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Burns logged an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Burns has three helpers over his last five contests. The defenseman saw a smaller role Saturday (17:51 of ice time) despite the absence of Shayne Gostisbehere due to an illness, but Burns' ice time rebounded Sunday despite Gostisbehere's return. For the season, Burns is up to 25 points, 161 shots on net, 92 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 70 appearances. He continues to handle a top-four role and some power-play time.

Gostisbehere notched an assist and four PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Gostisbehere missed Saturday's game versus the Kings due to an illness, but it was a brief absence. The 31-year-old has earned four helpers over his last three outings and has a total of 10 points over 13 contests since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The defenseman is in one of his best stretches of his season, and he's up to 39 points (22 on the power play), 105 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 40 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 61 appearances.

Bahl notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

Bahl recorded the secondary assist on Jonathan Huberdeau's game-tying goal late in the final stanza. Bahl has a goal, three points and 14 shots on net over his last six games after being held off the scoresheet in six prior outings. During that skid, Bahl was limited to two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating, so he's been able to generate more in the offensive zone recently. Through 60 appearances in 2024-25, Bahl has accounted for three markers, 15 helpers, 67 shots on net, 78 hits, 101 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a minus-1 rating.

Andersson logged three even-strength assists, three shots on goal and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

This was Andersson's second three-point effort of the season and first since Oct. 13. The right-shot blueliner logged the secondary helper on Matthew Coronato's 20th goal of the season in the middle frame and set up Jonathan Huberdeau's game-tying marker late in the third period. Andersson capped it all off by registering the primary assist on Nazem Kadri's game-winner. After being held off the scoresheet in nine straight games from Feb. 8 to March 8, the 28-year-old Andersson has a goal and five helpers across his last six outings. The Flames will need him to continue to produce in order to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff race.

Toews notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Toews has six helpers over his last 11 outings. He doesn't have a multi-point effort in that span, but he remains a consistent contributor on the Avalanche's top pairing. For the season, he's at 34 points, 125 shots on net, 89 blocked shots and a plus-24 rating through 67 appearances.

Malinski scored a goal, blocked two shots and dished out two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against the Canadiens.

Malinski found the back of the net for the opening goal of Saturday's contest off feeds from third-line forwards Joel Kiviranta and Ross Colton. The 26-year-old Malinski is up to three goals, 12 points and 94 blocks in 65 appearances this season. His tally Saturday is the second time this season he's registered points in back-to-back games. Despite receiving limited ice time on the second defensive pairing, Malinski is heating up with five points in his last six games. He has quiet value in deeper fantasy leagues due to his current momentum.

Gostisbehere (illness) will be in the lineup Sunday in Anaheim, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Gostisbehere sat out Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Kings and was a game-time decision heading into Sunday's contest. The left-shot blueliner will resume his usual duties in a bottom-four role in addition to quarterbacking the No. 1 power-play unit. Scott Morrow will be a healthy scratch due to Gostisbehere's return.

Lindgren scored a goal, had two shots on net and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against Montreal.

Lindgren's tally was just over ten minutes into the first period and gave Colorado an early 2-0 lead. It was his second goal with the Avalanche and his fourth of the season, which ties the career high that he set in the 2021-22 campaign. Overall, Lindgren has 22 points, 53 shots on goal and 118 blocks in 64 appearances this season. Since he was acquired from the Rangers via trade March 1, Lindgren has seen just under 20 minutes of ice time per game as a part of Colorado's second defensive pairing. He sees a good chunk of opportunities at even strength but lacks the ceiling that other defenders have offensively in fantasy.

Gostisbehere (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Ducks, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

While head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that he's hopeful Gostisbehere will be able to suit up against Anaheim, the Hurricanes will wait to determine the defenseman's status until after he goes through warmups. Gostisbehere was unavailable Saturday against the Kings but has been productive recently, racking up three assists, nine blocked shots, a hit and a plus-4 rating over his last two appearances.

Roy logged an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Roy has a helper in back-to-back contests, and he's earned three assists with a plus-8 rating over his last six outings. While he doesn't play premium minutes for offense, he's been a fixture in the Capitals' lineup as a shutdown defender. For the season, the 30-year-old blueliner has 23 points, 70 shots on net, 101 hits, 101 blocked shots and a plus-31 rating through 60 appearances.