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Lindell scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Lindell finished the game with a long-range empty-netter for his first point in seven contests. The defenseman was held to zero hits and blocked shots for the second game in a row -- it was just the third time he's posted goose eggs in both categories in the same game this year. Despite the recent lack of physical play, that's often where Lindell shines. He has three goals, nine assists, 57 shots on net, 30 hits, 68 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 36 appearances.

Stanley logged an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Stanley has logged a helper in three straight games since he returned from missing two contests due to a lower-body injury. He's been thrust into a top-four role as injuries pile up on the Jets' blue line -- Haydn Fleury (lower body) and Dylan Samberg (foot) are out, and Dylan DeMelo (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game early. Stanley could see a little more offense as long as he plays in a larger role, but it likely won't be a sizeable gain since he doesn't see power-play time. The big blueliner has seven points, 13 shots on net, 28 hits, 39 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 25 outings this season.

Pionk produced an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Pionk had some consistency problems in December but still put up a decent seven points with 20 hits and 29 blocked shots over 15 contests for the month. The 29-year-old blueliner has filled a second-pairing role throughout 2024-25. He's at five goals, 22 assists, 62 shots on net, 58 hits, 67 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 39 outings overall.

DeMelo sustained an undisclosed injury blocking a shot in the third period of Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press

DeMelo ended the game with two hits and three blocked shots in 23:43 of ice time. There was no update on the defenseman's status after the contest. The Jets can ill afford another injury on the blue line -- they're already missing Dylan Samberg (foot) and Haydn Fleury (lower body). More information on DeMelo's status should be available prior to Thursday's home game versus the Ducks.

Girard notched an assist, four shots on goal, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Girard snapped a nine-game point drought when he helped out on Artturi Lehkonen's first-period tally. The 26-year-old Girard may get a bit more freedom to roam now that Josh Manson has been back for a couple of games since he missed 12 contests due to an upper-body injury. Girard has contributed 17 points, 51 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 35 hits and a plus-6 rating over 38 outings this season, serving as a regular in the Avalanche's top four.

Makar logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Makar saw a five-game point streak end Friday in Utah, but he quickly got back on the scoresheet. The 26-year-old concluded December with 14 points in 13 games as well as a plus-13 rating. He's up to 11 goals, 35 helpers, 19 power-play points, 120 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 32 hits and a plus-11 rating through 38 appearances this season.

Manson logged two assists, three shots on goal, four hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Manson set up goals by Artturi Lehkonen and Casey Mittelstadt. This was Manson's second game since missing 12 due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has slotted right back onto the second pairing alongside Samuel Girard. Manson has eight points, 33 shots on net, 57 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 26 appearances. He offers plenty of physicality but only limited offense.

Brodin scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Predators.

Brodin and Brock Faber picked up the extra ice time after Jared Spurgeon (lower body) went down early to injury. Brodin has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last four games, and the extra ice time could continue for the foreseeable future -- Spurgeon was seen leaving the arena with a leg brace and crutches.

Toews scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Toews ended his 21-game goal drought with a second-period tally. The defenseman had also gone five contests without a point entering Tuesday's action. While the lack of offense is frustrating for fantasy managers, Toews is unlikely to slip out of a top-four role thanks to his defensive work. He has two goals, 12 assists, 55 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 34 appearances. It's been a down year for the 30-year-old blueliner, who has been more of a depth defenseman in fantasy rather than a solid No. 2 or 3.

Spurgeon (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.

Spurgeon was slew-footed by Zachary L'Heureux in the second period. The Wild captain had trouble getting off the ice, putting no weight on his right leg. He was seen leaving the arena in a leg brace and on crutches. An update on Spurgeon's status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Capitals. If he needs a stint on injured reserve, David Jiricek could be recalled from AHL Iowa.