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Fantilli recorded two assists, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Fantilli had gone 11 games without a multi-point effort entering Saturday. The 21-year-old center continues to fill a top-line role, though he did more with less in just 15:41 of ice time in Saturday's win. Fantilli is at 58 points (23 goals, 35 helpers), 210 shots on net, 138 hits, 51 blocked shots and 38 PIM over 80 appearances this season. He'll need to be at the top of his game as the Blue Jackets make one last push for a playoff spot over the final two contests.

Monahan scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

The tally ended a 19-game goal drought for the center. That drop in scoring, which also included an 11-game point drought, has seen him slip into a fourth-line role under interim head coach Rick Bowness. Monahan has 13 goals, 23 assists, 129 shots on net, 42 hits, 34 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 76 appearances this season. His 10.1 shooting percentage is the second-lowest of his career, which likely explains most of his struggles.

Jenner scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

The Blue Jackets needed this win, and Jenner set the tone with a goal just 1:13 into the game. The 32-year-old has been limited to a depth role at times this year, but he's produced seven points over his last 13 contests. For the season, he's at 12 goals, 36 points, 127 shots on net, 145 hits, 63 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 65 appearances, production mostly in line with his usual totals. He hasn't had a fully healthy season since 2019-20.

Larkin notched two assists and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Larkin set up Justin Faulk's goal in the first period and also had a hand in Emmitt Finnie's tally in the third. During a four-game point streak, Larkin has four goals and five assists. The 29-year-old has been steady as ever in a top-line role with 34 goals, 67 points, 226 shots on net, 46 hits, 33 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 73 appearances this season.

Glass scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Glass has four goals over six outings in April. The 27-year-old center has had a good year from the third line, racking up 19 goals, 26 points, 103 shots on net, 42 hits, 39 blocked shots and 39 PIM over 68 appearances. Glass has just two games left to push for the first 20-goal campaign of his career.

Malkin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup against the Capitals on Sunday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Malkin is available to return after he missed Saturday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has collected 19 goals, 61 points and 146 shots on net through 55 outings this season.

Crosby (lower body) is expected to play against Washington on Sunday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Crosby is available to return to action after sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has amassed 29 goals, 74 points, 158 shots on net and 58 hits across 67 appearances this campaign.

Protas scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Protas opened the scoring at 1:39 of the second period and also assisted on a Tom Wilson goal later in that frame. The 25-year-old Prtoas has racked up five points and nine shots on net over his last four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. Protas is up to 25 goals, 52 points, 156 shots on net, 41 blocked shots, 32 hits and a plus-20 rating over 74 appearances. While he hasn't matched last year's 66-point breakout regular season, he's still been a quality fantasy option in a middle-six role.

Couturier recorded two goals (on four shots) and added an assist in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Jets.

Couturier delivered an assist in the 6-3 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday, but this two-goal effort marked the first time he scored a goal since March 28. Couturier doesn't have a lot of upside as a bottom-six forward despite having a respectable 36 points in 77 contests this season, although his form over the last two games suggests he might end the regular season on a strong note.

Coyle scored two goals, including one on the power play, and took six shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Coyle had gone pointless in his previous five appearances, but he bounced back admirably here and posted a big game to lift the Blue Jackets to victory. This two-goal performance allowed Coyle to reach the 20-goal plateau just for the third time in his career, and the first since the 2023-24 campaign, when he had 25 goals across 82 regular-season contests with the Bruins. The Blue Jackets have two games left on the regular-season schedule, and Coyle is just two points away from matching his career high of 60, which also came in 2023-24.