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Evans scored a goal on his lone shot, blocked one shot and delivered two hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Evans extended a point streak to six games and a career-high goal streak to five, beating Jonas Johansson to the short side from his off wing for the eventual game-winner. It was his 10th goal (31.3 shooting percentage) in 36 outings, putting him on pace to better the career-high 13 tallies logged in 2021. The fourth-line center is have a December to remember, with six goals and six assists over 13 outings.

Dvorak scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

Dvorak tipped in Kaiden Guhle's slapshot to give Montreal a 2-1 lead midway through the second period. The tally halted a 19-game scoreless drought for the third-line center, who has just three markers through 36 outings.

Copp tallied an assist and a plus-2 rating during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Copp has managed to notch two goals and six points in his last nine games despite being held off the scoresheet for three straight outings prior to Sunday's contribution. The 30-year-old Michigan native is currently centering Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat on the second line which could make him a worthwhile fantasy asset for those in deeper formats - although an absence of power-play time limits his overall upside.

Newhook scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Lightning. He also had one hit and two PIM.

Newhook's one-timer opened the scoring midway through the first period. The tally was his seventh of the season and first in nine outings. The second-line center contributed three points in Montreal's two wins since coming back from the holiday break.

Thompson produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday's 4-2 win over St. Louis.

The goal was Thompson's third on the man advantage in 2024-25. This was the 27-year-old's first multi-point effort since Dec. 3, as the Sabres have struggled up until their last three games. The right-shot center has registered two goals and two assists during his three-game point streak. Thompson leads Buffalo in scoring with 18 goals and 29 points through 32 appearances. He'll try to extend his point streak to four games Tuesday in Dallas.

Pettersson (undisclosed) won't travel with the Canucks for their upcoming games in Calgary on Tuesday and Seattle on Thursday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Coach Rick Tocchet described Pettersson as "a week away," so the star forward might also miss Friday's home tilt against Nashville. The 26-year-old Pettersson has 10 goals and 28 points in 34 appearances in 2024-25. Conor Garland is likely to continue to serve in the top six while Pettersson is unavailable.

Eyssimont (lower body) will play against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Eyssimont will probably occupy a bottom-six role after missing Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. He has produced three goals, five points, 58 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 37 hits over 31 appearances this season. Eyssimont will replace Jake Guentzel (upper body) in Sunday's lineup.

Guentzel (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against Montreal, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Guentzel is day-to-day after being injured in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. He has amassed 20 goals, 37 points, 93 shots on net and 29 blocked shots over 33 appearances this season. Guentzel will be replaced in Sunday's lineup by Michael Eyssimont (lower body).

Texier (illness) will play against Buffalo on Sunday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Texier will skate on the top line after missing Friday's 7-4 win over Nashville. He has registered two goals, five points, 30 shots on net, seven blocked shots and nine hits in 18 appearances this season. Texier will replace Mathieu Joseph in Sunday's lineup.

Greig scored a power-play goal on three shots, added three hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.

Greig has two goals and an assist over his last five games. The 22-year-old forward is playing in all situations, though he's still on the third line at even strength despite a recent uptick in ice time. He's up to four goals, 10 points, 43 shots on net, 52 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 32 appearances.