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Trocheck scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Bruins.

Trocheck had been held off the scoresheet over the previous three contests. He may be adjusting to a new linemate, as he's centering Reilly Smith and Alexis Lafreniere since the Rangers brought in J.T. Miller via trade. Trocheck won't be a leader on offense, but he can chip in good all-around production. He's at 16 goals, 33 points, 137 shots on net, 153 hits, 56 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 53 appearances in a top-six role this season.

Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Henrique (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Blackhawks.

Henrique was out for an undisclosed reason Tuesday versus the Blues, but Knoblauch's pregame comments indicate the center may have been sick with a bug that's been going around the team's personnel. The 34-year-old Henrique is likely to return in a bottom-six role. Knoblauch did not specify who would come out of the lineup to make way for Henrique's return.

Dach was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday.

Dach produced four points over 13 NHL outings during his first stint with the big club. He was held off the scoresheet in his last three games and also got scratched once in that span. Craig Smith (back) returned from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Holloway notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Holloway's offense has faltered a little with just two points and a minus-5 rating over his last five contests, though both of those points have come on the power play. His ice time remains steady in a top-six role. The 23-year-old forward is up to 16 goals, 23 helpers, nine power-play points, 122 shots on net, 119 hits and a plus-9 rating across 54 games.

Schenn recorded a power-play assist and nine hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

No other player on either team had more than four hits. Schenn's nine hits were a season high, and he snapped a five-game point drought with the helper for an altogether productive effort. He's at 30 points (five on the power play), 98 shots on net, 48 PIM, 136 hits and a minus-6 rating across 54 appearances this season.

Wennberg (upper body) is not expected back prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Wednesday.

Wennberg has already missed two games due to his upper-body issue and now will be on the shelf for at least two more. Prior to his absence, the 30-year-old center was stuck in a 19-game goal drought during which he notched seven assists, 13 shots and 16 blocks while averaging 17:32 of ice time.

Dellandrea (upper body) might be able to return Thursday versus Vancouver, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Dellandrea has missed the Sharks' past four games. He has a goal, five points, 31 PIM and 99 hits in 41 outings in 2024-25. When he's healthy, Dellandrea will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.

Lauko was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury Wednesday.

Lauko's shift to injured reserve allowed the Wild to claim Vinnie Hinostroza off waivers. Given his IR placement, the 24-year-old Lauko will miss at least the next two games and be sidelined through the 4 Nations Face-Off. It will be the third extended injury stint for Lauko this season, which has undoubtedly played a factor in his 24-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 29 versus the Penguins.

Kyrou scored a power-play goal on his lone shot attempt in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against Edmonton.

Kyrou generated his tally off a rebound after the puck took a deflection at the net. The 26-year-old right winger is up to 23 goals, 44 points and 153 shots on target in 54 games this season. Despite being bumped down to the second line, Kyrou has goals in back-to-back games for the first time since early January. He is playing just shy of his pace from last season where he registered 67 points in 82 games. If he can streak together more points, he will likely finish in the 60-75 point range for the fourth season in a row.

Hinostroza was claimed off waivers by Minnesota from Nashville on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Hinostroza has two assists in 13 appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. Minnesota is missing Ryan Hartman (suspension) and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), so adding Hinostroza provides the Wild with some forward depth.