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Skinner turned away 20 of 24 shots on net in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Skinner kept the Stars off the scoresheet in the first period before the visitors responded with a four-goal second period, which ultimately proved to be the difference Saturday. With the loss, he now has a 21-15-9 record, a 2.91 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 45 appearances this season. After a strong stretch of play leading into the Olympic break, the 27-year-old netminder has struggled since with a 2-3-4 record, a 3.35 GAA and an .883 save percentage across his last nine appearances. His next chance to bounce back is Monday's road clash against the Islanders.

Tkachuk scored two goals in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

Both tallies came in the first period as the Panthers grabbed a 2-0 lead, but it didn't last long as the Isles responded with five goals in the second frame. Tkachuk is putting the finishing touches on an impressive March that has seen the 28-year-old winger rack up seven goals and 17 points in 13 games.

Tarasov made 35 saves in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

Florida grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period on a pair of Matthew Tkachuk tallies, but the second frame was dominated by New York as Tarasov got beaten five times on a massive 35 shots. The 27-year-old netminder has lost four straight starts and eight of his last nine dating back to Jan. 29, going 1-8-0 over the latter stretch with a 4.19 GAA and .880 save percentage.

Oettinger stopped nine of 12 shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Oettinger's recent struggles continued Saturday as he allowed three goals on just 12 shots, but he ultimately earned the win behind Dallas' strong offensive effort. The 27-year-old netminder has a 3.96 GAA and an .800 save percentage over his last three appearances, but this rough patch was preceded by a stellar 12-0-2 stretch. Overall, he has a 30-11-6 record, a 2.63 GAA and an .899 save percentage across 48 appearances this season.

Hughes supplied two assists, put three shots on net and posted four blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Hughes slid the primary helper on each of Minnesota's two goals in the third period to help bring the team within one goal. Overall, he now has 66 assists, 72 points, 176 shots on net and 77 blocked shots across 68 games this season. The superstar defenseman has been consistent in March with a goal and 13 assists over the last 14 games. He is currently tied with Edmonton's Evan Bouchard for the most assists from a blueliner this season. While Hughes' goal total has taken a step back from the past two seasons, he remains in the running to be nominated for this year's Norris Trophy.

Zuccarello scored a goal, recorded an assist, put four shots on net and served two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Boston.

Zuccarello lit the lamp on a power play midway through the third period to cut Minnesota's deficit down to a pair of goals. The 38-year-old winger is up to 15 goals, 30 assists, 114 shots on goal and 24 blocked shots through 54 games this season. Since the Olympic break, the 16-year NHL veteran has six goals, 12 points and 40 shots on net over his last 16 games. He should continue to play a large offensive role for the Wild both at even strength and on the man advantage for the rest of the campaign, giving him solid fantasy value moving forward.

Hartman tallied a goal, distributed an assist and put three shots on net in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Hartman slid the primary helper on Minnesota's opening goal and later brought the team within one score with a goal of his own in the third. Overall, the 31-year-old center has 18 goals, 17 assists, 152 shots on net, 61 hits and 93 blocked shots through 70 games this season. He has maintained a point-per-game pace over his last seven games while adding 24 shots on net, seven hits and six blocked shots during that stretch. Hartman's spot as Minnesota's top-line center gives him a strong chance to remain involved offensively down the stretch.

Kaprizov scored a goal and put three shots on net in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Boston.

Kaprizov got the Wild on the board late in the second period after the Bruins went on a three-goal scoring run to open the contest. He is up to 39 goals, 81 points, 247 shots on net, 47 hits and 24 blocked shots through 72 games this season. Kaprizov ranks seventh in the NHL with 39 goals and has 14 goals since Jan. 22, which is tied for fifth in the NHL. He should continue to provide elite numbers offensively and still has time to post the third 90-point regular season of his six-year NHL career.

Lindholm recorded two assists, placed three shots on net and had four blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over Minnesota.

Lindholm picked up secondary helpers on Boston's third and fourth goals of the evening. Overall, the 32-year-old blueliner is up to 20 assists, 24 points, 56 shots on goal and 96 blocked shots across 59 games this season. While his offensive production isn't where it once was, the veteran defenseman averages a respectable 1.63 blocks per game this season and can provide aid in deep fantasy leagues that value category coverage.

Pastrnak distributed two assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Wild.

Pastrnak recorded the primary helper on two of Boston's first three goals Saturday, securing a multi-point game for the fourth time in his last five outings. The 29-year-old superstar has been scorching down the stretch with 13 assists and 20 points during his 12-game point streak. With 92 points on the season, he ranks sixth in the NHL and is on pace to reach the 100-point mark for the fourth consecutive season. He has elevated the Bruins back to postseason contention this season and should continue to produce at a high level for the remainder of the regular season.