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Perunovich notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Perunovich had a shot tipped in by Oskar Sundqvist to tie the game at 3-3 in the third period. The helper snapped a three-game skid for Perunovich. He has six assists over his past nine contests as he attempts to hold onto a third-pairing role over Marco Scandella, a task that's likely to be harder now that Justin Faulk is back from a lower-body injury. Perunovich has eight assists (three on the power play), 23 shots on net and 23 blocked shots over 26 appearances this season.

Leddy logged an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Leddy has a helper in each of the last two games, turning things around from his recent 10-game point drought. His longest streak of the season is three contests, so a sustained surge of offense isn't likely for the veteran defenseman. He's produced two goals, 10 assists, 41 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 41 appearances.

McAvoy scored a pair of goals on four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.

McAvoy put the Bruins ahead 2-1 in the second period and then scored again in overtime to snap the team's three-game losing streak. The 26-year-old defenseman had gone without a point during that skid before playing the hero Saturday. For the season, he's at six goals, 28 points, 63 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 46 hits, 47 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 34 appearances.

Dobson notched an assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Predators.

Dobson has assisted on five straight Islanders goals following his four-assist game Thursday against the Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old blueliner is enjoying an impressive breakout campaign. He has six goals, 43 points, 94 shots on net, 97 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating through 42 appearances. He's just eight points shy of matching his career high from 2021-22.

Lauzon posted an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Lauzon has a goal and an assist over the last two games, the first time all year he's been on the scoresheet in consecutive contests. He set up Alexandre Carrier's game-winner with eight seconds left in the third period. Lauzon is still more grit than offense even with his recent improvement in the attacking zone. He has seven points, 54 shots on net, 56 PIM, 58 blocked shots and 162 hits through 43 outings as an everyday bottom-four option for the Predators.

McDonagh logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

McDonagh entered Saturday in an eight-game slump before he set up a Luke Evangelista equalizer in the third period. The 34-year-old McDonagh doesn't have to score to provide value -- he plays heavy defensive minutes for a team that has a mix of veterans and youth on the blue line. The 34-year-old is up to 11 points (three on the power play), 45 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 36 appearances this season.

Josi produced an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Josi has seven helpers over six games in January, and he's been held off the scoresheet just once so far this month. The 33-year-old set up Juuso Parssinen for a last-second empty-netter. Josi is up to 36 points, 142 shots on net, 73 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 43 appearances this season as the Predators' ever-steady top blueliner.

Carrier scored a goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Carrier tallied with eight seconds left in regulation to give the Predators their first lead of the game. The defenseman hasn't been a consistent scorer this season, but he has two goals over his last three contests. He's at three tallies, 12 points, 30 shots on net, 82 blocked shots, 37 hits and a plus-2 rating through 39 appearances this season. Carrier mainly plays a defensive role in the Predators' top four.

Pesce scored twice Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Pesce wired a wrist shot from the right circle early in the first period to open the scoring. His second tally came 1:41 into overtime to earn the Hurricanes the victory. Pesce isn't known for his scoring, and his last two-goal game came on Jan. 12, 2023 against San Jose. He has chipped in just three goals and four assists in 34 games this season. Enjoy the output, but don't count on him in fantasy.

Walman is battling an illness and won't play Sunday versus the Maple Leafs, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Walman's absence Saturday was initially undisclosed -- he'd taken a knock earlier in the week but had also been sick, and it's the latter issue that will keep him out Sunday. The 27-year-old will miss a second game in a row but may be able to return versus the Panthers on Wednesday.