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Jones registered an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Jones has four goals and one assist over his last 10 contests. The defenseman set up Frank Nazar's first career goal midway through the first period. Jones continues to handle a top-pairing role, accumulating 31 points, 169 shots on net, 127 blocked shots, 75 hits and a minus-14 rating over 65 appearances. He's on track for his lowest scoring output in a full-length campaign since 2014-15.

Makar had a goal and an assist during Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Sunday's production brings Makar to 21 goals and 89 points in 76 games. He's second among all defensemen in goals, points and assists. There aren't many defenders who have been more reliable than Makar, who is putting the finishing touches on a fourth straight campaign averaging a point per game or better.

Burns logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Burns set up the second of Seth Jarvis' two goals in the third period, which was the game-winner. Burns has slowed down on offense lately with just two helpers over his last nine outings. The 39-year-old is on track for another ironman campaign with 10 goals, 31 assists, 19 power-play points, 185 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 81 appearances. Assuming Burns plays Tuesday in Columbus, he will complete a 10th straight season without missing a game.

Skjei will not play Sunday against Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

As things stand, it sounds like Skjei is simply getting a rest day after suiting up for Carolina's first 80 games. The veteran blueliner has racked up 13 goals among his career-high 47 points this season. He'll likely be back in the lineup for Tuesday's regular-season finale against Columbus.

Pesce (undisclosed) will suit up Sunday against Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce will return after a brief one-game absence while dealing with a minor injury. After a career-high 30 points last season, the veteran blueliner has been held to 13 points through 69 games this season. He'll slot back into his usual top-four role Sunday.

Chatfield (undisclosed) will return to action Sunday against Chicago, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Chatfield will draw back in after sitting out Friday's 5-2 win over St. Louis for maintenance. He has accounted for eight goals, 22 points, 89 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 58 hits over 70 contests this campaign.

Thompson was summoned from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Thompson has six goals and 41 points in 62 AHL appearances between San Jose and Syracuse this season. He had one shot on goal and two assists during his NHL debut against Boston on Jan. 6. The Sharks acquired Thompson from the Lightning on March 7 in the Anthony Duclair trade.

Harley notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Harley has rebounded in April with seven helpers over his last six games. The 22-year-old defenseman has gone 12 games without a goal, but that's likely just regression after he scored 15 times in his first 66 contests. He's at 47 points, 144 shots on net, 134 blocked shots and a plus-27 rating through 78 contests in his first full season.

Jensen (undisclosed) was spotted at the Capitals facility Sunday, but he'll miss their remaining two regular-season games, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

It's encouraging to see Jensen back with the team Sunday considering he had to leave the ice on a stretcher after crashing into the boards in Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay. While the blueliner will miss the Caps' remaining two regular-season contests, he could return for the playoffs, should Washington qualify. Jensen will wrap up the campaign with one goal, 14 points and a minus-9 rating across 78 games.

McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.

McIlrath has three goals, nine points and 100 PIM in 58 AHL contests this campaign. After Nick Jensen (undisclosed) was taken off the ice on a stretcher in Saturday's 4-2 win over Tampa Bay, McIlrath or Lucas Johansen could play in Monday's contest versus Boston.