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Fowler notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.

Fowler has a helper in two straight games. He's picked up the pace a bit lately with eight assists across his last 14 contests. The 32-year-old has seen a massive workload (25:15 of ice time per game) while racking up 20 points, 58 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 43 appearances. Fowler's role on the top pairing and first power-play unit bodes well for his rest-of-season numbers, as he was on the second power-play unit for much of the first half of the campaign.

Savard had an assist, two shots on net and six blocks over 23:44 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

Savard's shot attempt was wide of the net, but the ensuing sequence led to Joel Armia's game-winning tally. It was the fourth point in the last five outings for Savard, who has 11 points over 21 contests. The six blocked shots increased his season total to 69 (3.28 per game).

Matheson had a power-play assist, one shot on net and three blocks over 28:05 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 win over Colorado.

Matheson picked up a power-play assist for the second straight game, working with Nick Suzuki on Cole Caufield's third-period strike. If the 29-year-old defenseman stays healthy, Matheson will shatter previous career highs in several categories. He's already set a new standard on the power play with 17 points. It shouldn't be too long before Matheson establishes new marks in overall goals, assists and points.

Toews scored a goal on one shot and had a block over 23:20 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to Montreal.

During a 4-on-4, Cale Makar patiently waited for the attack to develop then connected with Mikko Rantanen on the zone entry. The forward's cross-ice feed to Toews caught Jake Allen leaning, and the defenseman tied the contest at 3-3 midway through the third period. The point snapped a four-game run of futility for Toews, who has seven goals and 18 assists through 44 outings.

Girard had an assist and a block over 18:07 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to Montreal.

Girard set up Cale Makar for an early second-period goal to put Colorado up 2-1. It was the second consecutive contest on the scoresheet for Girard, who has four points (all assists) since returning eight games ago from a leave of absence. He's not usually on ice with Makar, but it was near the end of a shift and he subbed in for Makar's usual partner, Devon Toews.

Brodin generated an assist in Monday's win against the Islanders.

It was an eventful night for the 30-year old defenseman, especially after not playing since Dec 8. Brodin returned from injury (upper body) Monday night and produced an assist, three shots on goal, one blocked shot, and a plus-2 rating on 20:06 TOI. It was a welcome sight for the Wild as they have had a rash of injuries recently and they sorely needed some reinforcements. Brodin will return to the ice again Thursday when the Wild face off against the Lightning.

Makar tallied a goal and two assists in Monday's 4-3 defeat to Montreal.

Makar snapped a rare two-game scoring drought with a three-point effort Monday, tallying a pair of assists while adding his 10th goal this season, beating Jake Allen with a slapshot from the point in the second period. The 25-year-old Makar is now up to 51 points (10 goals, 41 assists), just one behind Quinn Hughes for the league lead among defensemen.

Johnson (lower body) will suit up for Monday's tilt against the Canadiens, per the NHL's media site.

Johnson was injured Saturday against Toronto but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The veteran blueliner has two goals and nine points while averaging 14:50 of ice time through 43 games.

Clague was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Clague was a healthy scratch for Monday's contest against San Jose. The 25-year-old has not made his season debut at the NHL level yet.

Barrie (upper body) won't play Monday against Vegas, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Barrie will miss his 10th consecutive contest. He has contributed one goal, 11 points, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots in 30 appearances this season.