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McNabb recorded an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

McNabb got on the scoresheet for the first time since March 21, a span of five scoreless outings. The 33-year-old defenseman's helper was his 24th point of the season, matching the career high he established in 2014-15, his first full NHL campaign. He's added 196 blocked shots, 134 hits, 79 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 75 contests as a defensive stalwart for the Golden Knights this season. McNabb should continue to see top-four minutes as Vegas pushes toward a playoff spot.

Pietrangelo posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

This was Pietrangelo's first point in his second game back after missing six contests. The 34-year-old defenseman set up William Karlsson's second-period tally. Pietrangelo is up to 33 points, 141 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 64 appearances. He's been listed on the third pairing since his return, but Pietrangelo's usage aligns with a top-four blueliner, and he'll also continue to see power-play time.

Hanifin scored a power-play goal on four shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

The goal was Hanifin's first as a Golden Knight -- he's also picked up five assists over 13 contests since the Flames traded him away. The 27-year-old blueliner continues to see ample ice time in a top-four role with Vegas. He's up to 12 goals, 41 points, 155 shots on net, 109 blocked shots, 61 hits and a plus-21 rating through 74 appearances this season.

Weegar notched two assists, two shots on goal, five hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.

Weegar has been solid lately with three goals and seven helpers over his last eight outings. The defenseman also picked up his fourth power-play point in that span when he helped out on a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the second period. Weegar has secured a career year with 46 points (18 goals, 28 helpers) while adding 184 shots on net, 177 hits, 187 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 74 contests.

LaCombe produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

LaCombe led the Ducks with 23:13 of ice time, and he helped out on Alex Killorn's second goal of the game. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for LaCombe. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't regularly gotten on the scoresheet, picking up 14 points through 65 outings this season. He's added 52 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and a minus-25 rating, though he's often played a top-four role when in the lineup.

Zellweger notched three assists and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Zellweger showed a little of the offense that earned him a promotion to the NHL as a 20-year-old rookie. He assisted on the Ducks' first three goals Tuesday, including a Troy Terry power-play marker. Zellweger has five points over his last six outings, and he's up to one goal, six assists, 25 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 20 contests overall. He'll likely continue to see a larger role as long as Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) is out.

Fowler scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Fowler put the Ducks ahead 3-2 early in the third period. The defenseman had managed just six assists over 21 contests since his last goal. The 32-year-old is up to five tallies, 34 points, 104 shots on net, 110 blocked shots and a minus-36 rating through 75 outings in a top-pairing role.

Hanley (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game versus the Ducks in the first period, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Hanley didn't return to the bench at the start of the second or third periods, so it's safe to assume his game is done. The 32-year-old has seen fairly steady playing time since the Flames claimed him off waivers from the Stars on March 5. If he can't suit up Thursday versus the Jets, Nikita Okhotyuk or Dennis Gilbert could enter the lineup.

Ekblad (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Ekblad saw just 7:16 of ice time in this contest. He recently returned from a lower-body injury that cost him seven contests, but the Panthers didn't elaborate on why he exited Tuesday's game. If he can't play Thursday versus the Senators, Josh Mahura or Tobias Bjornfot would draw into the lineup.

Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Mintyukov will miss his second game in a row due to the injury. William Lagesson has stepped into the lineup on the third pairing to cover for Mintyukov. The Ducks' next game is Friday versus the Kraken.