Novak scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

Novak gave the Penguins a 2-1 lead in the second period with a tip-in, but the Stars would mount a late comeback to win it in the shootout. This was Novak's fourth goal of the season, but he's riding a productive stretch. He has six points over his last five outings, tallying two goals and four assists in that stretch.

Verhaeghe scored a goal and took three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Verhaeghe has been one of the best players for the Panthers this season, and right now he's probably their hottest forward -- even ahead of the ultra-consistent Sam Reinhart. Verhaeghe has scored in three games in a row and is riding a six-game point streak, tallying 11 points (six goals, five assists) over that stretch.

Reinhart had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Reinhart continues to produce at an elite level for the Panthers and has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his last five games. Furthermore, he's either scored or assisted in 12 of his last 15 appearances, tallying 20 points (nine goals, 11 helpers), 35 shots, nine hits and 11 blocked shots over that span.

Barzal scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

Barzal found the back of the net at the 9:03 mark of the second period with a backhander. That was his lone shot of the game, and it was also all the offense the Islanders would muster. Barzal has scored in two of his last three games and has four points over that span, suggesting he is leaving his November slump behind. He posted nine points in 15 games that month.

Staal scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks.

Staal has two points over his last two games. The power-play usage is a new wrinkle -- the 37-year-old typically works exclusively in defensive situations as a shutdown center, and he hadn't earned a power-play point since the 2023-24 campaign. He's now at eight goals, 11 points, 33 shots on net, 44 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 25 appearances.

Strome notched two assists, five shots on net, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Strome snapped a six-game point drought with the effort. He had been scratched in the Ducks' first two contests in December, and that could continue to happen on occasion while the team's forward group is fully healthy. Strome has a goal, four assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances this season, though he's averaging just 12:51 of ice time, a career-low mark.

Benn scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.

Benn found the back of the net in the second period. The veteran forward didn't make his season debut until Nov. 18 due to an upper-body injury, but he's been productive since stepping onto the ice. He has nine points (four goals, five helpers) in 11 appearances.

Bertuzzi scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Ducks.

Bertuzzi's tally was the lone bright spot for the Blackhawks in this loss. The winger has three goals and two helpers over his last five outings. For the season, he's at 15 goals, 10 assists, 13 power-play points, 58 shots on net, 22 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 26 appearances in a top-six role.

Kreider notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Kreider set up both of Leo Carlsson's goals in this contest, including a power-play tally just 15 seconds into the third period. This was Kreider's first multi-point effort since he had two assists versus the Jets on Nov. 9. The winger is up to 13 goals, eight assists, 58 shots on net, 13 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 25 outings, mainly in a top-six role with a spot on the first power-play unit.

Gauthier notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Gauthier has remained productive, getting on the scoresheet in eight of his last 11 games. He has four goals and eight helpers in that span. The winger is up to 16 goals, 33 points (seven on the power play), 115 shots on net and a plus-17 rating through 29 appearances. As long as he stays in a top-six role, Gauthier figures to be one of the Ducks' most consistent forwards.

Killorn scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Killorn snapped a 26-game goal drought with his second-period tally. The 36-year-old forward had posted just three helpers and 18 shots over the 10 contests prior to Sunday. He's now at nine points, 51 shots on net, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 29 appearances, though he has slipped into a bottom-six role that could make it difficult for him to find consistency on offense.

Vatrano scored a goal on six shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Vatrano snapped a nearly month-long drought with his tally. He racked up 22 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-6 rating over the 14 game slump following his Nov. 8 goal versus the Golden Knights. The 31-year-old's usage has slipped as the Ducks' young players have seized larger roles quickly this year. Vatrano is at three goals, one assist, 54 shots on net, 62 hits, 18 PIM, 17 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 29 contests, mainly in a bottom-six role.

Heiskanen scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.

Heiskanen wasn't performing at his usual level in the early stages of the season, but the star blueliner has turned things around of late. He's now found the back of the net in three games in a row, and he's up to six goals and 26 total points in 30 regular-season appearances. He's tied for fourth in the league in points among defenseman, tied with Adam Fox and only surpassed by Evan Bouchard, Zach Werenski and Cale Makar.

