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Vladar stopped 20 of 22 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Mammoth. The third goal was an empty-netter at the 18:12 mark of the third period.

Vladar was coming off back-to-back wins, but he was unable to keep that run alive. That said, the offense failed to provide him with any support, as they were shut out and mustered only 16 shots on goal. Vladar will aim to bounce back if he starts Saturday on the road against the Penguins.

Chmelar scored a goal Thursday in a 6-2 win over Toronto.

It was Chmelar's first NHL goal and point in his seventh NHL game. He had been recalled from Hartford of the AHL on Tuesday. Chmelar made the game 4-2 at the mid-point of the third when he scored on a breakaway after a Toronto turnover.

Lafreniere scored a goal and added two assists in a 6-2 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Lafreniere's goal, which stood as the winner, gave the Rangers their first regulation win at home since a 3-2 win against the Blues on Nov. 24. That's a span of 19 games. Lafreniere has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his last six (13 shots). He has disappointed fantasy managers this season, and at 24, he may be who is going to be. Use him if you can carry a playmaking winger on a 50-point pace.

Zibanejad had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Zibanejad has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last three games (12 shots). But more importantly, he helped secure the Rangers' first regulation win at home since a 3-2 win against the Blues on Nov. 24 (19 games). Zibanejad has 25 goals, 31 assists and 166 shots in 60 games.

Lee scored twice in Michigan State University's 7-1 win over the University of Minnesota on Thursday.

Lee was a big part of the Spartans' success in this contest. The 19-year-old winger is up to 14 goals and 27 points through 31 appearances this season. The Nashville prospect will try to keep his offense going as the Spartans look poised for a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year.

Martone scored twice in Michigan State University's 7-1 win over the University of Minnesota on Thursday.

Martone is up to 23 goals and 45 points over 31 appearances this season. The Flyers prospect has added a plus-27 rating and 76 PIM as well. Martone will look to guide the Spartans to a deep run in the NCAA Tournament as he continues to excel in his first collegiate season.

Benak scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-3 win over Barrie on Thursday.

Benak has seven points over his last three games. He had a quiet stretch in February, but he looks to have his scoring touch back. For the season, the Czech forward is at 24 goals and 42 assists through 40 appearances.

Jiricek scored twice in OHL Brantford's 5-3 win over Barrie on Thursday.

Jiricek has a pair of two-goal games over his last three outings. The defenseman is up to 17 goals and 51 points across 48 appearances this season, showcasing some unexpectedly strong offense. He signed his entry-level deal in July of 2024, so he'll likely be headed to AHL Springfield for the 2026-27 campaign.

Reynolds scored a goal and added an assist in QMJHL Newfoundland's 4-3 loss to Rouyn-Noranda on Thursday.

Reynolds has produced a career year with three goals and 20 helpers over 56 appearances. He doesn't add much on offense -- it's already clear his path forward as a professional will be in a pure shutdown role. The Kraken prospect will need plenty of development time before potentially getting to the NHL.

Schafer logged five assists in QMJHL Chicoutimi's 7-0 win over Gatineau on Thursday.

Schafer had one of his best games of the season with this performance. He had just seven points over 11 outings in all of February. For the season, the Capitals prospect is up to 18 goals, 24 helpers and 89 shots on net over 46 appearances.