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Liljegren recorded three assists in Saturday's 9-2 victory over Anaheim.

Two of Liljegren's three helpers came on the power play as the Leafs cruised to a lopsided win. The 24-year-old blueliner now has five assists in his last two contests after going 11 games without a point. Overall, Liljegren's up to 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) through 36 games this season. He should continue to work on Toronto's top pairing and power-play unit while Mark Giordano (personal) and Morgan Rielly (suspension) are unavailable.

Mahura earned an assist in Saturday's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Mahura played Saturday for the first time since Jan. 22 because Aaron Ekblad (lower body) was unavailable. The 25-year-old Mahura has six assists, 18 shots on goal and 24 hits over 20 appearances this season.

Harley scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

All the scoring in regulation for both teams came in the second period, with Harley potting his 14th goal of the season early in the frame. The 22-year-old blueliner lost some ice time when Miro Heiskanen returned to the lineup in late January, but his production hasn't wavered -- over eight games with Heiskanen back in action, Harley has five goals and eight points, although Saturday's helper was his first power-play point during that stretch.

Giordano (personal) was placed on the non-roster list Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Giordano sat out Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim following the death of his father Thursday. His addition to the non-roster list probably means he won't be available for Monday's contest versus St. Louis, either. Giordano has earned seven points, 44 shots on goal and 76 blocked shots in 36 games this season.

Clague was assigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Clague was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild before returning to the minors. The 25-year-old blueliner has three goals, 23 points and 52 PIM in 41 AHL contests this campaign.

Bouchard scored two goals, including the overtime winner on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Stars.

After getting the Oilers on the board early in the second period, Bouchard potted his career-high fifth GWG of the season by flipping a shot past a screened Jake Oettinger just 30 seconds into OT. The 24-year-old blueliner has already established new career highs in nearly every primary category, including goals (14), points (50) and power-play points (23), and Edmonton still has 31 games left on its schedule.

Seider registered two assists -- including a power-play helper -- to complement three hits and five blocked shots in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Flames.

Seider set up a one-timer to Patrick Kane on the man advantage to open the scoring in the contest, and the puck-moving defenseman capped it off with the lone helper on the game's final goal, a third-period wrist shot courtesy of Lucas Raymond. The Wings actually posted a minus-17 shot differential in this one, but Seider hustled on defense to help goalie James Reimer secure the shutout. Seider is up to six goals, 23 assists and 15 power-play points through 54 games.

Matheson recorded a power-play assist, two shots on net, one block and one hit over 26:05 of ice time in Saturdays' 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

Matheson logged a power-play helper for the second consecutive game, upping his man-advantage point total to 22 through 55 games. The defenseman has 14 points over the last 15 contests. Matheson has been a consistent offensive contributor and hasn't gone more than four tilts without a point. His 41 points are tied for ninth among blueliners.

Gostisbehere registered a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Flames.

Held without a point in his previous six contests, Gostisbehere reemerged with a secondary man-advantage apple that culminated in a Dylan Larkin tip-in tally. Ghost hasn't vanished from the box score too often this season, as he's up to seven goals and 26 assists. Supreme passing skills have resulted in 19 of his 21 man-advantage points being assists this campaign.

Xhekaj scored a goal on three shots and had one hit over 16:35 of ice time in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Washington.

Xhekaj unloaded a bomb from the point that eluded Darcy Kuemper for Montreal's first goal. It was the second goal of the season for Xhekaj and his first since being recalled from AHL Laval in late January. He's been in and out of the lineup since the recall, but Xhekaj is playing regularly now with Jordan Harris (upper body) sidelined.