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Jared McCann LW | SEA
Kraken's Jared McCann: Two of each in win
McCann scored twice on four shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.
The Kraken had a rare game where one line dominated, and McCann led the charge. He had Seattle's first two goals, including the power-play opener 1:15 into the second period, and he set up linemates Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers later in the contest. The team's busy January has allowed McCann to get into a rhythm, racking up eight goals and nine assists over 15 appearances this month. The 29-year-old forward is up to 14 goals, 26 points (10 on the power play), 69 shots and a plus-2 rating over 28 contests this season.
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Elias Pettersson C | VAN
Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Dishes pair of assists
Pettersson logged two assists, two hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
Pettersson has picked up four helpers over his last three games. The center is up to 33 points (11 on the power play), 86 shots on net, 75 blocked shots, 42 hits and a minus-15 rating over 45 appearances. He's had a decent season on a bad team, and his 75 blocks rank best among all NHL forwards, so he can still help in category coverage even if his offense is shaky.
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Adam Gaudette RW | SJ
Sharks' Adam Gaudette: Tallies early in win
Gaudette scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Gaudette snapped a five-game skid with his first-period tally. That goal put the Sharks ahead 2-1 and was the middle of three scores in a span of 4:04 early in the contest. Gaudette is up to 11 goals, 18 points, 62 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-10 rating through 41 appearances this season. He's likely to be a regular in the bottom six, and he could occasionally see time with the second power-play unit, though he hasn't been in the mix lately.
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Will Smith C | SJ
Sharks' Will Smith: Three-point effort in win
Smith scored a power-play goal, dished two assists and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
One of Smith's helpers also came on the power play. The 20-year-old continues to roll after an upper-body injury, earning three goals and four helpers over five contests since his return to action. For the season, he's at 15 goals, 21 helpers, 11 power-play points, 89 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 38 appearances. He needs 10 more points to surpass his total from 74 outings as a rookie last year.
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Macklin Celebrini C | SJ
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini: Torches hometown team
Celebrini scored a goal on four shots, added three assists, went plus-2 and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Celebrini earned two of his assists over the power play. The North Vancouver native has earned six points over two homecoming games this season. For the season, the 19-year-old superstar is now at 27 goals, 51 assists, 24 power-play points, 177 shots on net and a plus-14 rating through 51 appearances. There's been hardly any slowing down for Celebrini, who now has 16 points across 11 outings in January.
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Jason Dickinson C | EDM
Blackhawks' Jason Dickinson: Posts helper Tuesday
Dickinson notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Dickinson earned his first point in three games since he missed a contest due to an illness. The 30-year-old center has been in a middle-six role lately, offering a little offense while also filling a shutdown role. He's now at 11 points, 50 shots on net, 44 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 39 appearances this season.
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Ryan Donato C | CHI
Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Nets goal Tuesday
Donato scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Donato snapped an 11-game goal drought with the tally. He's picked up three points over his last five outings, but he's in a fourth-line role currently, which doesn't bode well for sustained offense. Donato has struggled this season with 11 goals, 21 points, 82 shots on net, 59 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-12 rating over 53 appearances while moving all around the lineup.
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Teuvo Teravainen C | CHI
Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen: Scores goal in return
Teravainen scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
This was Teravainen's return from a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and he saw 21:19 of ice time. He scored the Blackhawks' opening goal just 1:19 into the game. The 31-year-old winger could heat up if he maintains a spot on the top line. He's produced 10 goals, 22 points, 56 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating over 46 appearances this season.
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Yakov Trenin C | MIN
Wild's Yakov Trenin: Sparks comeback effort
Trenin scored a goal and added six hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
Trenin snapped an 11-game drought with his tally. The 29-year-old has moved into a full-time spot on the fourth line now that the Wild's forward group is at full health. His scoring contributions are likely to be limited, though he's at 15 points this season, matching his total from 76 regular-season contests last year. Trenin has added 58 shots on net, 267 hits, 30 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 54 appearances.
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Joel Eriksson Ek C | MIN
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Key role in comeback
Eriksson Ek scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
Eriksson Ek recorded both points in the third period. He scored to get the Wild within a goal and then set up Jared Spurgeon's tying tally with 2:02 left in regulation. Eriksson Ek has three points over his last two games and looks to be back up to speed after a six-game absence due to a lower-body injury. For the season, the center has 13 goals, 35 points, 141 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-15 rating through 48 appearances in a top-six role.