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Rutta scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Rutta's point streak is at five games (three goals, three assists) after he added the insurance tally Tuesday. The 33-year-old has rarely had such productive stretches in his career, but it coincides with him seeing more consistent top-four usage with Mario Ferraro (lower body) out. Rutta is up to three goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 36 hits and a minus-10 rating through 44 appearances this season.

Vlasic scored a goal on four shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Vlasic broke a scoreless deadlock in the third period with his fourth goal in the last eight games. That stretch accounts for all of his goals this season, and he's added one assist, 37 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 28 appearances. While he was an occasional healthy scratch earlier in the campaign, injuries to Mario Ferraro (lower body) and Henry Thrun (shoulder) have opened up more consistent playing time for Vlasic in January.

Foote (personal) has been directed to surrender to London, Ontario police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event, TSN reports.

According to TSN, Foote and four other individuals, including three NHL players, are expected to surrender before the London Police Service holds a press conference Monday to issue a public update on the case. The five individuals are accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a London hotel on June 19, 2018, following a Hockey Canada Foundation golf and gala event. Foote remains on the non-roster list while on an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils.

Josi picked up a pair of assists in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Josi set up two of the Preds' three goals in the first period, helping out Michael McCarron for the opening tally off a dump-in before adding a secondary assist on Yakov Trenin's goal later in the frame. The 33-year-old Josi has been averaging over a point per game over the last month, notching three goals and 13 assists in his past 14 contests. Overall, the four-time All-Star is up to 44 points (10 goals, 34 assists) through 50 appearances this season.

MacDonald (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Mario Ferraro (lower body) was moved to injured reserve in a corresponding move. MacDonald, who hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 23 against Vancouver, will be an option to play Tuesday versus Seattle. He has six goals, one assist, 31 shots on net and 14 hits in 17 appearances this campaign.

Ferraro (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

In a corresponding move, Jacob MacDonald (lower body) was activated from the IR list. Ferraro is not expected to play before the All-Star break after being injured last Monday against the Kings. He has generated 14 points, 79 shots on goal, 138 blocked shots and 58 hits across 47 outings this season.

Minnesota claimed Chisholm off waivers from Winnipeg on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Chisholm has picked up one assist and two blocked shots in two appearances with the Jets this season. The 24-year-old blueliner will provide the Wild with some additional depth.

Perunovich (lower body) won't be available to play Tuesday versus Columbus, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Perunovich is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. He was hurt in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings. Perunovich has chipped in 12 assists, 23 shots on goal and 28 blocked shots over 31 games this season. Tyler Tucker is slated to replace Perunovich in the lineup Tuesday.

Hamonic (upper body) could be ready to return following the All-Star break, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Hamonic has already missed the past three games and is expected to sit out at least two more. He has provided five points, 39 shots on goal, 69 blocked shots, 42 hits and 38 PIM across 40 appearances this campaign.

Parayko recorded an assist, two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots across 24:06 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win versus the Kings.

Parayko posted at least 23 assists in each of the previous two seasons, but he's pacing to miss that mark by a wide margin this season with just 10 assists through 48 games. However, he has already scored eight goals, which is just two shy of his career high. His offensive output will be inconsistent as long as he's left off the power play, though he could fill in with the man advantage while Scott Perunovich (lower body) is out.