Zamula played for the fifth time in eight games in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Zamula is in a part-time role, though the absence of Cam York (upper body) has opened the door for him to play more. A lack of offense isn't helping Zamula's case to stay in the lineup -- he's posted just one assist with nine shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 13 appearances this year. Even if he plays more regularly, he'll likely be limited to a third-pairing role.

Helleson's point drought reached 12 games in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

The Ducks saw 14 different skaters get on the scoresheet, but Helleson was one of the four who didn't. He's gone minus-2 with nine shots on net, 24 blocked shots and eight hits during his 12-game slump. On the year, he's at nine points, 27 shots on net, 30 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across 29 appearances. With his physicality also trending down, his fantasy appeal is heavily limited.

Trouba scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Trouba ended a six-game point drought with the tally. He had posted just one assist and a minus-6 rating across his previous 11 appearances, as his early-season offense has faded even though he remains firmly in a top-four role. For the year, the hard-hitting blueliner is up to five goals, 14 points, 48 shots on net, 62 hits, 52 blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-11 rating over 29 outings.

Chychrun scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Chychrun tallied 50 seconds into the second period, and that goal held as the game-winner. He had been limited to one helper, though he also went plus-6, during the Capitals' four-game road trip that ended Friday in Anaheim. Chychrun is first among NHL blueliners with 11 goals, and his 25 points rank sixth. He's been an all-around beast this year, adding 102 shots on net, 29 hits, 34 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-24 rating over 30 appearances.

Hutson scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

Hutson has four goals and four assists over his last 10 contests. The defenseman tied the game at 1-1 with his tally at 12:20 of the first period. For the season, he's racked up five goals -- one off his total from last year -- and 17 assists through 28 contests. He's added 48 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while seeing steady top-four usage.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 29 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.

Oetitnger has won each of his last six starts, and right now, it's hard to find a better goaltender in the NHL than the 26-year-old American. He has allowed two or fewer goals four times during that winning streak, a stretch in which he's posted a 1.82 GAA and an impressive .934 save percentage.

Jarry stopped 21 of 23 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

Jarry was beaten in the second and third periods, and Miro Heiskanen's tying goal with 1:49 left in the game gave Dallas enough momentum to win the game in the shootout. Jarry delivered a solid performance against one of the best teams in the Western Conference, continuing his strong play of late. The 30-year-old netminder has gone 4-0-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .915 save percentage over his last six games.

Tarasov stopped 20 of 21 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Tarasov was beaten once in the second period, but that would be all the offense he'd allow against the Isles en route to his third win of the season. The 26-year-old endured a slow start to the season but has turned things around of late, posting a save percentage of .900 or higher in five of his previous six appearances.

Rittich stopped 26 of 29 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Rittich was beaten once in each period, and since the Islanders didn't produce a lot of offense, he was deservedly tagged with the loss. Rittich has dropped his last two starts while allowing at least three goals each time. However, he still owns a decent 4-2-1 record dating back to the start of November, posting a 2.37 GAA and .900 save percentage in that stretch.

Soderblom stopped 46 of 53 shots in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Ducks.

Soderblom had to eat this one after Spencer Knight was torched for six goals in Saturday's loss to the Kings. Over his last three games, all losses, Soderblom has gotten pummeled for 20 goals on 113 shots. The Blackhawks are reportedly looking for a change of scenery for Laurent Brossoit (hip), who is on a conditioning loan at AHL Rockford after not playing in 2024-25, but Soderblom's struggles could change those plans. Soderblom is 3-5-1 with a 3.93 GAA and an .877 save percentage, numbers nearly identical to his marks from 2023-24 in the depths of the Blackhawks' rebuild. Look for Spencer Knight to start Wednesday versus the Rangers, though Soderblom could be between the pipes once during a back-to-back in St. Louis on Friday and at home versus the Red Wings on Saturday.

Husso stopped 19 of 20 shots in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Husso earned consecutive wins for the first time this season, though the Blackhawks hardly put up much of a challenge. The 30-year-old is now 4-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and an .875 save percentage in six games. Husso will remain the starting goalie as long as Lukas Dostal (upper body) is sidelined, though Dostal's about to enter the 2-3 week range he was given for a return when he initially got hurt. The Ducks head east on a road trip that begins Tuesday in Pittsburgh.