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Bourque logged a power-play assist and two hits in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Bourque's six-game point streak ended Friday versus the Kings, but he wasn't held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests. The 23-year-old forward has stepped up with consistency recently, though he's still seeing sheltered minutes from time to time in a bottom-six role. He's at nine goals, 20 points (three on the power play), 56 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-2 rating through 54 appearances this season.

Tavares potted his 23rd goal of the season Sunday in a 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.

Tavares beat Joel Blomqvist on a breakaway late in the second period to tie the score at 4-4. Tavares added five shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 18:22 of ice time. The veteran center has found the scoresheet in seven of his last nine games, which is a testament to his consistency at 34 years old. Tavares is at 23 goals, 50 points and a plus-9 rating through 53 appearances this campaign. The Ontario native is currently converting at a 15.9 percent clip, which is slightly higher than his career shooting percentage of 13.0.

Stankoven logged an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Stankoven has earned four points and four shots on net over his last three games since his healthy scratch last Sunday versus the Islanders. The 22-year-old forward saw a team-low 12:58 of ice time Sunday despite being on the top line at even strength -- he was able to help out on a Roope Hintz goal in the second period. Stankoven has 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists), 147 shots on net, 42 hits, six PIM and a plus-2 rating through 57 contests overall.

Granlund recorded a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Granlund is still looking for his first goal as a Star, but he has seven helpers across nine appearances since he was dealt away from the Sharks. His assist Sunday was on Mason Marchment's opening tally 1:56 into the game. For the season, Granlund has been steady on offense with 15 goals, 37 assists, 16 power-play points, 138 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 61 appearances. He continues to see top-six minutes with Dallas, so he can be relied on in fantasy.

Duchene scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Duchene tallied at 13:28 of the first period and also set up the second of Wyatt Johnston's three goals in the contest. This was Duchene's fifth multi-point effort over the last seven games, a span in which he has seven goals and six assists, including six power-play points. For the season, he's up to 62 points (22 on the power play), 112 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 60 appearances. Duchene's top-six role has allowed him to elevate his performance compared to the previous two campaigns, making him a strong source of offense in fantasy.

Johnston scored three goals, all on the power play, in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Johnston converted three of the Stars' four power-play goals in the game, which led them to victory over their division rivals. This was Johnston's second hat trick of the season, both of which have come over his last 11 contests. He's also got six goals and four assists, including seven power-play points, during a six-game point streak. The 21-year-old is up to 21 goals, 55 points (19 on the power play), 163 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 60 outings this season as he continues to emerge as a leader for the Stars.

Matthews delivered a goal on a team-high six shots and an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

In addition to extending his point streak (two goals, 11 helpers) to nine games, Matthews reached the 700-point mark in his 607th career game. The star center's marker at 4:08 of the second period was his 390th NHL goal, which puts him second in Maple Leafs history behind Mats Sundin (420) and ahead of Darryl Sittler (389). Matthews has provided 22 goals, 29 assists and a plus-4 rating through 45 outings in 2024-25. The 27-year-old will have a strong chance at extending his point streak to 10 games Monday against a San Jose club that is conceding 3.70 goals per game this season, the worst mark in the league.

Steeves was assigned to AHL Toronto on Sunday, according to PuckPedia.

Steeves contributed a goal and an assist in three games after being brought up from the minors Feb. 18. The 25-year-old will link back up with the Marlies. With 29 markers and 17 helpers across 40 AHL appearances in 2024-25, Steeves is the AHL's leading goal scorer this season, even though he's suited up for the Maple Leafs on seven occasions.

Jankowski (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Jankowski will miss his fourth straight game Sunday. The left-shot center's next chance to return to the lineup will be Tuesday in Boston. Jankowski has accounted for three goals, eight points, 15 PIM, 38 shots on goal, 23 hits and an even plus-minus rating across 39 appearances in 2024-25.

Kulich scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Kulich was limited to one assist over six games in February despite seeing some top-line minutes in that time. He was shuffled down to the third line Saturday, and while he got back on the scoresheet, his rest-of-season potential is fairly limited lower in the lineup. Kulich has established himself well as a rookie with 12 goals, six assists, 96 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 44 appearances this season, but the 20-year-old still isn't a candidate to be rostered in all fantasy formats.