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Danault scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Danault tied the game late in the first period and set up Trevor Moore for a go-ahead tally early in the second. January wasn't great for Danault -- he was limited to four points over 13 outings. The 31-year-old center has had trouble finding twine this season, earning five goals and 20 helpers with 71 shots on net, 54 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 49 appearances. His 7.0 shooting percentage is his lowest in four seasons with the Kings.

Geekie left Saturday's game versus the Islanders holding his arm, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Geekie was hurt in the third period, but the severity of the issue isn't known -- there was no update on his status after the game. If Geekie is unavailable Tuesday versus the Senators, Michael Eyssimont will likely get back into the lineup.

Norris (undisclosed) was injured in Saturday's game versus the Wild, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Norris left the contest in the third period. He had a shorthanded goal on two shots in the 6-0 win. The 25-year-old has 19 goals, 31 points and 92 shots on net through 50 appearances this season. Norris should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's road game in Nashville.

Cousins underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss at least a couple of months, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.

Cousins likely won't be back until April at the earliest based on this update. Head coach Travis Green didn't commit to Cousins being out for the season, and with the Senators surging in the standings, it's possible the 31-year-old could be available for a playoff run. Zack Ostapchuk and Matthew Highmore continue to hold down fourth-line spots.

Namestnikov tallied two assists and four shots during Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.

Namestnikov is clicking with speedy wingers Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti, generating four points in his last two games. The 32-year-old Namestnikov should continue to log top-six minutes during the absence of Adam Lowry (upper body), giving him solid short-term fantasy value on the high-flying Jets.

Barzal (undisclosed) was injured on a blocked shot in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Lightning, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

The injury occurred late in the third period, which hasn't given the Islanders much time to evaluate him. If Barzal can't play Sunday versus the Panthers, Matt Martin or Anthony Duclair (illness) could be options to replace him in the lineup. Additionally, Simon Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau could receive expanded roles.

Perfetti tallied a goal, an assist and two shots during Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.

Perfetti has been on fire alongside Nikolaj Ehlers and Vladislav Namestnikov on the second line, having posted four goals and seven points in his last five games. The 23-year-old Perfetti has surpassed the 30-point mark in two straight regular seasons and is on track to set a new career high in points if he continues to produce.

Staal (illness) will play Saturday against the Kings, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Staal was a game-time decision due to the illness, but he won't end up missing any ice time. He has 10 goals and 27 points in 52 appearances in 2024-25. He's projected to skate on the third line with Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis.

Cirelli (undisclosed) will play against the Islanders on Saturday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Cirelli won't miss any playing time after skipping Saturday's morning skate. He has accounted for 19 goals, 39 points, 104 shots on net and 46 blocked shots through 49 appearances this season. With Cirelli available to play, Michael Eyssimont will be a healthy scratch in Saturday's matchup.

Edstrom (lower body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Boston.

Edstrom had a minus-1 rating in 4:22 of ice time before leaving the game. He entered Saturday's action with five goals, nine points, 40 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 93 hits in 50 appearances this season. If Edstrom can't play Sunday, Jimmy Vesey or Arthur Kaliyev could be in the lineup versus Vegas.