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Finnie recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

This two-point performance snapped Finnie's 11-game goalless streak, and it also ended a three-game streak without a point. Considering he recorded only two points during the 11-game goal drought, it's clear that Finnie shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal despite holding a top-six role. The 20-year-old should stay on waivers in the final days of the regular season, though he's a name to remember for the future, having posted 30 points in 80 games as a rookie.

Hughes recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Hughes has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, and even though the Devils are out of playoff contention, the star playmaker remains a valuable fantasy asset across all formats due to his heavy involvement in New Jersey's offensive scheme. Hughes is ending the season on a strong note with five multi-point performances over his last eight contests, tallying 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) and a plus-6 rating over that stretch.

Acciari (upper body) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Capitals, the Penguins announced.

Acciari had missed only one game since the calendar turned to 2026, but it will be two after Sunday's absence. The 34-year-old has pieced together one of the best years of his career, notching 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 66 games. He'll have one more chance to return in the regular season Tuesday against the Blues.

Kindel (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Capitals, the Penguins announced.

Kindel will miss a second consecutive game. He's officially day-to-day, so his postseason availability doesn't appear to be in jeopardy. The 18-year-old has had an impressive rookie season, posting 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 76 games. His next shot at a return will be Tuesday against the Blues in the regular-season finale.

Mercer scored an empty-net goal and took three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Mercer found the back of the net late in the game when the Red Wings were pushing forward to find a late equalizer. The 24-year-old center hasn't been very consistent despite skating on the first line, but he's ending the regular season on a strong note with four goals over his last six games.

Hughes has been loaned back to AHL Texas by the Stars, the team announced Sunday.

Hughes scored his first NHL goal against the Wild on Thursday, part of a two-game run in the NHL as the Stars battle injuries up front. The 29-year-old has been dominant in the AHL this season, registering 66 points (16 goals, 50 assists) in 63 games. He'll return to the AHL to continue to help playoff-bound Texas.

Staal scored a goal, registered an assist, placed four shots on net and added two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

Staal found the back of the net just over 13 minutes into regulation before picking up a secondary helper in the final seconds of the contest on Sean Walker's empty-net goal. Overall, Staal is up to 20 goals, 36 points, 107 shots on net, 166 hits and 48 blocked shots across 75 games this season. With a pair of games remaining on Carolina's regular-season schedule, the team captain is just two points shy of matching his highest point total across his last eight regular seasons. The 37-year-old center hasn't lost a step since last season, as he's matched or surpassed his season totals in most major stat categories from a year ago. He has eight points in his last 11 games.

Duchene notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.

The veteran center had a hand in two third-period tallies by Jason Robertson that broke open a scoreless tie. It was Duchene's first multi-point performance since March 12, and on the season he's managed 16 goals and 42 points in 55 games.

Greig scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

The first-period shortie proved to be the game-winner, as it was all the offensive support Linus Ullmark would need. Greig has three multi-point efforts in the last six games, carrying him to a career-high 35 points in 75 contests. If the 23-year-old can score one more goal over the Senators' final two regular-season games, he would establish a new career high of 14 as well.

Amadio scored an even-strength goal and added a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

After setting up Ridly Greig for what proved to be the game-winner midway through the first period, Amadio tapped home an empty netter late in the third. The 29-year-old Amadio has gotten onto the scoresheet only twice in the last 11 games, but both were multi-point performances. On the season, Amadio has 14 goals and a career-high 34 points in 80 contests.