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Joel Armia - Bags another helper WednesdayArmia produced an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

ImpactArmia helped out on Emil Heineman's tally in the third period. With four assists over his last five contests, Armia has played well in a bottom-six role, though he's also seeing power-play time. The winger has reached the 30-point mark just once in his career, but he had 25 points over 66 outings in 2023-24, so there is a little depth scoring in his game. This season, he has two goals, eight assists, 26 shots on net, 30 hits, 12 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 22 appearances. He's typically been a better finisher than playmaker, so his 7.7 shooting percentage is likely to rise over time.

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Jack Johnson - Losing playing timeJohnson sat out for the fifth time in six games in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

ImpactWhile trade rumors swirl around prospect defenseman David Jiricek, who is in AHL Cleveland, Johnson hasn't been able to claim a regular role with the NHL club. Jake Christiansen and Jordan Harris have held down the third pairing since Dante Fabbro was plucked off waivers from Nashville. Johnson has one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 37-year-old doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy, as he's unlikely to produce enough offense to help.

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Kent Johnson - Stays warm with helper in lossJohnson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

ImpactJohnson is up to five points over three games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old forward has four goals, six assists, 13 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over seven contests this season. He's yet to be held off the scoresheet, and he figures to be a key part of the Blue Jackets' top six as long as his offense stays hot.

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Calgary looks to stop road losing streak, takes on Columbus

The Calgary Flames travel to the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to break a five-game road losing streak

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Utah Hockey Club in action against the Oilers after overtime win

The Utah Hockey Club host the Edmonton Oilers after the Utah Hockey Club defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime

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Jake Evans - Back on fourth lineEvans had an assist, one block and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

ImpactEvans sprung new linemate Emil Heineman for a third-period tally that put Montreal up, 3-2. Through no fault of his own, Evans found himself on the fourth line after taking shifts on the potentially lucrative second line for much of the last month. Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis, who has been flustered by the slow starts of Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach, juggled the lines Wednesday. And unfortunately for Evans, who has been a versatile forward since coming up to Montreal in 2019, the shakeup resulted in him skating on the fourth line.

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Lane Hutson - Helps on winnerHutson had an assist, two shots on net and three blocks in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Columbus.

ImpactHutson, who picked up a loose puck in his own end and skated to the Blue Jackets zone, patiently waited until Nick Suzuki join the rush and fed the captain for the game-winner. It was the 12th assist of the season for the rookie blueliner, who helped cope with Mike Matheson (lower body) being unavailable. While there have been some growing pains for the rookie, Hutson has earned to trust of the coaching staff, which puts him on the ice late in close games, and his shiftiness makes him ideal for 3-on-3 overtime.

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