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Sanderson produced a goal on a team-high six shots on net while adding an assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Colorado.

It was the first multi-point performance since Dec. 19 for the 21-year-old blueliner, and his second-period tally snapped a 16-game goal drought. The Senators are trying not to overwork Sanderson in his second NHL season -- he saw less than 20:00 of ice time Tuesday for the first time in seven games, and Thomas Chabot handled duties on the first power-play unit -- but Sanderson's stayed relatively productive with eight points in the last 14 contests, including three helpers with the man advantage.

Girard delivered three assists, one on the power play, while adding one shot on net, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Senators.

All three helpers came in the second half of the game as the Avs scored five unanswered goals to erase a 4-2 deficit. Girard is having a sizzling start to January after missing over a month while in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program -- over the last eight games he's contributed seven assists, 15 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The surge has been rewarded with a spot on Colorado's second power-play unit -- Tuesday's PP point was his first of the season.

Toews scored a goal on seven shots, assisted on another and had a block in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Senators.

Toews sealed Colorado's two points with an empty-netter for his second goal in as many games. Earlier in the period, he picked up the secondary helper on Miles Wood's tally that tied the game. Toews is up to eight goals for the season, ranking ninth among all blueliners.

Malinski scored a power-play goal and had an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 7-4 win over Ottawa. He added two shots, one block and one hit to his line over 17:17 of ice time.

Malinski set up Colorado's second goal with a stretch pass that resulted in Jason Polin's first NHL tally. Malinski then potted the game-winner one second before the Avalanche's man-advantage ended. His wrist shot eluded Mads Sogaard, who lost his stick on the play. The two-point effort was Malinski's second and gave the 25-year-old blueliner eight points through 19 games. He should stick around until Bowen Byram (lower body) is ready to play. Byram was given a seven-to-14 day timeline back on Jan 7.

Doughty scored his ninth goal of the season on the power play in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Stars.

The 34-year old workhorse led all skaters with a colossal 25:59 TOI. He was able to score a power-play goal 1:31 into the second period on a signature slap shot that beat Jake Oettinger cleanly and cut the Stars lead to 2-1. It wasn't enough as Dallas scored three consecutive goals in the third period in dominating fashion. The Kings will look to put this loss behind them when they face the Flyers on the road this Thursday.

Zaitsev (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's contest against San Jose.

Zaitsev logged just 8:46 of ice time prior to leaving Tuesday's matchup. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Wednesday's clash with Buffalo. Zaitsev entered Monday's action with seven points, 18 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 38 hits over 25 games this season.

Gilbert (concussion) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Gilbert will miss his sixth straight contest. He has provided seven points, 22 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 44 hits in 28 games this season. With Gilbert still sidelined, Jordan Oesterle will play in Tuesday's matchup.

Gudas (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Capitals.

Gudas is listed as day-to-day after logging 22:00 of ice time in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Florida. The 33-year-old blueliner has six goals, 11 points, 71 PIM, 58 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and 104 hits through 38 appearances this season. Robert Hagg will draw into the lineup Tuesday due to Gudas' absence.

Larsson (illness) will play Tuesday versus the Rangers, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Larsson, who has played in 311 consecutive contests, will get to keep his streak going despite leaving Monday's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh early. He has produced three goals, 14 points, 75 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and 72 hits across 43 games this campaign.

Dunn (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Rangers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Dunn will miss his second straight contest after being a late scratch for Monday's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh. He has amassed eight goals, 35 points, 84 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and 25 hits over 42 games this season. Ryker Evans is projected to play again Tuesday due to Dunn's absence.