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Keller posted an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Keller saw just 12:46 of ice time in the contest, though that may have been a product of the game situation. Utah had to kill off nearly 11 minutes of penalties in the third period, and Keller is not part of the team's regular penalty-kill rotation. He hasn't been flashy this season with just two multi-point efforts over 16 contests. Keller has six goals, eight assists, 39 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating.

Brown was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.

Brown was sent down to the AHL before the start of the season and managed three goals, four assists and 30 shots on goal over 12 games with Providence. Brown will likely be the 13th forward in Dallas, and if so, he will watch the game from the press box.

Strome scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Strome had gone four games without a goal, but he racked up six assists in that span. He's played provider for Alex Ovechkin on the top line this year, leading to a resurgent start to the campaign for both players. Strome is up to five goals, 23 points, 26 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 15 appearances. Barring a brutal slump, Strome looks set to reset his career high in points after producing 67 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

McMann scored a goal on eight shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

The goal ended an 11-game point drought for McMann, who had 26 shots on net and 17 hits in that span. The 28-year-old forward started the year well, and it's a positive he's stayed in the lineup even amid a deep slump. He has four goals, one assist, 44 shots on net, 30 hits, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over 17 contests in a middle-six role.

McBain scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

McBain didn't have to do too much to score his fourth goal of the season, as he took advantage of an outstanding individual effort from Michael Kesselring and simply had to tap the puck home from close range. McBain has seven points this season. The lack of consistency amid his bottom-six role remains an issue for his fantasy upside, but he's trending in the right direction of late with points in four of his last six contests.

Bjugstad scored two goals while adding three shots, one hit and one blocked shot in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Bjugstad missed the first eight games of the season due to an upper-body injury and has struggled to find any sort of rhythm since returning to the ice. These were his first two goals of the season, but the fact that he's gone pointless in six of his eight appearances limits his upside considerably. He has only four points so far (two goals, two assists) while averaging 13:20 of ice time per game.

Raty was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Raty was assigned to the AHL on Wednesday but will rejoin Vancouver a day later. Over seven appearances with the Canucks this year, he's logged an assist, 17 hits and a minus-2 rating while averaging 9:59 of ice time.

Necas scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah.

Necas found the back of the net with a slap shot midway through the second period following set-ups from Sebastian Aho and Shayne Gostisbehere. This was Necas' ninth goal of the season in 15 contests, but even more impressive is the fact that his point streak is now at 11 games, a span in which he's racked up eight goals and 14 assists. His 25 points in 15 games rank tied for third in the league, only behind Kirill Kaprizov (28) and Nathan MacKinnon (33).

Point (lower body) will not play Thursday at home versus Winnipeg, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

This will be the third straight game that Point is forced to miss. The 28-year-old has eight goals and 13 points in 12 games this season and is coming off back-to-back 90 point seasons. Point could return Saturday versus New Jersey.

Eller is practicing with the Capitals on Thursday and is expected to play Friday in Colorado, as reports.

Eller was dealt to the Capitals on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday's tilt against Toronto. Eller is practicing on the third line alongside Andrew Mangiapane and Jakub Vrana. Eller had four goals and seven points over 17 games before the trade.