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Thompson scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Thompson has two goals over his last four games. The 22-year-old defenseman has clear scoring upside, but the Sharks are taking a careful approach with his minutes so far -- he's averaging 16:34 of ice time per game over 10 appearances. He's collected five points, 10 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating, and he may sit out occasionally once Jake Walman (upper body) is healthy.

Andrae logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Andrae has played fairly well since his Oct. 26 recall, but he has little to show for it. The 22-year-old defenseman has two helpers, an even plus-minus rating, 11 shots on net, 13 hits and nine blocked shots over eight contests. Andrae has seen steady top-four usage due to injuries on the Flyers' blue line, but he may be at risk of being sent down to AHL Lehigh Valley once both of Cam York and Jamie Drysdale return from their respective upper-body injuries.

Zamula logged an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Zamula has played in four straight games, and he'll have a little security to stay in the lineup until Cam York (upper body) returns. The helper was Zamula's third of the season, snapping a four-game point drought. The 24-year-old blueliner has added nine shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating across 12 appearances, mainly in a third-pairing role with power-play time.

Johnson scored a goal and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Johnson was busy in the first two minutes of the game, scoring the opening goal and fighting Givani Smith. This was Johnson's first game back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for three contests. He took Jamie Drysdale's (upper body) place in the lineup, though Johnson may return to the press box once Cam York (upper body) is cleared to play. Through 11 appearances, Johnson has two points, four shots on net, 19 hits, eight blocked shots and nine PIM.

Matheson logged a power-play assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 7-5 win over the Sabres.

Matheson snapped a five-game slump by helping out on Cole Caufield's game-winning tally in the third period. The 30-year-old Matheson was hot before that dry spell, so he should be able to get his offense back on track. The blueliner is looking for his first goal of the year, but he has 10 assists (six on the power play), 24 shots on net, 27 PIM, 45 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 16 appearances in a top-pairing role.

Hutson logged two assists in Monday's 7-5 win over the Sabres.

Hutson's first helper set up a Cole Caufield power-play goal in the second period, and he also fed Emil Heineman for a game-tying goal in the third. With three helpers over his last two games, Hutson is getting back on track on offense, though the 20-year-old blueliner will likely have ups and downs as a rookie. He has 10 assists (four on the power play), 12 shots on net, 12 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating across 16 appearances this season.

Stanley (undisclosed) isn't with Winnipeg on its three-game road trip that starts in New York on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Stanley is contending with a "mid-body" injury, according to head coach Scott Arniel. If Stanley is unable to join the Jets on their road trip, his next chance to suit up will come at home versus the Panthers on Nov. 19. Haydn Fleury will likely draw back into the lineup while Stanley is sidelined.

Slavin recorded two assists in Monday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Slavin assisted on his team's fourth and fifth goals, giving him six helpers on the year and his first multi-point effort of the campaign. He has seven points in 14 games this season, and while the season is still young, he's on pace to come close to his career best of 42 points (four goals, 38 assists) from 2021-22 -- as long as he stays healthy throughout the campaign.

Heinola (ankle) was on the ice in a regular jersey at Tuesday's morning skate, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site relays.

Heinola has been sidelined since undergoing ankle surgery in September. The Finnish blueliner resumed skating at the end of October, and he appears to be close to making his 2024-25 debut. The 23-year-old was a first-round pick by Winnipeg in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Once healthy, Heinola will likely have to compete with Haydn Fleury and Dylan Coghlan for playing time on what has been the league's best team.

Girard scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Girard couldn't have chosen a better time to score his first goal of the season, as he took advantage of a breakaway to drill home the game-winning goal midway through OT. Girard has been productive of late, notching four points in his last four appearances. With nine points through 16 games, he's on pace to surpass his career high of 37 points in 76 games from 2022-23.