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Malenstyn recorded an assist, four shots and three hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
Malenstyn's tenacious forechecking helped catalyze Nicolas Aube-Kubel's first-period goal and the 26-year-old forward now has three points in his last six games. Malenstyn has become a solid fourth-line player for the Capitals with five goals and 14 points in 54 games in his first full NHL season, but the 145th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft will need to secure a larger offensive role to generate fantasy consideration in standard leagues.
