffey, Bobby Orr, Denis Potvin and Ray Bourque. Makar is surging to wrap up the regular season, racking up six goals and 15 points in the last 10 games, and his next point will give him 91 on the campaign to establish a new career high.

Ferraro logged two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Ferraro is picking up the slack for the Sharks defense, which is missing multiple regulars due to injuries. The 26-year-old has five helpers over his last five contests for one of his best stretches of the season. He's up to 17 points, 72 shots on net, 144 hits, 120 blocked shots, 53 PIM and a minus-26 rating across 75 appearances this season.

Thompson scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Thompson has a goal and an assist over two appearances during his current stint in the NHL. The 23-year-old has a chance to stick around if Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) or Vincent Desharnais (upper body) miss the rest of the season. Thompson has produced four goals, eight points, 38 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 26 appearances, making this officially his rookie year.

Walman supplied an assist and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Walman made his first return to San Jose since the Sharks dealt him to the Oilers ahead of the trade deadline. He was able to get on the scoresheet and is up to seven points through 13 appearances with his new team. Overall, the defenseman has 39 points (eight on the power play), 155 shots on net, 142 blocked shots, 57 hits, 42 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 63 outings this season.