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Malkin (lower body) took contact during Wednesday's practice, and he might be good to play Thursday versus Boston, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

Malkin has six goals and 11 points in 13 appearances in 2026-27. He missed Tuesday's game against Vegas due to the injury. Andrei Kuzmenko is projected to be a healthy scratch Thursday if Malkin is ready to return.

Scheifele logged two assists (one on the power play), three shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Scheifele has six helpers over his last four games. That has helped to make up for an eight-game goal drought, which is ongoing. The center has two goals, 12 assists, 36 shots on net, 10 hits and nine blocked shots over 16 outings this season. He's finished above the 35-goal mark in three of the last four years and hasn't shot under 15 percent since 2015-16, so expect Scheifele's shooting luck to turn around eventually.

Kuemper will start Wednesday's home game against the Sharks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper has picked up wins in each of his last four starts, posting a 2.94 GAA and .902 save percentage during that time. He's alternated starts with Anton Forsberg over the past week and a half, and that trend will continue Wednesday. The Sharks have generated just 2.56 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the fifth-worst mark in the NHL.

Barron scored a goal on six shots, dished a power-play assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Barron's goal got the Jets' furious comeback within two goals, and he helped out on Kyle Connor's equalizer with 33 seconds left in regulation. The 27-year-old Barron isn't typically part of the power-play mix -- his helper was his first point with a man advantage since the 2023-24 campaign. He's at five points, 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 15 blocked shots and six PIM across 16 outings this season.

Bauer scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged five PIM, doled out two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Bauer dropped the gloves in a massive bout with Arber Xhekaj in the third period. That wasn't the extent of his energy boost, as Bauer's goal at 17:21 of the third period got the Jets on the board. He set up Morgan Barron 42 seconds later, and Winnipeg would continue the rally, pulling off the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history in the process to snap the team's nine-game losing streak. Those two points were the first two of Bauer's career, to go with six shots on net, 23 hits and 28 PIM. The toughness is here to stay, but he's also endearing himself to the Jets by being versatile -- he has switched between defenseman and forward roles in recent games. His usefulness in fantasy is fairly low, but Bauer's a fun story to come out of a tough situation in Winnipeg early in the year.

Kadri scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Kadri has four goals and two assists during a four-game point streak. He has spent the last few games back at center on the third line after opening the season as a top-six winger. The 36-year-old has five goals, nine helpers, 40 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances. Kadri's fantasy value will likely hinge on how productive he can be with the power play, where he's earned six of his 14 points this season.

Garland notched an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

Garland has bounced all around the lineup this season, though that's true of many of the Blue Jackets' forwards. The 30-year-old winger has just the one helper through 13 games, adding 14 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-4 rating. He's currently in a top-six role and on the power play, but fantasy managers can wait to see if he can turn the production up in November before considering him an option to add to their rosters.

Daccord is slated to start at home against Calgary on Wednesday, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Daccord has a 3-3-0 record, 3.96 GAA and .880 save percentage in seven appearances this season. He actually limited the competition to just one goal in each of his opening two starts of 2026-27, but he's posted a 5.40 GAA and an .845 save percentage in his past five appearances. Meanwhile, the Flames are on a roll with a 7-3-0 record over their past 10 games.

Christiansen scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

Christiansen has two goals and two assists over his last six games. The Blue Jackets have been looking for stability on the third pairing, and the 27-year-old has stepped up to fill that role. He's added eight shots on net, 16 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 12 appearances this season. Christiansen will still need to compete with Dante Fabbro and Erik Gudbranson to maintain a steady spot in the lineup.

Provorov scored a power-play goal on four shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

Provorov missed nearly a full month to begin the season due to a lower-body injury, ending a four-year ironman run. This was his second game back, and he was able to get on the scoresheet for the first time with a tally. He's added five shots on net, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating. Provorov should be a defensive stalwart in the top four, but his fantasy value will get a boost if he's regularly on the second power-play unit. He's also an excellent source of blocks.