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With Latest Points Surge, Is Penguins' Crosby A Hart Trophy Front-Runner?Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has been one of the NHL’s top point-getters lately. But, is he in the mix for the Hart Trophy as...
Midway mark report card: Grading the Edmonton Oilers so farThe Oilers have lost four of its past 20 games, which shows there is simply no room for passengers on this roster.
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Evgeni Malkin - Remains day-to-dayMalkin (upper body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of a back-to-back set against the Senators and Lightning on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Michelle Crechiolo of the Pe...
ImpactWhile Malkin has practiced for two straight days, he hasn't been a full participant during line rushes, which raises doubts regarding his availability heading into Saturday's tilt. Still, once the world-class center is given the green light, he should retake his spot on the second line while returning to the No. 2 power-play unit.
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Mattias Ekholm - Adds helper ThursdayEkholm logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.
ImpactEkholm ended a three-game slump with the helper. The 34-year-old defenseman had a great October on offense, but his scoring contributions since have been less consistent. He's at six goals, 12 helpers, 95 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-15 rating through 41 appearances in a top-four role. Ekholm is likely to fall short of his 45-point regular-season from 2023-24.
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Jesse Puljujarvi - Snags helper in winPuljujarvi notched an assist and three hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.
ImpactPuljujarvi got on the scoresheet against his former team, securing his first point since a goal Nov. 19 versus the Lightning. The 26-year-old winger cleared waivers Dec. 31, so he is still vulnerable to be sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton until he plays 10 games or spends 30 days on the NHL roster. This season, he has a modest nine points with 35 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-1 rating over 23 appearances in a bottom-six role.
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Marcus Pettersson - Records pair of helpersPettersson notched two assists, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.
ImpactThe helpers were Pettersson's first points in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. The 28-year-old defenseman has stepped right back into a top-four role, adding a plus-3 rating, five shots on net and eight blocked shots since his return. Overall, he has 15 points, 37 shots, 64 blocks, 39 hits and a minus-1 rating over 37 appearances. His scoring isn't great, but he offers decent category coverage for fantasy.
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Kevin Hayes - Finds twine in winHayes scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.
ImpactHayes had a team-low 9:33 of ice time, but he was able to make an early impact with a tally midway through the first period. He's scored in two of the last four contests since he returned from a nine-game stint as a healthy scratch. Hayes has six goals, three assists, 34 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings overall, and he's unlikely to see anything more than bottom-six minutes.
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