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Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Bjorkstrand had the third goal in a span of 2:36 during the second period for the Lightning. He had been limited to one helper over his previous five outings. Bjorkstrand is up to 11 goals, 29 points (14 on the power play), 107 shots on net, 56 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating across 61 appearances this season. He mainly plays in a middle-six role, though his spot on the first power-play unit boosts his fantasy value.

Novak scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Novak had been limited to one assist over his previous four outings. The Penguins are thin up front right now with Sidney Crosby (lower body) hurt and Evgeni Malkin (suspension) sidelined, so Novak has an opportunity to take on a larger role despite the weakened supporting cast. The 28-year-old Novak has done a fine job so far with 13 goals, 34 points (seven on the power play), 95 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 62 appearances this season.

Karlsson scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Karlsson has two goals and three assists over his last five contests. The 35-year-old defenseman briefly gave the Penguins a 3-2 lead in the second period, but the advantage didn't last. Karlsson is up to six goals, 40 points, 123 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 57 appearances this season.

Lindholm scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.

This was Lindholm's first goal since Jan. 26 versus the Rangers. He's earned three points over five NHL contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The veteran center reached the 40-point mark Saturday (12 goals, 28 assists), and he's added 79 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 49 appearances.

Celebrini scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Celebrini has four goals and four assists during his five-game point streak. He's scored in each of the last three contests. The 19-year-old is knocking on the door of a 90-point campaign -- he has 32 tallies, 57 assists, 216 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 34 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 61 appearances.

Askarov stopped 32 of 34 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Askarov put in a good effort, but Bo Horvat's goal 4:20 into overtime gave the Sharks a loss. Askarov has allowed 14 goals over four games since the Olympic break, going 2-1-1 in those contests. For the season, the 23-year-old netminder is at a 19-16-3 record with a 3.52 GAA and an .887 save percentage in 39 starts. A busy part of the schedule has seen the Sharks switch to alternating goalies, which may be best for Askarov down the stretch as he has struggled during stretches with a heavier workload. The Sharks begin a road trip in Buffalo on Tuesday.

DeAngelo scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.

DeAngelo opened the scoring at 11:37 of the first period. The 30-year-old defenseman has earned a goal and five helpers over six contests since the Olympic break. DeAngelo is worth a look in most fantasy formats since he contributes steady offense while playing in a top-four role. The blueliner is up to five goals, 30 points, 125 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 64 appearances. This is the fifth time he's reached the 30-point mark in a season, and he's done it with four different teams.

Horvat scored a goal on six shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.

Horvat's goal 4:20 into overtime gave the Islanders their first win in three games on this road trip. He's scored in three of four contests in March and continues to play a leading role on offense. Horvat is up to 27 goals (six game-winners), 44 points, 167 shots on net, 44 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating across 50 appearances this season.

Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.

Sorokin allowed a goal to Macklin Celebrini early in the second period, but that was it. This was Sorokin's third win in four outings since the Olympic break, and it was his first really dominant performance in that stretch. He's up to 23-14-2 with a 2.50 GAA and a .914 save percentage over 39 starts this season. The Islanders have one more stop on this road trip, and that's Tuesday in St. Louis for a favorable matchup versus the Blues.

Fleury logged an assist, added six hits and blocked three shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Fleury ended a nine-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old was in the lineup for the third time in four games -- Ryan Lindgren (illness) was unavailable as a bug works its way through the locker room. Fleury has three points, 22 shots on net, 40 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances this season. He appears to be the preferred next man up when a Kraken defenseman is unavailable, leaving Josh Mahura buried on the depth chart as an eighth blueliner.