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Ristolainen logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

This was Ristolainen's first point in four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He had a lower-body injury scare Jan. 28 versus the Blue Jackets but ultimately didn't miss another game. The 31-year-old has been limited to four helpers, 26 shots on net, 20 hits and 26 blocked shots through 17 outings this season, and his low production and injury risk make it tough to trust him in fantasy.

Zegras scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

Zegras had been limited to two helpers over his previous six games. The 24-year-old reached the 20-goal mark for the third time in his career after missing that milestone in each of the previous two campaigns. He's at 47 points (17 on the power play), 119 shots on net, 34 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 54 appearances this season.

Doughty recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Doughty snapped a 14-game point drought with the helper on Quinton Byfield's overtime tally. The 36-year-old Doughty went minus-13 with 23 shots on net, 10 hits, eight blocked shots and 14 PIM in that span. He's shown some age-related regression this season with just 14 points over 45 appearances, and Doughty has also taken a step back in physicality with 24 hits, 49 blocks and 28 PIM. Still, he's playing a large role on the top pairing, so there is some potential for an uptick in production.

Byfield scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Byfield ended a five-game point drought at a good time, cashing in on an Adrian Kempe feed 2:48 into the extra session. The 23-year-old Byfield has struggled with consistency this season, with his tally Saturday being just his 10th goal and third game-winner. He's at 29 points, 109 shots on net, 37 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 52 appearances.

Bussi will get the start Sunday against the Kings, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Three days after becoming the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 20 wins, Bussi will get yet another start. The 27-year-old rookie needed just 24 games to reach that milestone as he carries a 20-3-1 record, 2.22 GAA and .906 save percentage into his 25th NHL start. The Kings rank 28th in the league at 2.58 goals per game.

Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester, the team announced Sunday.

Rosen has been marvelous at the AHL level this season, notching 32 points (20 goals, 12 assists) in 28 games played. The 22-year-old will rejoin the Sabres for the first time in 2026, seeking to build on the seven points (three goals, four assists) he had in 13 NHL games earlier this season.

Groshev has been reassigned to AHL Syracuse, according to the NHL media site.

Groshev's reassignment comes in combination with the activation of star Victor Hedman from injured reserve. The 24-year-old Groshev got in one game at the NHL level in this most recent stint, skating for 9:57 against the Mammoth on Jan 26. He'll head to AHL Syracuse, where he has 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 35 games.

Hedman (elbow) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Following a 22-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday. He has compiled 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and eight hits across 18 appearances this season. Hedman will probably occupy a role on the top pairing and see time on the power play against the Bruins on Sunday.

Barzal recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

Barzal made his presence felt on two of the Islanders' three goals, and the 28-year-old playmaker continues to make a huge impact as a reliable point producer. Barzal recorded 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) over 15 appearances in January.

Josi recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Josi came through when the Predators needed him the most, as the star blueliner scored the decisive goal with 1:14 left in the game. It was his 10th goal of the season, and his assist on Filip Forsberg's power-play tally was Josi's 23rd helper. Josi's 33 points rank fifth on the team and lead Nashville's defensemen.