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Hughes notched two assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Hughes helped out on Nico Hischier's power-play tally in the second period and Erik Haula's goal late in the third. The 21-year-old Hughes also led the Devils with 26:37 of ice time, his third-highest total this season. The defenseman has 10 points over 11 outings in March, and he's up to 35 points (11 on the power play), 98 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 62 contests overall.

Hamonic logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

Hamonic had an injury scare late in Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, but he was able to play a top-four role (20:12 of ice time) Saturday with no trouble. The 34-year-old defenseman also has three points over his last three outings, which follows a stretch of 17 contests without a point, a span in which he missed 13 games due to injury. He blocks a lot of shots, so injuries are part of the risk, one that's rarely worth it for fantasy managers. Hamonic is at six points, 70 shots on net, 86 blocks, 66 hits and a minus-15 rating over 55 appearances this season.

Marino put up two assists Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Lightning.

It was his second two-assist game in his last five outings. Marino has been more than solid in his return to the Utah lineup. He's played in just 28 games, and he has one goal and 10 assists. Marino isn't much of a fantasy contributor, but he sure helps stabilize the Hockey Club's back end.

Sanderson registered an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

Sanderson has been good in March with a goal and 11 assists over 11 contests. The 22-year-old defenseman set up a Brady Tkachuk goal to open the scoring early in the second period Saturday. Sanderson is up to 48 points, 154 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating. While his defensive metrics were lacking earlier in the year, he's actually plus-2 in March, showing great improvement in that area while still being a strong source of offense and power-play production.

Harley scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Flyers.

The 23-year-old blueliner opened and closed the scoring on the afternoon, beating Ivan Fedotov through heavy traffic early in the first period before slipping the puck through Samuel Ersson's five-hole just nine seconds into OT. Harley has tied his career high in goals with 15 on the season, and he's surging to close out the schedule. Over the last 11 games, he's recorded five multi-point performances while collecting five goals and 13 points.

Fox notched one goal and an assist in a 5-3 win against Vancouver on Saturday.

Fox tied the game at 1-1 with the lone goal in the second stanza before a wild third period. The 27-year-old blueliner assisted on J.T. Miller's empty-netter for his 14th multi-point performance of 2024-25. Fox has accounted for six goals and 52 points through 63 appearances this campaign.

Weegar (lower body) is expected to play against Seattle on Tuesday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

After participating in warmups, Weegar was a late scratch for Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders. He has accumulated seven goals, 41 points, 153 shots on net, 157 blocked shots and 189 hits across 68 appearances this season. Weegar will probably replace Brayden Pachal in Tuesday's lineup.

Hamonic (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday versus New Jersey, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Hamonic didn't end up missing a full game after exiting Thursday's 5-1 loss to Colorado in the third period. He has a goal, five points, 64 hits and 84 blocks in 54 outings in 2024-25. Hamonic is projected to be paired with Thomas Chabot on Saturday.

Jensen (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Devils, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Jensen will miss his fourth straight game due to the injury. The 34-year-old's next chance to play is Tuesday in Buffalo. Once Jensen is cleared to play again, he'll likely retake a second-pairing role as a shutdown defender.

Martinez (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's matchup against St. Louis.

Martinez sustained the injury after being hit into the end boards by Blues forward Jake Neighbours late in the first period. He logged only 4:55 of ice time in the contest. If Martinez can't play against Philadelphia on Sunday, T.J. Brodie or Louis Crevier could be in the lineup.