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Pietrangelo posted an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Pietrangelo has two assists over his last four games, though he went six contests without a point prior to getting back on the scoresheet Dec. 28. The 33-year-old continues to be a leader on the blue line, though he was rested a bit Saturday with a season-low 19:13 of ice time in a game Vegas controlled late. He's up to 16 points, 87 shots on net, 89 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 35 appearances this season.

Brannstrom notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

Brannstrom has collected three helpers over his last five games. The defenseman helped out on a Parker Kelly tally in the third period to break up Stuart Skinner's shutout bid. Brannstrom had a brief foray at forward, but the Senators have opted to move him back to defense, where he's often seen bottom-four minutes. He's at 10 points, 32 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 30 appearances.

Bouchard notched three assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Senators.

Bouchard helped out on all three of Zach Hyman's tallies in the game, two of which came on the power play. The 24-year-old Bouchard has a goal and six assists over his last five contests, bouncing back from his slump just before the holiday break. The defenseman is up to nine goals, 30 helpers, 19 power-play points, 106 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 36 appearances.

Hanley recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

Hanley may have more security in a third-pairing role because Miro Heiskanen (lower body) out week-to-week. This was Hanley's second game in a row, though he did see a majority of the playing time over Nils Lundkvist in December. Hanley has two helpers, seven shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 15 appearances, so even if he sticks in the lineup, he won't be a fantasy option.

Harley registered two assists, including one on the power play, and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

Harley has played over 24 minutes in consecutive contests, his heaviest workloads of the season. It appears the Stars will lean on the 22-year-old to help cover for the absence of Miro Heiskanen (lower body), who is out week-to-week. Harley has shown plenty of positives in his first full campaign, which includes racking up nine points over his last 11 outings. For the season, he's at 19 points, 57 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over a career-high 35 contests. Check the waiver wire -- Harley isn't likely to be available for much longer in most formats.

Schenn managed an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

Schenn has three helpers over his last five contests, but that's about as good as it gets for him on offense. The 34-year-old has held down a steady bottom-four role this season when healthy. He's managed four assists, 21 shots on net, 58 hits, 26 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 21 appearances. Barring a significant uptick in offense, Schenn is best left off most fantasy rosters.

Siegenthaler broke his foot in Saturday's game versus the Canucks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Siegenthaler was injured blocking a shot in the second period. The 26-year-old will reportedly be out for a while, though head coach Lindy Ruff did not offer a specific timeline. The Devils dressed seven defensemen Saturday, but they'll likely need to call-up a reinforcement from AHL Utica prior to Thursday's game against the Lightning.

Whitecloud won't play Saturday against the Islanders because of an upper-body injury.

Whitecloud has two goals, five points, 40 hits and 43 blocks in 25 contests this season. With the 27-year-old defenseman unavailable, Lukas Cormier is set to make his NHL debut Saturday.

Barrie (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Dallas, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Barrie will miss his six consecutive contest. He has accounted for one goal, 11 points, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots over 30 games this season.

Burroughs (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Burroughs will miss a second game with the injury. Nikita Okhotyuk will replace Burroughs in the lineup for this contest. The Sharks' next game is a rematch in Toronto on Tuesday.