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Eichel notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal, three blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Eichel's point streak is now at four games, and he has a power-play helper in each of those contests. The center has a total of two goals and seven assists during the streak as he continues to provide elite offense from the Golden Knights' top line and first power-play unit. The 28-year-old is up to five goals, 20 assists, nine power-play points (all helpers), 45 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating across 16 appearances this season.

Roy scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Roy tied the game at 1-1 late in the first period. He lost his spot on the top line for this game, but he still saw 17:19 of ice time despite being the listed fourth-line center. Roy is up to five goals, 11 points, 29 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-2 rating over 16 appearances. While his even-strength usage isn't ideal, Roy adds enough points, shots and hits to be an option in deep fantasy formats, especially those where he has wing eligibility.

Dorofeyev scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Dorofeyev picked off a pass and converted quickly at 4:29 of the third period. His tally held as the game-winner, his first such goal this season. The 24-year-old winger has five goals over his last six games, and he's up to nine tallies, three assists, 48 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 16 appearances. Dorofeyev's success as a scorer should be enough to keep him in a second-line role.

Hertl scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Hertl gave the Golden Knights a 2-1 lead at 6:43 of the second period. The 31-year-old center had gone seven contests without a goal and three games without a point entering Wednesday. He's up to five tallies, eight assists, seven power-play points, 28 shots on net, 26 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 16 outings this season. Hertl's offense is good, but his non-scoring numbers are a little shaky in areas, though not to the point of threatening his status as the second-line center.

Lizotte (face) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings.

Lizotte took a puck to the face in the first period and was bleeding heavily as he came off the ice. He joins a growing list of injured forwards for the Penguins, and the team may need to call up a player if Lizotte can't suit up Friday versus the Blue Jackets.

Matthews (upper body) has not skated since the weekend and remains in Toronto, meaning he'll miss Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

Matthews was last reported on the ice Saturday, so he does not appear to be trending in the right direction. His absence will reach five games Wednesday, and at this point, he's questionable at best to play Saturday versus the Oilers. The Maple Leafs have just five games over the next 15 days, so there should be plenty of chances for him to get into a full practice ahead of his eventual return.

McTavish (upper body) will not be in the lineup to face the Golden Knights on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

McTavish will be replaced in the lineup by Jansen Harkins, who was recalled from AHL San Diego on Wednesday. Prior to getting hurt, the 21-year-old McTavish was rolling offensively with two goals and three assists, including four power-play points, in his last five outings.

Jarvis (upper body) didn't skate Wednesday and is consequently not expected to play in the evening's game against Utah, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Jarvis remains day-to-day, so he might be an option Saturday versus Ottawa. He has four goals and 11 points over 13 appearances in 2024-25. Tyson Jost is projected to be in the lineup Wednesday for the second consecutive game.

Holloway notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Holloway has two helpers over his last five games, and he's been no worse for wear after taking a puck to the neck versus the Lightning last Tuesday. The 23-year-old continues to see top-six usage and power-play time. He's at seven points, 28 shots on net, 31 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances. Holloway's mix of decent offense and physical play makes him an option for deeper fantasy formats.

Sundqvist scored a power-play goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Sundqvist has two goals over his last four games, an improvement on the goose egg he put up over his first five contests of the season. The 30-year-old has been in the power-play mix as well, playing on the second unit. He has just three shots on net to go with 11 hits and seven blocked shots this season, and as a defensive forward, Sundqvist probably won't get a lot of good looks on offense.