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Theodore logged an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and five blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Senators.

Theodore ended a three-game slump by helping out on a Jack Eichel tally in the first period. The 29-year-old Theodore has a goal, 13 assists, 39 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 19 appearances. The defenseman has played a leading role on the Golden Knights' blue line and also features on the power play, though he'll occasionally have to fend off Noah Hanifin for a top-unit spot.

York (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup versus Chicago on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

York has missed the last 13 games after he was hit into the boards in the third period Oct. 24 against the Capitals. The 23-year-old blueliner has two goals and an assist in seven appearances this season. York had a breakout campaign in 2023-24, tallying 10 goals and adding 20 assists over 82 regular-season games.

Hanifin logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Senators.

Hanifin was briefly credited with two assists in the contest, but one of them was given to Alexander Holtz after the game. In either case, Hanifin snapped a six-game point drought by assisting on Brett Howden's second-period tally. Through 20 outings, Hanifin has nine points, 38 shots on net, 14 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while seeing steady top-four minutes.

Wilsby was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Wilsby was sent down Wednesday, but it was just a paper move, as Milwaukee did not play. Wilsby was recalled when the Predators were on a three-game Western Canada swing over the last week, but he never made his NHL debut. Wilsby has had a goal and two assists over 11 AHL games this season.

Letang (illness) will be a game-time decision against the Jets on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Letang looks poised to return from a three-game absence due to his illness. Prior to being sidelined, the 37-year-old blueliner was mired in a 14-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 14 versus the Habs. During his goalless streak, the Montreal native managed just three assists, and he's struggled to provide much in the way of offensive upside this season.

Mancini was recalled by the Rangers on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Mancini was sent to AHL Hartford last week but will rejoin the NHL club after spending just over a week in the minors. The 22-year-old has made nine appearances for the Rangers to begin the year, tallying a goal, four points, 11 blocked shots and seven hits while averaging 15:21 of ice time.

Ekman-Larsson missed practice Friday with an illness.

The Maple Leafs get a rare Saturday off as they do not play again until Sunday versus Utah. That will give Ekman-Larsson an extra day to get healthy. Ekman-Larsson has been a rock on the Toronto blue line and has chipped in with a goal and seven assists in 20 games. He is on a two-game point streak heading into action Sunday. Consider him day-to-day at this point. If he is unable to go, look for Jani Hakanpaa to enter the lineup.

Myers was recalled from a conditioning loan from AHL Toronto on Friday.

Myers played in only one game with the Maple Leafs before he was sent to the minors Saturday. Myers saw action in three games and had five shots on goal and four PIM with nary a point. He will likely remain as the Maple Leafs' seventh defenseman, barring any injuries.

Chisholm posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Chisholm has a helper in four of his last six contests, but he hasn't been able to maintain a full-time role. He's competed with Jon Merrill for a spot on the third pairing, and Chisholm is also in the power-play mix when he plays. For the season, Chisholm has five assists, 12 shots on net, eight blocked shots and five hits over 14 appearances.

Middleton logged an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

The four shots on goal led all Wild players. Middleton has a helper in each of the last two games and continues to offer well-rounded non-scoring production while seeing top-four minutes. For the season, the 28-year-old blueliner has 11 points, 31 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 26 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 19 appearances.