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Suzuki scored a goal on five shots, added a power-play assist, blocked three shots and logged two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Suzuki's point streak is up to seven games, and this was his third straight multi-point effort. The 25-year-old center has all of his offense this year during the streak, accumulating three goals and eight assists. He's added 22 shots on net, nine hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances. Suzuki has yet to maintain a point-per-game pace over a full campaign, but he was close with 77 points in 82 outings in 2023-24.

Strome scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.

Strome helped out on a Brock McGinn tally in the first period before scoring a goal of his own in the third. This was Strome's first multi-point effort of the campaign. A roster shuffle landed him on the fourth line for Sunday's game, which saw him skate a season-low 13:30 in the loss. The center has five points, 20 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over eight contests and had primarily served on the third line to begin the year.

Mercer recorded two assists and went plus-3 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Mercer helped out on second-period tallies by Jack Hughes and Paul Cotter. It's been a shaky start to the campaign for Mercer, who has five points over 12 games after earning his first multi-point effort of the year Sunday. He's added 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while seeing top-six minutes.

Cotter scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Cotter has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going three contests without a point. The 24-year-old forward saw 15:54 of ice time Sunday, his second-highest total of the season, though he remains in a third-line role. He's contributed six goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 33 hits, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances, offering physical play and steady depth offense.

McDavid logged two even-strength assists in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over Detroit.

McDavid was back on the scoresheet Sunday after snapping a six-game point streak against Pittsburgh on Friday. The superstar forward assisted on both of Leon Draisaitl's tallies, including the winner in overtime. In addition, McDavid added four shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating in 22:49 of ice time. The 27-year-old is tied for the team lead in points with 10 (three goals) through nine outings. McDavid will attempt to start another streak in Monday's road game versus Columbus.

Hughes scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Hughes has found some success recently with two goals and three assists over his last four games. The center sparked the Devils' rally in the second period, tying the game at 1-1 at the 1:16 mark of the frame. For the season, he's up to three tallies, 10 points, 40 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances. Both Hughes and Nico Hischier have enjoyed strong starts, giving the Devils a dual threat down the middle in the top six.

Hischier scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Hischier tallied early in the third period, stretching the Devils' lead to 5-1. The 25-year-old center now leads the NHL with nine goals this season, one ahead of Nikita Kucherov and Cole Caufield. Hischier has scored four times over his last three games, and he's up to 12 points, 42 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 12 contests.

Draisaitl potted two goals and added an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over Detroit.

Draisaitl scored the winner in overtime, and he added a team-high seven shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 21:10 of ice time. The star forward extended his point streak to six (five goals, four assists) while having a hand in all three of Edmonton's markers Sunday. Despite being held off the scoresheet in two of his first three outings, Draisaitl has recorded 10 points through nine games while filling his usual top-six role and spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Motte (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Edmonton.

Motte will miss his fifth straight game, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in four appearances this season, but he has chipped in eight shots on net, six hits and two blocked shots.

Dellandrea has been ruled out for Monday's game against Utah due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Dellandrea appeared in each of the Sharks' first nine games of the season, recording a goal and 24 hits while averaging 12:34 of ice time. He's considered day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, while Givani Smith will likely enter the lineup in Dellandrea's absence.