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Schmid made 16 saves in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Two of Nashville's three goals in the second period came on power plays, while the third was a shorthanded tally by Tyson Jost. Schmid has lost all four of his starts since the Olympic break, and during that stretch, he's stumbled to an .879 save percentage in five outings while falling firmly behind Adin Hill on the depth chart.

Koepke scored a shorthanded goal Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

He took off on a 2-on-1 with Adam Lowry and went forehand to backhand on a pass from the center to tie the game 2-2 in the second period. It was Koepke's first goal in 17 games (two assists). He's better known for his hit parade (151) than his offense (six goals, eight assists) through 53 outings this season.

Lambert scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

The marker was a goal scorer's snipe. Lambert collected a loose puck in the neutral zone and bulled his way to the high slot where he wired a wrist shot past Arturs Silovs. The goal pushed the Pens up 4-3 near the midpoint of the third period. It was Lambert's second career goal and first multi-point game. He has four points, including three assists, in his last four games and five points (two goals, three assists) in 12 contests this season.

Reaves sustained an injury to his left hand during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Reaves suffered the injury during the first period. He didn't take another shift after getting hurt, but he did remain on the bench. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky didn't have an update on Reaves' status after the game. If Reaves can't play Tuesday in Nashville, then Pavol Regenda will probably draw back into the lineup.

Rakell scored a goal and added another in the shootout in a 5-4 win over the Jets on Saturday.

The points extended Rakell's scoring streak to eight games and 10 points, including seven assists. Four of those helpers have come on the power play. Overall, Rakell has 14 goals, 21 assists and 127 shots in 48 games this season.

Rust delivered two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Winnipeg on Saturday.

Rust is on a six-game, 10-point (five goals, five assists) scoring streak that includes three power-play goals and 17 shots. He now has put up points in 11 of his last 12 games (seven goals, nine assists). Overall, Rust has 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists; 162 shots) in 62 games this season. He has put up at least 56 points in each of his last three seasons and in five of his last seven.

Silovs made 21 saves in a 5-4 shootout win over the Jets on Saturday.

It was his second consecutive win. Silovs has been decent since the Olympic break, but your counting categories will determine his fantasy value. He is 5-2-0 with one shutout in seven starts. However, Silovs' save percentage in that span is just .884, courtesy of four games with at least four goals allowed.

Wotherspoon had two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Winnipeg on Saturday.

Wotherspoon is on a four-game, six-assist scoring streak. He's been a bit of an offensive revelation this season. Wotherspoon has three goals and 23 assists in 69 games, which, when combined with 144 hits and 103 blocks, makes him a solid multi-category consideration for leagues that count those stats. He doesn't get power-play time, but those other stats will help regardless.

Brandsegg-Nygard (undisclosed) is slated to miss Saturday's game against Boston, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Brandsegg-Nygard also missed Detroit's previous three games. He has an assist in NHL 12 outings during the 2025-26 campaign. Brandsegg-Nygard participated in Saturday's morning skate and might serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

Chinakhov had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win over the Jets on Saturday.

Chinakhov's goal, which opened the scoring, was his 100th career point in his 235th regular-season game. His assist in Saturday's contest gave him 30 points this campaign, setting a new career high. The winger has five points, four assists and 11 shots in his last four games.