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Hronek notched a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

This was Hronek's first power-play point since Dec. 17. The 26-year-old defenseman has racked up eight points over 12 outings in February while maintaining his place on the top pairing at even strength. Hronek has a career-high 44 points, including 10 on the power play, and he's added 117 shots on net, 63 hits, 61 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a plus-34 rating through 61 appearances this season.

Letang produced an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Letang has picked up seven points over his last six games. The defenseman reached the 30-assist mark Tuesday with his secondary helper on Lars Eller's game-tying goal in the third period. Letang is up to 37 points, 117 shots on net, 101 hits, 91 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a plus-16 rating through 56 outings overall. He has just three power-play points, but he's been solid in just about every other area for fantasy purposes.

Karlsson scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Karlsson scored 1:42 into overtime, giving the Penguins their only lead of the game. He has 21 points over his last 23 outings, but his goal Tuesday was his first since Jan. 8. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to 43 points, 135 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 56 appearances in a top-four role with ample power-play time.

Theodore notched three assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Theodore was a workhorse all night, playing 27 shifts, blocking three shots and adding a plus-2 rating in 22:01 of ice time. He started off the game by providing assists on both of Vegas' first two goals and then finished with a third helper on the team's sixth and final goal. Since returning from injury Feb. 20, Theodore is riding a four-game point streak, producing eight assists over that span. Theodore continues to play on the top defensive pairing and holds a vital position on the Knights' first power-play unit.

Toews logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Toews struggled around the All-Star break, but he's picked up four points over his last seven outings to get back on track. The defenseman helped out on a Joel Kiviranta tally in the first period of Tuesday's win. Toews has 33 points, 113 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 55 hits and a plus-11 rating through 60 contests this season while logging top-pairing minutes.

Makar posted an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Makar's helper was the 308th point of his career, setting the franchise record for scoring by a defenseman. He's earned a pair of helpers over the last two games following a rare lengthy point drought (seven contests). The 25-year-old is up to 62 points, 167 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 55 appearances. Given his already lofty place in Avalanche history, his newly established record seems likely to stand for a long time.

Josi scored two goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Ottawa.

Josi set up Michael McCarron's opening marker 3:23 into the first period before tallying a power-play goal two minutes later. The 33-year-old blueliner would then extend Nashville's lead to 3-1 late in the second, beating Joonas Korpisalo with a wrister off the rush. Josi hasn't gone more than three games without a point this year. He's up to 14 goals, tied for third among defensemen, and 57 points through 60 contests this season.

Lundkvist (concussion) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Head coach Pete DeBoer said that Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) returning was the only change among his skaters from the group that lost 3-2 in overtime to the Islanders on Monday. Lundkvist will be out for his seventh straight game, but there's a sense he's getting close to being available. The Stars are back home Thursday versus the Jets.

Hakanpaa (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Derrick Pouliot was reassigned to AHL Texas earlier Tuesday, clearing out a spot in the lineup for Hakanpaa. Look for Hakanpaa to play on the second pairing as a physical and defensive presence. He had two assists over his first six games in February prior to the injury.

Chatfield (upper body) will play Tuesday versus the Wild, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Chatfield missed four games with his injury. His return will bump Tony DeAngelo from the lineup. Chatfield is slated to play on the third pairing. He has 14 points through 49 contests and will set a new career high with his next point.