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Ryan Johansen - Racks up 12 PIM in lossJohansen delivered two hits and was assessed 12 penalty minutes over 14:33 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

ImpactJohansen was whistled for a late misconduct penalty for the second consecutive game. Tuesday's came after he received a roughing minor. He's not known for infractions, but 22 of Johansen's 30 PIM have come in the last two contests. It's been a frustrating season for Johansen, who recently snapped a nine-game goal-less run and has been moved out of top six at times. Colorado's trade (and clearing of cap space) of Tomas Tatar triggered speculation that the Avs are in the market for second-line center, which could permanently move Johansen to a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Senators enter matchup with the Avalanche on losing streak

The Ottawa Senators aim to stop a five-game losing streak with a win against the Colorado Avalanche

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Meyers - Returns to AHLMeyers was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

ImpactThe Avalanche sent Meyers down before the holiday roster freeze, giving them the ability to save some salary if Andrew Cogliano (undisclosed) can return Thursday versus the Senators. Meyers can still be recalled if the team ultimately needs more forward depth.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sam Malinski - Generates helperMalinski logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

ImpactMalinski helped out on Valeri Nichushkin's second goal of the game. With Cale Makar (lower body) sidelined by a lingering lower-body issue, Malinski has worked his way into a role on the second power-play unit. The 25-year-old is up to five points, 11 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 10 contests overall, so it appears Malinski could stick in the NHL for a bit.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Drouin - Supplies power-play assistDrouin logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

ImpactDrouin is suddenly a bit on the warm side with a goal and four helpers, including three power-play points, over his last four games. The 28-year-old set up the first of Valeri Nichushkin's two tallies in the contest. Drouin is up to 13 points, 42 shots, 12 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 30 contests overall. He's had some ups and downs, but it looks like he could stick on the second line for a while given his recent success.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mikko Rantanen - Nabs power-play helperRantanen provided a power-play assist and seven shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

ImpactRantanen has three goals and six helpers during his five-game point streak, which includes one power-play point in each contest. The 27-year-old reached the 40-point mark with Tuesday's performance, making him the 10th player to reach that milestone in 2023-24. He's added 108 shots on net, 18 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon - Point streak up to 16 gamesMacKinnon logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

ImpactMacKinnon's helper extended his point streak to 16 games, though this was just the second time in eight contests he settled for a single point. The streak dates back to Nov. 20, a span in which he has produced eight goals, 20 helpers and 11 power-play points. For the season, the 28-year-old center is at 48 points (17 on the power play), 140 shots on net, 24 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE