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Lucchini scored twice on four shots in AHL Milwaukee's 4-3 shootout loss to Texas on Saturday.

Lucchini has done his part this season with 10 goals and 17 assists over 30 appearances. He's scored six of his goals over his last 10 contests. The 30-year-old forward is probably just going to be an AHL veteran this year, as the Predators are more likely to be interested in rewarding prospects with call-ups in the second half of the NHL campaign.

Guentzel put up two assists in a 7-3 victory over San Jose on Saturday.

Guentzel has four assists in his last two games. He has 15 points, including 11 assists, in his last 12 games. Seven of those points (one goal, six assists) have come with the man advantage. Guentzel has 18 goals, 25 assists, 15 power-play points and 106 shots in 41 games so far, and he's on pace for his second-straight 80-plus point seasons.

James scored a goal in a 7-3 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

It was the rookie's first goal in nine games. James' ice time dropped on Tampa Bay's three-game road trip. He centers the fourth line, and given the league-wide depth at that position, his fantasy value is limited at this time. He has three goals, five assists, 36 hits and 26 shots through 26 games this season.

Czata scored a goal and added an assist in OHL Niagara's 5-4 overtime win over Barrie on Saturday.

Czata hadn't posted a multi-point effort since Dec. 11, and he had gone scoreless in the previous three contests before Saturday. The forward is up to 16 goals and 10 assists through 33 appearances for the IceDogs this season. A 2025 second-round pick of the Lightning, Czata's offense hasn't reached another level this year, which is mildly discouraging for his long-term potential.

Point had a goal and an assist in a 7-3 victory over San Jose on Saturday.

The Sharks started flat-footed, and Point made them pay early on a 3-on-2. His assist came later on the power play. Point is on a five-game, seven-point scoring streak (11 shots), and he has a power-play point in each of his last two games. He's also on a three-game goal streak (four). Point has scuffled this season, and he has just 10 snipes in 34 games after averaging 46 goals over his last three regular seasons. His luck is improving, and that means you'll benefit from a strong second half as you drive to your own playoffs.

Geekie scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Syracuse's 6-0 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Geekie earned his first multi-point effort in eight games during this lopsided victory. He's been doing just about everything right for the Crunch, picking up nine goals and 20 helpers in 28 appearances this season. Geekie's sustained success on offense could help him earn another call-up later in 2025-26.

Beecher (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Beecher was injured in a second-period fight with Nicolas Hague. The 24-year-old Beecher can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. If he misses time, Justin Kirkland is the next man up to center the fourth line.

Dewar picked up a goal in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Saturday.

The goal snapped a 12-game drought. Dewar has seven goals, six assists, 74 hits and 62 shots in 40 games this season while averaging 13:39 in ice time. The 26-year-old fourth liner is on a career pace, although his fantasy contributions are limited.

Rakell scored an empty-netter in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Rakell has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) and 54 shots on net in 20 games this season. The pace is well off his 35-goal, 70-point production from last season, but that came with an unsustainable 17.2 shooting percentage. He has also struggled to find his groove since his return in mid-December from a broken left hand. Rakell has just two goals on 37 shots and four assists in 11 games. That left hand is his top hand, and he returned on the short end of a six-to-eight week recovery from surgery. He has 10 shots in his last two games, and that may make him a sneaky waiver grab.

McDavid produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.

The 28-year-old superstar did his best to pull his team out of an early 3-0 hole, but McDavid didn't get enough help to complete a comeback. He has erupted for 14 goals and 36 points, including 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) with the man advantage, during his 15-game point streak.