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Mancini logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Mancini has played in two straight games for the Canucks, and he should have steady playing time now that Carson Soucy is with the Rangers. Mancini is up to six points, 22 shots on net, 18 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 18 appearances between the Canucks and the Rangers as a rookie this season. He'll continue to fill a third-pairing role, at least until Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is ready to return.

Forbort scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

The goal was Forbort's first of the campaign, coming in his 37th appearance with the Canucks. He didn't score in 2023-24, either -- his last tally prior to Sunday was Feb. 16, 2023 as a member of the Bruins in a game against the Predators. Forbort is up to seven points, 28 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 36 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-7 rating this season while mainly playing in a bottom-four spot.

Lyubushkin notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Lyubushkin was on the wrong side of the highlight reel in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers, as he got humbled on a one-on-one play against Connor McDavid as part of a minus-3 performance. Lyubushkin bounced back well, helping out on a Thomas Harley tally to open the scoring Sunday. Through 62 contests, Lyubushkin has 13 points, 39 shots on net, 71 hits, 101 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating this season. He'll never be a big scorer, but he hasn't thrown the body around enough in 2024-25 to justify a roster spot in most fantasy formats despite being two points shy of matching his career high from 2021-22.

Ceci produced two assists, two shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Ceci earned his first multi-point performance as a Star, and he's now at four helpers and a plus-5 rating across five games in March. The 31-year-old has been a good fit on the second defense pairing, and he's seen plenty of ice time to help cover the absence of Miro Heiskanen (knee). Ceci is up to 21 points, 69 shots on net, 123 blocked shots, 70 hits and a minus-4 rating through 67 outings between the Stars and the Sharks this season. With a chance to exceed the standard 82-game total due to his trade, Ceci has an outside chance of pushing toward his career-high 28 points from the 2021-22 campaign.

Harley scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Harley continues to surge on offense with two goals and seven assists over his last seven contests. While he had an assist Saturday versus the Oilers, he also took a minus-3 rating in one of his worst defensive performances of the year, but he bounced back with a solid all-around effort Sunday. Harley is now at 12 goals, 39 points, 133 shots on net, 86 blocked shots and a plus-26 rating through 62 appearances. Concerns over the sustainability of his 15-goal, 47-point campaign in 2023-24 have at least partially been alleviated by his continued strong play in 2024-25, which has him on track to finish with similar scoring numbers.

Drysdale scored his fourth goal of the season on his only shot and blocked two shots Sunday in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey.

Drysdale has two goals over five outings in March but does not have an assist in that span. The right-shot defenseman got the Flyers on the board late in the game to cut the score to 2-1, but Dawson Mercer's empty-net goal with the man advantage spoiled Philadelphia's comeback attempt. Drysdale is up to four goals and 11 helpers across 53 appearances this season. The 22-year-old is a talented defenseman, but until Philadelphia is able to field a more competitive team, Drysdale's production will likely remain sporadic.

Korczak notched an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.

Korczak has four assists over seven contests since stepping into the lineup on a regular basis to cover the absence of Shea Theodore (arm). For the season, Korczak is up to seven helpers, a plus-8 rating, 21 shots on net, 37 hits and 25 blocked shots over 25 appearances. Theodore doesn't have a firm timeline to return, but Korczak has done well enough in his stead that the Golden Knights could have a tough lineup decision to make when the team is fully healthy.

McNabb posted an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Kings.

McNabb has a helper in each of the last two games and four points over 11 outings since the start of February. The 34-year-old blueliner is up to 15 points, 74 shots on net, 135 blocked shots, 106 hits and a plus-35 rating. He's been one of the best shutdown defensemen in the league this season, but his lack of offense hinders his ability to help fantasy managers despite strong non-scoring numbers.

Kovacevic logged an even-strength assist, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 21:39 of ice time in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Flyers.

After inking a five-year, $20 million contract extension with New Jersey on Friday, Kovacevic is quickly proving his worth -- he has recorded a primary assist in back-to-back games since signing the deal. The right-shot blueliner has provided one goal, 15 helpers and a plus-12 rating over 65 appearances in 2024-25. Kovacevic is currently skating with newcomer Brian Dumoulin on the second pairing.

Burroughs was scratched for the seventh time in nine games since the 4 Nations Face-Off break when he sat out Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.

Burroughs has had trouble staying in the lineup since late January, and with the Kings regularly using six blueliners lately, there doesn't look to be a spot for him any time soon. The 29-year-old has produced just two assists with five shots on net, 36 hits, 31 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances. For now, the Kings will entrust third-pairing spots to Jordan Spence and Brandt Clarke, while Jacob Moverare is also awaiting another chance to check in on defense.