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Jones scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Jones, a seventh-round pick of the Golden Knights in 2017, has finally joined the ranks of NHL scorers. He opened the scoring Saturday at 2:51 of the first period with his first career goal and point, coming in his 49th appearance. The 26-year-old has added 19 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-5 rating over 21 contests with the Wild this season. Jones looks to have a chance to play regularly as long as Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is out.

Cizikas scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

Cizikas tied the game with 26 seconds left in the second period, and that goal ultimately forced overtime. The 34-year-old has four points over his last three games, but he went 11 contests without getting on the scoresheet prior to that. The veteran center is at six goals, 12 points, 32 shots on net, 96 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 45 appearances this season, mainly in a fourth-line role.

Pageau scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

The Islanders' first goal was officially an own goal by the Wild, with Pageau getting the credit for the last touch. It was his first goal since Nov. 13 versus the Golden Knights, and he's logged just four helpers over 19 contests between tallies. The veteran center is up to seven goals, 17 points, 37 shots on net, 50 hits, 38 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 37 appearances. Pageau is playing on the third line, and while he can chip in some depth scoring, he's far from a reliable player in fantasy.

Larkin scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens. He also added an even-strength assist.

Larkin gave the Red Wings a 2-0 lead midway through the second period with a snap shot. It was his 23rd goal of the campaign, and he'd later add an assist on Andrew Copp's empty-netter in the final frame. Larkin has cracked the scoresheet in five of the Red Wings' last five games and is up to 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) in 46 contests this season.

Copp scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens.

Copp found the back of the net late in the third period, as he took advantage of the Canadiens' extra attacker to fire an empty-netter. He has amassed four goals and 10 points in his last 11 outings, thanks in large part to three multi-point performances.

Thompson recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Thompson extended his point streak to three games by earning his third multi-point performance in the Sabres' last seven outings. Thompson continues to produce at a high level, earning nearly one point per game. He's up to 41 points (22 goals, 19 assists) through 43 contests this season. He should continue to find ample opportunities to produce due to his top-line role and spot on the first power-play unit.

Bedard notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Bedard returned to action after a 12-game absence due to a shoulder injury, and he got back on the scoresheet one contest later. The 20-year-old center set up Tyler Bertuzzi's power-play tally in the second period and Nick Lardis' insurance marker in the third. Bedard is up to 46 points (19 goals, 27 helpers), 110 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 33 appearances this season. He won't be taking faceoffs for a while as his shoulder gets back to full strength, but he's clearly feeling well enough to resume being the centerpiece of Chicago's offense.

McTavish scored a goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

McTavish scored the Ducks' third goal with only 48 seconds left in the game, but that wasn't enough to complete the comeback. McTavish has been productive of late and has cracked the scoresheet in six of his last eight appearances, tallying three goals and three assists over that stretch.

Greene scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Greene hadn't scored since the end of November, picking up eight helpers over his last 19 outings. While his goal was an empty-netter, it could be just enough to get the monkey off his back. The 22-year-old forward is up to five goals, 17 points, 61 shots on net, 27 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 45 contests this season. He should have increased fantasy appeal as long as he's playing alongside Connor Bedard on the top line.

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

Carlsson recorded his two contributions in a 1:10 stretch of the third period, scoring his 18th goal with a wrister and later adding an assist on Mason McTavish's goal. Carlsson has been excellent for the Ducks this season and is performing at a one-point-per-game pace. He's up to 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 44 contests.