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Power picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.

After a scoreless first period, the 21-year-old blueliner helped set up Victor Olofsson for the game's opening tally, which became the eventual game-winner. In 10 games since returning from a hand injury, Power has racked up three goals and eight points, with three of the assists coming on the man advantage, but it will likely be tough for him to maintain that pace given his spot on the second unit while Rasmus Dahlin and Bowen Byram handle first-unit duties.

Ludvig tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over San Jose.

Ludvig scored the eventual game-winner 2:38 into the third period, beating Magnus Chrona from the point, before adding an assist on a Rickard Rakell deflection later in the frame. It's the first career multi-point contest for the rookie defenseman, who had just one goal and two points through 26 games coming into Thursday. While his performance Thursday was encouraging, Ludvig isn't typically expected to contribute much offensively in a bottom-pairing role.

Brodin notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Brodin has four points over his last six games. His latest contribution was a secondary helper on a Zach Bogosian tally in the first period. Brodin has played solidly for the Wild in a top-four role this season, racking up 23 points, 96 shots on net, 118 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 49 appearances. He's unlikely to get back to the 30-point mark, but he's already done far better than last season (14 points in 60 outings).

Hedman put up two assists Thursday in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Hedman is on a three-game, six-point scoring streak that includes four assists. And he has 10 shots and four PIM in the same span. Hedman sits third overall in scoring from the blue line with 66 points (12 goals, 54 assists) in 64 games. This season has been a sweet rebound for the big defender, who saw his output drop last season to only 49 points.

Bogosian scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Bogosian tallied at 14:44 of the first period, and that goal ended up being the game-winner, his first such tally since the 2021-22 campaign. The 33-year-old defenseman has three goals and 11 points through 52 outings between the Wild and the Lightning this season, with two of his markers coming over his last five games. He's added 98 hits, 62 blocked shots, 45 PIM and a plus-3 rating while filling a bottom-four role.

Shea was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Shea continues to bounce between levels while providing the Penguins with defensive depth. He has no points in 22 NHL games this season.

Gudas (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Wild.

Gudas was injured in the first period and saw just 5:01 of ice time in the game. Losing Gudas takes physicality and veteran leadership out of the Ducks' lineup. William Lagesson or Gustav Lindstrom could draw back in if Gudas can't play Friday in Winnipeg.

Boqvist sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Senators, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Boqvist was hurt on a hit in the first period and ruled out prior to the first intermission, which is not encouraging. The 23-year-old defenseman has already missed significant time with upper body and shoulder injuries this season and in his career. The Blue Jackets' next game is Saturday versus the Sharks, but it's safe to assume the team won't rush Boqvist back given its poor position in the standings.

Rutta (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Rutta will miss his third straight game with the injury, though he is on the Sharks' current road trip. With Jacob MacDonald (illness) also out, the Sharks will dress five defensemen for Thursday's game. It's unclear if Rutta will be cleared to return Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

MacDonald (illness) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus the Penguins, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

MacDonald has played in the last two games since he was called up last Friday. The 31-year-old was playing on defense after seeing time as a forward earlier in the year. His absence, combined with Jan Rutta (lower body) being out, leaves the Sharks with just five healthy blueliners for the contest. MacDonald's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.