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Larsson produced an assist, three hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Larsson snapped a five-game slump with the helper on Brian Dumoulin's first-period tally. It's not unusual for Larsson to have extended droughts -- he got on the scoresheet in just one of the Kraken's first 19 games of the year. The 31-year-old blueliner is at 15 points, 79 shots on net, 83 hits and 91 blocked shots over 48 appearances, making it unlikely that he'll match last year's 33-point performance.

Dumoulin scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Dumoulin tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with his second goal and fifth point over the last nine games. The 32-year-old hasn't found a ton of success this season, but he's been solid on the third pairing lately. Overall, the defenseman has four goals -- one off his career high -- with seven assists, 37 shots on net, 41 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 47 appearances.

Perunovich notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Perunovich set up a Robert Thomas tally in the second period. This was Perunovich's third helper in his last five games, though he was also scratched twice in that span. The 25-year-old should be able to hold down a third-pairing role with a spot on the first power-play unit as long as Justin Faulk (undisclosed) is out. Perunovich has 10 points, all assists, through 30 games this season while adding 23 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating.

Krug managed a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Krug assisted on an Oskar Sundqvist tally in the first period. The helper snapped a six-game slump for Krug, who has just three assists over 11 outings in January. The defenseman remains in a top-four role, though he's lost his spot on the top power-play unit to Scott Perunovich. Krug is at 20 points, 101 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-13 rating through 47 contests, a pace that has him on track to miss the 40-point mark for the third time in four years as a Blue.

Doughty produced a power-play assist in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Doughty helped out on Kevin Fiala's goal in the second period. This was Doughty's fifth point over the last six games as he continues to provide solid offense even though the Kings have scored just 11 goals in that span. The defenseman is up to 26 points (11 on the power play), 81 shots on net, 88 blocked shots, 61 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 46 outings overall.

Girard notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Girard set up Logan O'Connor for the opening tally at 7:44 of the first period. This snapped a three-game dry spell for Girard, his longest drought since returning from his stay in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Girard continues to see top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit. He's at 12 points, 32 shots on net, 33 hits and 57 blocked shots through 28 outings this season.

Manson scored a goal and added four hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Manson's goal in the second period stretched the Avalanche's lead to 4-1. While he's hardly a threat for big scoring numbers, Manson has done his part with a goal and four helpers over seven contests since he returned from an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old blueliner is up to six goals, 17 points, 68 shots on net, 104 hits, 66 blocked shots, 54 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 44 outings as a tough presence among the Avalanche's defensemen. This is his most productive offensive season since his outlier 37-point campaign with the Ducks in 2017-18.

Makar scored a power-play goal on nine shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Makar saw a green light throughout the game -- he had three times as many shots as any other Avalanche skater. The defenseman has three goals and seven assists during his six-game point streak. The 25-year-old is up to 12 tallies, 58 points, 137 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 44 outings. Makar was bothered by a nagging injury in December, but it appears that issue is well behind him as the Avalanche reach the bye week and All-Star break.

Timmins has dressed for the Leafs' last two games after being scratched in 13 of the previous 14 games.

Timmins has offensive talent, but he can't crack the lineup with consistency because of his own-zone limitations. However, should an injury hit, he has the ability to step in and deliver on the power play. Timmins isn't roster worthy right now, but remember his name if he gets a decent opportunity.

Lagesson has been a healthy scratch for the Leafs' last 14 games.

Simon Benoit has been playing well, and Lagesson hasn't been able to break into the lineup as a result. He last played Dec. 27. He has three assists, 33 hits and 32 blocks in 21 games.