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Trocheck scored a power-play goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Trocheck's point streak is up to four games (two goals, three assists). He's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of his last nine outings as well, providing stability for the Rangers in a top-six role. The veteran center now has 10 goals, 25 points, 51 shots on net, 100 hits, 24 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 30 appearances.

Blueger (lower body) is with the Canucks on their six-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Buffalo, according to Canucks Insider.

Blueger has been dealing with a long-term lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Oct. 19. It's unclear if he's close to returning to game action, but his presence on the team's road trip might be an indication that he's approaching full strength. The 31-year-old has appeared in just two games this season, producing a goal on two shots, three hits and three blocks.

Malkin (upper body) has been cleared for contact and could be an option against the Devils on Thursday after head coach Dan Muse told reporters, "He looked good, have another practice day tomorrow...we'll continue to have conversations," Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

The Penguins didn't do line rushes for Monday's optional practice session, but Malkin figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot as the No. 2 center once given the all-clear. Additionally, the Russian forward should be back on the top power-play unit where he has generated 13 of his 29 points this year.

Gaudreau scored a goal and took two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Gaudreau snapped a four-game scoring skid with this tally, an empty-netter at the 17:25 mark of the third period. This was his fourth goal of the season, and while he holds a top-six role in the lineup, he isn't producing enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.

Beniers scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Beniers has three goals in his last three appearances. The 23-year-old playmaker hasn't exactly been a steady contributor on offense for the Kraken, though, as he hadn't scored a goal since Dec. 10 before this aforementioned run. With six points (three goals, three assists) over his last seven outings and a secure top-six role in the lineup, though, Beniers could be a solid streaming option in most formats if he isn't rostered already. He has 24 points (seven goals, 17 helpers) in 40 games so far this season.

Jarvis (ribs) will suit up for Tuesday's home contest against the Stars, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Jarvis landed on injured reserve shortly after getting injured and missed the last eight games as a result. The right-shot winger worked in a third-line capacity with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook at Tuesday's morning skate. Jarvis should eventually slide back into a top-six role, but for now, he'll skate on more of a defensive line while receiving power-play time.

Horvat (lower body) will join the Islanders for their upcoming seven-game road trip, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Tuesday.

Horvat won't be an option to face the Devils on Tuesday, but it certainly appears he is trending in the right direction. Once given the all-clear, the Ontario native should reclaim his spot as the second-line center in addition to linking up with one of the power-play units.

McMichael notched four assists in Monday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.

The 24-year-old had a hand in each of the Capitals' first four goals, including Justin Sourdif's first career hat trick. McMichael hasn't gotten onto the scoresheet in consecutive games since late November, making him a risky DFS play, but his overall numbers -- five goals and 25 points in 43 contests with 82 shots on net and a plus-6 rating -- have some value in deeper season-long formats.

Zibanejad notched two power-play assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

The Rangers got all their offense in the second period, with Zibanejad helping to set up tallies by Alexis Lafreniere and Vincent Trocheck. Zibanejad has erupted for three goals and seven points over two games since the calendar flipped to January, and on the season, he's delivered 15 goals and 37 points in 43 contests, including 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) with the man advantage.

Cozens scored a goal, fired four shots on net and recorded three hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Cozens posted a strong all-around effort Monday that was highlighted by a power-play goal in the second period to cut Detroit's lead to one score. Following Monday's game, the 24-year-old center is up to 12 goals, 31 points, 96 shots on net and 116 hits through 41 games this season. With the Senators arriving at the halfway point in the regular season, Cozens is back on track for his first 60-plus point expedition since the 2022-23 campaign. The second-line center is also trending towards his best season in terms of hits. He has evolved into a fantastic well of category-coverage stats in fantasy, giving him high-level value in most leagues for the remainder of the season.