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Celebrini scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Celebrini's third-period tally spoiled Logan Thompson's shutout bid. This was Celebrini's third goal and sixth point over his last six outings. The 18-year-old rookie reached the 50-point mark Saturday (21 goals, 29 helpers), becoming the second rookie to hit that threshold, following the Canadiens' Lane Hutson. Celebrini has added 196 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a minus-27 rating over 56 appearances.

Chytil (upper body) left Saturday's 6-2 win over Chicago late in the third period and there was no update on his status after game, per Kevin Woodley of NHL.com.

Chytil stumbled when he attempted to get off the ice, which wasn't a good sign, given his concussion history. The 25-year-old forward has two goals and four assists in 15 games with the Canucks since being acquired from the Rangers in late January. If Chytil can't play against Utah on Sunday, Jonathan Lekkerimaki will probably be in the lineup.

Protas scored a goal and went plus-3 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Protas has six goals and two assists over his last five contests, a span in which he's added 10 shots on net and a plus-11 rating. That level of offense is unsustainable for every player, but it's a good burst of production from one of the league's top even-strength performers this season. Through Saturday's action, Protas is tied for seventh in the NHL with 54 even-strength points. He's at 29 goals, 59 points, 126 shots on net and a league-best plus-41 rating through 67 appearances. While shooting 23.0 percent is a red flag for future regression, Protas has been too good to ignore in 2024-25.

Strome scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Strome set a positive tone with the first of three Capitals goals in the first period. He's scored in three of the last four contests and has six points over eight outings in March, a good pace on offense despite being a little quieter than his 10-point February. For the season, Strome is up to 21 goals, 65 points, 120 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 67 contests in a top-six role.

Glass scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.

Glass scored against his old team, and while the Devils didn't come out on top, he continues to prove why they traded for him at the deadline. The 25-year-old has centered the third line in his time with the Devils, picking up two goals and two assists over four contests. For the season, he has 19 points, 83 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-4 rating over 55 appearances when accounting for his time with the Penguins. Glass can't keep up a point-per-game pace, but he's worth a look at least as a streamer in fantasy until the offense cools down.

Hischier scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.

Hischier brought the Devils within a goal in the third period, but the Penguins fended them off with three goals over the final six minutes. With four goals and two assists over eight outings in March, Hischier is having a fine month. He's up to 28 goals -- one better than last season -- and has added 24 assists, 164 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 62 appearances. He's also earned 23 of his 52 points on the power play, making this by far his most productive campaign with the man advantage.

Bemstrom registered an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

This was Bemstrom's first NHL point of the campaign. He's currently filling a fourth-line role, but he's averaged just 8:54 of ice time over 10 appearances this season, so his fantasy value remains minimal. Bemstrom may be sent back to the AHL when Thomas Novak (lower body) is healthy enough to play.

Acciari recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

Acciari ended his 12-game slump by setting up the first of two goals by Connor Dewar in this contest, which tied the game at 1-1. Even with the lack of offense, Acciari has moved up the lineup, though he could see his ice time cut again once Thomas Novak (lower body) is healthy. Acciari is at 10 points, 69 shots on net, 147 hits, 89 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 69 appearances this season.

Rakell scored a goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

Rakell has gotten on the scoresheet in seven of eight games in March, earning six goals and four assists. The 31-year-old's tally Saturday gave the Penguins a 3-1 lead in the second period. For the season, he's up to 31 goals, 59 points, 171 shots on net, 101 hits, 70 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 68 appearances. He's poised to reach the 60-point mark for the third time in his career, and his personal bests of 34 goals and 69 points from 2017-18 with the Ducks are within reach by the end of the campaign.

Kulich has entered the concussion protocol Sunday after leaving Saturday's game against Vegas, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Coach Lindy Ruff said Kulich is feeling "worse" Sunday after taking a hard hit from Brett Howden in Saturday's contest, so the center will now be sidelined until he can clear the protocol, which likely rules him out for Monday's game in Boston. The 20-year-old Kulich has 12 goals and 19 points through 49 games this season.