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Sillinger scored an empty-netter and added two assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Sillinger closed out the scoring with an empty-netter at the 17:34 mark of the final frame after assisting on the goals by Damon Severson and Mathieu Olivier in the first period. Aside from being his second game with at least three points this season, with the first one coming back on Oct. 29, Saturday's outing also extended Sillinger's point streak to three games. His longest streak of the season was a four-point spree between Dec. 28 and Jan. 3. Sillinger has seven goals and 32 points through 68 appearances this campaign.

Greig scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.

Greig rounded out the scoring after taking a pass in the slot and going forehand to backhand before ripping a shot glove side. It was Greig's first point in six games and his third point (two goals, one assist) in his last 16 outings. He has produced just 28 points through 64 appearances this season.

Daccord stopped 23 of 27 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Daccord has been struggling lately and has dropped five of his last six outings. He has gone 3-6-0 since the Olympic break, but he has surrendered four or more goals just three times in those contests. On the season, the 29-year-old owns a 2.90 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 42 appearances. He's done a solid job and seems to have reclaimed the No. 1 goaltender role for the Krakne.

Kakko scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Kakko continues to find ways to produce despite his middle-six role, reaching the scoresheet for the third time in his last four outings. He has two goals and four assists during that span. Kakko is on pace to flirt with the 40-point plateau, but he probably won't challenge his career-high 44-point campaign from a year ago.

Foegele scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Foegele intercepted a clearing attempt, took a few strides and ripped a shot from above the right circle that deflected off a Toronto defender and past Joseph Woll. Foegele has four points, including three goals, in his last four games. He has just five shots in that span, so he's been taking advantage of his chances. However, it will be difficult to maintain that pace moving forward.

Giroux scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over Toronto.

Giroux backhanded in a rebound he created himself with a deflection in the second period to give Ottawa a 2-0 lead. The veteran forward has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last four games, but the goal snapped a 13-game drought. Giroux's game is evolving based on age, but he's still on pace to deliver yet another 50-plus point season.

Tufte scored twice in AHL Providence's 5-2 win over Utica on Saturday.

Tufte has secured a career-best year in the AHL with 27 goals and 48 points, as well as a plus-27 rating, over 54 appearances. He's slowed down a bit later, earning just three points over his last six contests. He was passed over for a call-up when the Bruins brought up Lukas Reichel to Boston, but Tufte has been pretty decent for much of the campaign.

Stolarz (throat) received his release from the hospital, and he will travel back to Toronto with his teammates, according to Zoe Pierce of NHL.com on Saturday.

Head coach Craig Berube did not have an update on Stolarz's condition. Stolarz was slated to start Saturday's game in Ottawa, but took a puck to the throat during the pregame warmups. He went to the hospital for precautionary imaging. If Stolarz is unavailable for Tuesday's road game against Boston, the Maple Leafs will probably recall Dennis Hildeby or Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL Toronto.

Hronek scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues.

Hronek pulled one back for the Canucks at the 8:32 mark of the third period, but in the end, his eighth goal of the season wasn't enough to mount a comeback. Hronek has three goals and seven total points over his last nine outings, so he remains a valuable fantasy commodity from his blue-line role. Over 69 games this season, Hronek has eight goals and 39 total points.

Chaffee scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Chaffee has five goals and five helpers over nine outings in March. He's over a point-per-game pace this season in the AHL, earning 23 goals and 51 points through 49 outings. He hasn't been in the NHL since late October, but he's done his part with the Crunch to stay on the radar if a call-up is needed.