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Morrissey scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Morrissey ended a nine-game goal drought with his second-period tally. He wasn't slumping during that stretch, racking up eight assists and a plus-6 rating as he continues to lead the way on the Jets' blue line. For the season, the 29-year-old defenseman has four goals, 33 assists, 83 shots on net, 65 blocked shots, 27 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 41 contests.

Seider racked up three assists, including two on the power play, in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.

Seider also had three shots on net and four blocked shots in the win. He's gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last 12 games, racking up two goals and nine assists in that span. The 23-year-old defenseman has four goals, 24 points (nine on the power play), 73 shots on net, 97 hits, 91 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 39 outings overall. He's tracking toward a career year on offense and remains a strong all-around producer for fantasy purposes.

Connauton was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Utah claimed Nick DeSimone off waivers from New Jersey in a corresponding move. Connauton was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas. He has five goals and nine points in 24 AHL appearances this season.

Brodin notched an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Hurricanes.

Brodin helped out on a Matt Boldy goal in the third period. With two goals and four assists over his last six games, Brodin has been chipping in more offense than usual while also seeing massive minutes in the absence of Jared Spurgeon (lower body) over the last two contests. Brodin is up to 15 points, 54 shots on net, 63 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 30 appearances. He's unlikely to help on the power play, but the 31-year-old defenseman is on pace for just the second 30-point campaign of his career.

DeSimone was claimed off waivers by Utah on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

DeSimone was waived by the Devils on Friday after posting a goal, two points and a plus-7 rating over 11 games. The 30-year-old DeSimone will likely compete for a third-pairing role on Utah's blue line.

Gostisbehere (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Carolina recalled Juha Jaaska from AHL Chicago in a corresponding move. Gostisbehere has missed the last four games, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has accounted for six goals, 27 points, 66 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 30 hits across 35 appearances this season. Ty Smith has been playing during Gostisbehere's absence.

Murphy (groin) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Murphy will miss a second straight game while recovering from a groin injury. Wyatt Kaiser will remain on Chicago's top pairing alongside Seth Jones while Murphy is sidelined. The 31-year-old blueliner's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Colorado.

Hamonic (lower body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Hamonic likely suffered the injury in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Blues, when he skated for only 16:45 of ice time. With Hamonic set for an extended absence, Jacob Bernard-Docker figures to see a regular role in Ottawa's lineup.

Lambos was assigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Lambos has been a healthy scratch for Minnesota in the last three games. He has registered two goals and five points in 27 AHL appearances this season. The 21-year-old defender doesn't have any NHL experience yet.

Harris managed an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blues.

While Harris got on the scoresheet, he saw just 4:32 of ice time as the Blue Jackets remained in a seven-defensemen system. The 24-year-old's limited usage suggests he's in danger of returning to the press box if the team flips back to the traditional 12-forward, six-defensemen alignment. Harris has done little in his first year with the Blue Jackets, picking up three points, 12 shots on net, 17 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 24 appearances.