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Hertl scored a power-play goal and fired two shots on net in Monday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Hertl kept the Golden Knights from being shut out with his power-play tally late in the second period. The 32-year-old center is now up to a three-game point streak and a run of play with 13 points over his last eight games. Overall, he has 20 goals, 43 points, 126 shots on net, 57 hits and 23 blocks through 48 outings this season. The 13-year veteran has ramped up his quality of play as of late and is back on track for the fifth 60-plus point regular season of his career. While he's been bumped down to a third-line role with Mitch Marner sliding into the second-line center spot amidst multiple injuries, Hertl hasn't lost much playing time, and he remains a strong fantasy option in most standard leagues.

Dach (foot) was activated off long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Minnesota, per the NHL media site.

Dach is set to suit up for the first time since Nov. 15 versus the Bruins, a stretch of 31 games on the shelf due to his foot problem. With his injury concerns behind him, Dach figures to step into a top-six role and should see minutes with the man advantage.

Konecny scored two goals and fired five shots on net in Monday's 2-1 win over Vegas.

Konecny's two-goal performance Monday isn't a rare accomplishment at first glance, but he was the only player on the Flyers to record a point in the winning effort. If that's not impressive enough, the second of his two unassisted goals was shorthanded, as he took off on a breakaway before burying a shot top shelf to score Monday's go-ahead tally. With Monday's performance, the 28-year-old winger is up to 17 goals, 43 points, 108 shots on net, 60 hits and 25 blocks through 47 games this season. After a slow start to the season in the goal department, he has 12 markers and 23 points over his last 22 games. His impact on the Flyers is often overshadowed by the team's developing young talent, but he's on pace for his second consecutive 70-point regular season. Konecny is a must-start in all fantasy formats for the foreseeable future.

Cooley stopped 29 of 31 shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Devils.

Cooley hasn't suffered a defeat in regulation since Dec. 10, going 3-0-1 with a 1.74 GAA and a .941 save percentage over that stretch. Cooley has made three appearances in January and has allowed two or fewer goals each time. If the rotation between the posts continues, Cooley could be in line to start Friday at home against the Capitals, with Dustin Wolf likely getting the nod against the Penguins on Wednesday.

Kadri scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Devils.

Kadri represented all the offense the Flames could muster in this game after notching a goal midway through the second period. The marker snapped a 13-game scoring drought for the 35-year-old playmaker, whose last goal had come Dec. 18. Kadri remains a valuable offensive weapon for the Flames, and he seems to be trending in the right direction after cracking the scoresheet in the Flames' last two contests.

Mercer scored a goal with his lone shot in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

Mercer enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign with eight goals and 13 points over his first 12 regular-season contests. However, the winger has cooled off considerably since then and has been limited to only 16 points (five goals, 11 helpers) in his subsequent 37 appearances. Mercer will continue to have opportunities to produce, especially given that he's posted three points over his last four games, but the overall drop in production since that hot start has limited his appeal in most formats.

Bobrovsky turned aside 24 of 27 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks, with San Jose's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

All three goals Bobrovsky allowed came in a six-minute stretch early in the second period, but the Panthers didn't even get on the board until the third. The veteran netminder is having an awful January, going 2-5-0 in seven starts with a 4.22 GAA and an .824 save percentage while playing behind a Florida blue line missing two stalwarts in Seth Jones (upper body) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body).

Hill stopped 15 of 17 shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

Across his first seven appearances of the season, Monday's game marks Hill's first regulation loss after he allowed a goal to Philadelphia's Travis Konecny in both the first and third periods. With the loss, Hill now holds a 2-1-2 record, a 3.01 GAA and an .873 save percentage on the year. Despite struggling over the small sample size, the 29-year-old goaltender should be heavily featured down the stretch as the Golden Knights inch closer to securing a playoff spot in the Pacific Division. While the numbers aren't great, Hill should earn a decent number of wins behind Vegas' offense, making him a decent backup option in two-goalie fantasy formats. His next chance to bounce back is Thursday in Boston.

Misa picked up two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over Florida.

Both helpers came in the second period, as Misa helped set up tallies by Vincent Desharnais and Mario Ferraro. The points were the first in four games for Misa since rejoining the Sharks from the World Juniors, and on the season, the second overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft has a goal and five points in 11 contests.

Chernyshov produced two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

The rookie winger helped set up two second-period tallies, including what proved to be the game-winner by Vincent Desharnais. Chernyshov had just one point (an assist) over his prior seven games as his early scoring binge fades, and the 20-year-old has fallen out of a top-six role, although he's still skating on the second power-play unit.