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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.

Luostarinen scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks.

Luostarinen ended a 10-game goal drought with the Panthers' lone tally in this loss. During that stretch, he had three assists and 13 shots on net. Luostarinen remains in a top-line role for now, though his lack of recent offense could put him at risk of losing minutes now that Matthew Tkachuk has returned from a groin injury. Luostarinen is at five goals, 20 points, 64 shots on net, 83 hits, 32 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 40 appearances.

Goodrow scored an empty-net goal on two shots, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Goodrow scored for the first time since his two-goal, three-point burst Dec. 16 versus the Flames. He had two assists over the 13 contests between goals. The 32-year-old defensive forward is at nine points, 42 shots on net, 28 PIM, 71 hits and 35 blocked shots over 48 appearances this season, which is already a more productive campaign on offense than last year (eight points in 77 outings).

Smith scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Smith has scored in consecutive contests following his 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old has immediately retaken a top-line role and doesn't appear to need to shake off any rust. He's up to 14 goals, 31 points, 84 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 35 appearances, making him a strong offense-only option with ample upside in fantasy.

Lizotte notched two assists, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Lizotte helped out on Parker Wotherspoon's opening goal and Connor Dewar's empty-netter to close things out. With eight points and a plus-7 rating over 12 contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Lizotte has been a steady scoring presence in the Penguins' bottom six. He's now at six goals, 13 points, 40 shots, 33 hits, 21 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 39 appearances.

Rakell scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Rakell has two goals and an assist during a three-game point streak. That matches his longest run since he returned from a hand injury in mid-December. The 32-year-old is up to eight goals, 20 points, 85 shots on net, 39 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 28 appearances. He's not at the peak of his performance currently, but Rakell's continued presence in the top six bodes well for steady offense.

Pospisil (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

The Flames recalled Pospisil from AHL Calgary on Tuesday after he appeared in two minor-league outings during a conditioning assignment. He skated on the fourth line during Tuesday's practice, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, and could make his NHL season debut against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Pospisil had four goals, 25 points, 114 shots on net, 301 hits and 84 PIM across 81 games during the 2024-25 regular season.

Eichel dished out a power-play assist in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

Eichel slid the primary helper on Tomas Hertl's lone goal of the game for Vegas. With the power-play apple, Eichel reached the 40-assist mark for the fourth time in his 11-year career. Overall, the 29-year-old center is up to 57 points, 157 shots on net and 27 blocks through 41 games this season. His 57 points place him in the league's top 10, and despite missing seven games earlier in the year, Eichel still has a chance to post consecutive 90-plus-point regular seasons for the first time in his career.