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Dickinson scored two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

The rest of the Blackhawks couldn't get anything going, but the duo of Dickinson and Connor Bedard clicked in their first game together. With three goals over his last four games and a spot on the top line, Dickinson is a player to keep an eye on in fantasy. For the season, the 29-year-old center has four goals, seven points, 20 shots on net, 29 hits, 14 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating, so he could be a good source of category coverage if he can pick up the pace on offense.

McDavid had two goals and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Senators on Tuesday.

McDavid has six goals in his last six games (14 points), and he's up to 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 17 games this season. He always seems to step up against the Sens. McDavid has the highest career points/game (1.80) against Ottawa all-time. He's clearly kryptonite for the Sens.

Zegras recorded two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Zegras played an integral role in the win, helping out on third-period goals by Alex Killorn and Leo Carlsson to lift the Ducks to the lead. This was the first multi-point effort of the campaign for Zegras, who has a goal and two assists over his last three outings. The 23-year-old forward is at six points, 34 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 18 appearances, but at least for now, he's trending in the right direction after a slow start over the first month-plus of the season.

Carlsson scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Carlsson's tally came at 9:38 of the third period. He's scored six times this season, and four of them have been game-winners. He's tied for the second in the league in the category, even with Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl and one behind Minnesota's Matt Boldy. Carlsson has four points over his last five contests, giving him 10 points, 28 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 18 outings overall in a top-line role.

Rakell scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 3-2 OT loss to the Lightning.

Rakell dropped to one knee for a one-timer from the right circle off a pass from Sidney Crosby. The marker ended a nine-game goal drought and six-game point slump. Rakell is a complementary depth fantasy play who could find himself in another uniform before the deadline. Beware that move -- the winger is in the best fantasy position of his career, and he certainly won't skate with Sid-lite in another city.

Cirelli notched a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

His goal forced overtime. Cirelli is riding a three-game goal streak (three goals, four points), and he has 17 points, including 12 assists, in 17 games this season. Brayden Point (lower body) returned to action Tuesday, so Cirelli slid off the top line and into the two-hole with Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul. He remains a solid fantasy play short term, but may see his contributions slide a bit with Point's return, especially if Paul, who left Tuesday's game in the last frame, is out long.

Point (lower body) scored twice Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Point had missed four games, but you'd never know it from his play. His first was a backhand shelf over Tristan Jarry's shoulder early in the third to get the Bolts on the board and cut the lead to 2-1. Then Point came from behind the net and stuffed his tenth of the season into an empty net with Jarry completely out of position to win the game. Point has nine points in his last six games; this run includes six goals and 14 shots. His 38.5 shooting percentage is more than double his career average (18.6), so expect a correction soon enough.

Paul left Tuesday's game versus the Penguins with an undisclosed injury, and there wasn't an update on his status, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paul will be evaluated further Wednesday. The 29-year-old left midway through Tuesday's contest, logging 10:38 of ice time with three shots on goal and one hit. If Paul can't play Thursday against the Blue Jackets, Cam Atkinson or Nick Perbix could enter the lineup.

Stenlund logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Stenlund ended his six-game slump when he set up Jack McBain's first-period tally. The 28-year-old Stenlund has been a fixture on Utah's fourth line this season. The steady playing time is a positive, but his role doesn't lead to a lot of offense. The veteran center has three points, 23 shots on net, 18 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 18 appearances.

McBain scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and logged seven PIM in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

McBain drew the Capitals' ire in many ways Monday. He scored just 3:05 into the game, but he was also responsible for forcing Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) out of the game after the two collided in the third period. McBain later had to answer to Tom Wilson in a fight for that hit. It's been a productive few weeks for McBain, who has three goals and two assists over his last eight contests. He's managed five goals, three helpers, 14 shots on net, 33 PIM, 49 hits and a plus-3 rating through 18 outings overall.