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Gorzynski scored a goal and added an assist in WHL Prince Albert's 12-2 win over Victoria on Tuesday.

Gorzynski is up to six goals and 11 helpers since he was traded to the Raiders from the Hitmen. Overall, he's up to 19 goals, 46 points and 117 shots on net over 39 appearances this season. That's already better than his 42-point output from 68 regular-season contests in 2024-25. The Stars prospect should continue to be a force on offense for a team that's in a four-way race for the top of the WHL standings.

Cirelli left Tuesday's game versus the Sharks due to an undisclosed issue, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on the center's status after the game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cooper didn't seem too concerned about Cirelli, but added that the team would see how he's doing Wednesday. He'll be considered day-to-day leading into a road back-to-back this weekend. The Lightning visit the Blackhawks on Friday and the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Prior to his exit, Cirelli scored a goal and an assist, giving him 13 tallies and 30 points through 44 outings this season.

Howden (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Vegas recalled Jonas Rondbjerg from AHL Henderson in a corresponding move. Howden has missed the last five games and isn't expected to return until after February's Olympic break. He has accounted for nine goals, 15 points, 46 shots on net and 66 hits across 39 appearances this season.

Lundestrom (lower body) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Ottawa.

Where Lundestrom fits into the lineup remains to be seen, but he's far from a lock to play on a nightly basis even with his injury concerns behind him. In 35 appearances this year, the 26-year-old Swede has generated just one goal, four assists and 30 shots. As such, Lundestrom's return is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers.

Abols (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for "months," according to head coach Rick Tocchet, but he could still return this season, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

Abols was already ruled out for the Olympics and was removed from the Latvian squad. In his 42 appearances this year, the 30-year-old center has generated three goals and seven helpers while dishing out 49 hits. At this point, even if Abols does return this year, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

Reschny was named the NCHC Forward of the Week on Tuesday.

The University of North Dakota forward has a goal and three assists during a two-game sent versus the University of Denver this past weekend. Reschny is up to four goals and 20 helpers over 20 contests for UND this season. The Flames prospect is doing an excellent job as a freshman, though the big club will have no need to rush his development.

Miller had two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.

Miller has logged multiple helpers in three straight contests. The 32-year-old forward is up to 30 points (seven on the power play), 90 shots on net, 84 hits and a minus-18 rating over 41 outings. Miller should remain productive in a top-six role with power-play time.

Trocheck logged two power-play assists, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.

Trocheck had a hand in goals by Artemi Panarin and Vladislav Gavrikov. This was Trocheck's second two-assist effort in a row, and his third such game in January. For the season, the veteran center is at 31 points (10 on the power play), 63 shots on net, 118 hits, 30 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-17 rating over 36 appearances in a top-six role.

Sasson scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

Sasson's 10th goal of the season put the Canucks ahead just 2:49 into the game. The 25-year-old center has scored twice over the last five contests, but he's been fairly one-dimensional as a finisher on offense this season. He's at 12 points, 47 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 18 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 46 outings.

Barzal logged two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Barzal has gone six games without a goal but has still put up five assists in that span. The 28-year-old hasn't had a multi-game point drought since late December, providing steady offense in a top-line role. He's up to 11 goals, 29 helpers, 11 power-play points, 106 shots on net, 41 PIM, 31 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 48 contests.