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Pastrnak scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over Winnipeg.

The superstar winger opened the scoring late in the first period, intercepting a clearing pass in the Jets' end and then sliding the puck through Connor Hellebuyck's five-hole. Pastrnak extended his point streak to eight games with the performance, a stretch in which he's collected five goals and 12 points.

Arvidsson produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Jets.

The veteran winger gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead late in the second period before having a hand in a Pavel Zacha tally early in the third. Arvidsson has been flying in March, piling up three goals and 11 points in the last 10 games, and he's one goal away from the sixth 20-goal campaign of his career.

Toninato was recalled from AHL Rockford on Friday.

Toninato has appeared in just five NHL games this year in which he registered one assist, six shots and 10 hits while averaging 9:12 of ice time. The 32-year-old center has been significantly more productive in the minors, racking up 16 goals and 27 assists in 52 games for the IceHogs.

Swayman stopped 23 shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Jets.

The 27-year-old netminder took a shutout into the third period, but Jonathan Toews spoiled it on a Winnipeg power play. Swayman has just one regulation loss during a sizzling March, going 5-1-1 in seven starts with a 1.83 GAA and .930 save percentage.

Hellebuyck made 21 saves in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Bruins.

The veteran netminder stumbled again, but he also didn't get much help as the Winnipeg offense stayed on the plane in Boston. Hellebuyck has just one win in his last five starts as any faint chance the Jets might have had of making a late playoff push slips away -- over that stretch he's gone 1-3-1 with a 3.62 GAA and .860 save percentage.

Rielly (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

Rielly was unavailable for team activities Thursday due to his illness, but he's been cleared to suit up for the Maple Leafs' game a day later. Across 12 appearances since the Olympic break, he's recorded two goals, 18 blocked shots, 13 PIM and eight hits while averaging 20:04 of ice time.

Thompson is expected to be in goal at home against New Jersey on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson has played in nine of the Caps' last 11 outings while posting a 5-3-1 record and 2.12 GAA. At some point, the team may decide to ease up on the workload for Thompson, considering it faces a significant uphill battle in securing a playoff spot. Until then, Thompson's ratios continue to be decent, and he's getting frequent starts, making him a top-end fantasy target.

Sturm scored a goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Chicago.

Sturm sparked a comeback effort for the Wild with his goal late in the second period, but Minnesota would be shut out the rest of the way. Overall, the 30-year-old forward has five goals, 11 points, 34 shots on net and 49 hits through 45 games this season. While he's only added offensive contributions every so often, he has two goals over his last five games and is shooting 50 percent in that span. While his fantasy value is limited on Minnesota's fourth line, his recent efficiency could lead to more playing time with the team moving forward.

Bedard tallied the game-winning goal and fired six shots on net in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

Bedard potted the go-ahead tally just over halfway into Thursday's second period to give the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead. The 20-year-old star has been a steady contributor to the team's offense since the Olympic break with five goals and 12 points over his last 11 games. Overall, he has 28 goals, 65 points, 184 shots on net and 21 blocked shots across 55 games this season. He sits just two points shy of tying his career high of 67 points, which he posted across 82 games a year ago. At his current scoring pace, Bedard has a chance to challenge the 80-point mark by the end of the season for the first time in his three-year career.

Mikheyev scored a goal, placed two shots on net and served two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Mikheyev put the Blackhawks on the scoreboard with his tally just over 16 minutes into the contest. With Tuesday's twine finder, he now has 13 goals, 27 points and 102 shots on net across 63 appearances this season. The seventh-year NHL winger has added two goals, four points and 14 shots on net to his season totals over the last seven games. He should continue to play middle-six minutes for Chicago if he periodically adds to the team's offense.