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Tucker logged a shorthanded assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Tucker helped out on Ryan Suter's goal in the first period. This ended a nine-game point drought for Tucker, who continues to play on the third pairing, though he may give way once Colton Parayko (knee) is ready to return. Parayko is targeting a return for one of the final two games of the regular season, but Tucker could stick in the lineup if the Blues opt to rest another blueliner. Tucker is at seven points, 33 shots on net, 79 hits, 38 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 37 outings this season after logging just six points in 52 NHL games over the previous two years combined.

Suter scored a shorthanded goal and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Suter opened the scoring at 8:44 of the first period, converting on a pass from Pavel Buchnevich. The goal was Suter's first since the second game of the season, Oct. 10 versus the Sharks. It was also his first shorthanded goal since 2018-19 when he was with the Wild. The defenseman is at 15 points, 61 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 80 appearances as a reliable veteran who has filled a number of roles throughout the campaign.

Kulak logged an assist and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Kulak played a massive role with the Oilers able to dress only five defensemen due to the injuries to Jake Walman (undisclosed) and Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed). The extra playing time helped Kulak end a 10-game point drought. In that span, he had 20 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. Despite the recent struggles, the 31-year-old blueliner has still enjoyed a career year. He's at seven goals, 17 helpers, 128 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 78 appearances, playing more of a shutdown role in the bottom four on most occasions.

Bouchard registered an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Bouchard helped out on Connor Brown's goal with 21 seconds left in the third period, which put the Oilers ahead for good. The 25-year-old Bouchard has racked up 10 assists, 23 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over his last nine outings. The star defenseman has 64 points, 224 shots on net, 106 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 78 appearances.

Nurse logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Jake Walman (undisclosed) was out, leaving Nurse, Evan Bouchard and Brett Kulak to each play over 28 minutes. Nurse did well with his time, helping out on goals by Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson. This was Nurse's fourth two-assist effort over his last 10 games, but he's come up empty in the other six contests in that span. He's at 32 points (five goals, 27 helpers), 179 shots on net, 153 hits, 130 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 73 appearances in a top-four role.

Weegar notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Weegar set up Mikael Backlund's opening tally at 14:18 of the second period. Weegar has four helpers over his last six contests as he continues to be consistent from the Flames' first defensive pairing. The veteran blueliner is up to seven goals, 38 assists, 175 shots on net, 181 blocked shots, 217 hits and a plus-15 rating across 77 appearances.

Hanley notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Hanley has three points over his last three contests. Oddly, he hasn't blocked a shot in that span, despite his primarily defensive role. He's up to a career-high nine points and also reached the 50-game mark for the first time with his appearance Wednesday. He's added 39 shots on net, 80 blocked shots, 54 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-10 rating while seeing top-four minutes with the Flames this season.

Kylington logged an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

Kylington's helper was his first point with the Ducks since he was traded from the Islanders just before the deadline. The 27-year-old blueliner saw just 8:44 of ice time Wednesday, and he'll be at risk of losing his place once Jacob Trouba (lower body) returns. Kylington is at five points, six shots on net, 18 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating over 19 appearances between the Ducks and the Avalanche in 2024-25, and he's unlikely to see anything more than third-pairing usage.

Zellweger logged an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

Zellweger set up Frank Vatrano's goal at 16:03 of the third period, the first of a pair of goals eight seconds apart for the Ducks. The 21-year-old Zellweger has two goals and four assists over his last nine contests. The defenseman has produced 20 points, 125 shots on net, 72 blocked shots, 37 hits and a plus-2 rating over 60 appearances in his first full NHL season.

Thrun managed an assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

This was Thrun's first helper in four games since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him 13 of 14 games between March 1 and April 1. The defenseman is up to 11 points in 56 appearances, matching his scoring output from 51 games a year ago. He's added 49 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 39 hits and a minus-20 rating in 2024-25.