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Bourque scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

The Stars' fourth line combined for the team's first goal, scored by Bourque at 6:39 of the second period. It was his first tally since Nov. 1, and he had just two helpers over the 14 games in between goals. Bourque's first full NHL campaign hasn't lived up to the hype, as he has five points, 16 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 21 outings while seeing mostly bottom-six minutes.

Roy scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Roy ended a 10-game point drought with the second-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. He had 14 shots on net and went minus-5 during the slump, which also saw him slip back into a fourth-line role. Roy will play more than the average fourth-liner since he plays in all situations, but it typically takes a larger role for him to be reliable in fantasy. He's at six goals, 13 points, 48 shots on net, 24 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 28 appearances this season.

Hertl scored a power-play goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Hertl snapped his six-game goal drought with a first-period tally. The 31-year-old center had three assists during his small slump. He's typically played middle-six minutes this season, earning a strong nine goals, 21 points (11 on the power play), 62 shots on net, 38 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 28 appearances. His power-play production will give him more fantasy appeal, but he could do with a little more consistency at even strength.

Eichel scored a power-play goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Eichel snapped a five-game goal drought with his go-ahead goal in the second period. The 28-year-old had four assists during that span, though his goal Friday was also his first power-play point since Nov. 15. The return of Mark Stone should help Eichel and the rest of the Golden Knights across the board. Eichel is at nine goals, 30 helpers, 12 power-play points, 80 shots on net and a plus-12 rating across 28 appearances.

Trenin scored a shorthanded empty-net goal and added three hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

The goal was Trenin's first of the season, and it was his first point since Oct. 19 versus the Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old has stayed in the lineup amid his lengthy slump, playing in a bottom-six role. In addition to his two points, Trenin has produced 71 hits, 14 PIM, 18 shots on net and a plus-6 rating over 26 appearances. He's not a notable depth scorer, so he has very limited fantasy value.

Rossi scored a pair of goals, added an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Rossi opened the scoring in the second period on the power play and added an even-strength tally a few minutes later. The 23-year-old has looked good when he gets top-line usage as he did Friday. He's earned three goals and three helpers during his four-game point streak, and he's up to nine tallies, 14 assists, 46 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-12 rating over 26 appearances this season.

Smith is questionable for Saturday's tilt against Florida because of an undisclosed injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Smith has five goals and 11 points in 24 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play, then perhaps Ethan Cardwell will draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch in San Jose's past two games.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Eriksson Ek was already regarded as week-to-week, so this move doesn't alter his timetable. The 27-year-old, who exited Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Vancouver because of the injury, has five goals and 13 points in 22 appearances in 2024-25. Reese Johnson was summoned Wednesday from AHL Iowa and is likely to make his NHL season debut Friday versus Anaheim.

Zegras (lower body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Zegras sustained a lower-body injury in the second period of Wednesday's game against the Golden Knights, and he'll be unavailable for at least one matchup. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against Montreal, while Brock McGinn (lower body) is slated to return to the lineup Friday.

Carlsson (upper body) won't be in the lineup Friday versus Minnesota.

Carlsson will miss his fifth straight game Friday. He practiced in the morning, wearing a non-contact jersey and is getting close to a return. Carlsson has six goals and 11 points in 20 games this season. The 19-year-old could return to action as early as Monday in Montreal.