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Matheson notched two assists and five blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Matheson has been distributing helpers at a high rate lately, logging nine assists over his last six contests. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 57 points, 179 shots on net, 171 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a minus-27 rating through 77 appearances. It's by far the best year of his career, which has been fueled by earning 27 of those points on the power play in his first year quarterbacking the first unit on a full-time basis.

Schneider notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Schneider entered Sunday on a seven-game point drought. The 22-year-old defenseman often goes extended periods of time without a point while playing in a third-pairing role. He's up to 18 points through 78 contests, matching his output from 81 games a year ago. Schneider has added 90 shots on net, 155 hits, 126 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating in 2023-24.

Miller notched an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Miller snapped a nine-game point drought with his helper on Alexis Lafreniere's empty-net tally. The 24-year-old Miller continues to play in a top-four role, but he's had a bit of a down year on offense. He's at 30 points, 93 shots on net, 143 hits, 111 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 76 appearances. Miller produced 43 points in 79 outings a year ago.

Fox notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Fox has six helpers and a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. The 26-year-old helped out on a Mika Zibanejad goal in the second period, which tied the game at 1-1. Fox is up to 69 points (31 on the power play), 126 shots on net, 116 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating through 68 appearances. He's had another excellent season in a top-pairing role, serving as a strong and steady two-way defenseman.

Sanderson scored the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday.

Only 41 seconds into the extra frame, Sanderson won the game with his 10th goal of the season. He added one shot on net, one hit and an even rating in 25:05 of ice time. This was his second multi-point performance in as many games, and he is now at 35 points over 74 contests this season. The Senators will play on the road against the Panthers on Tuesday.

Mintyukov (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Blues.

Mintyukov is still considered day-to-day but will miss a fourth straight game. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Los Angeles.

Sandin (upper body) will not return to Sunday's game against Ottawa.

Sandin logged 7:09 of ice time before leaving Sunday's game. The 24-year-old has now been held without a point in seven straight contests. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game in Detroit.

Xhekaj (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Rangers, per the NHL's media site.

Xhekaj has now missed two straight games and the team hasn't provided much of an update on his status. The 23-year-old blueliner has just one point in his last 10 appearances. Montreal's next game is Tuesday against the Flyers.

Guhle (upper body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, per the NHL's media site.

Guhle was injured Thursday against the Lightning and has missed two contests since. His next chance to get in the lineup will be Tuesday against the Flyers. Guhle has six points over his last five appearances.

Faulk (upper body) will not suit up for Sunday's tilt with the Ducks, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Faulk will be absent for at least one contest after being injured Saturday against the Sharks. The 30-year-old blueliner has 30 points through 60 appearances, with eight of those coming in the last 10 games. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Blackhawks.