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Hutson logged three assists, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Senators.

Hutson has seven helpers over his last six games, though he hasn't scored a goal in that span. One of his assists Saturday came on the power play. The 21-year-old blueliner has completely avoided a sophomore slump, totaling eight goals, 42 assists, 14 power-play points, 82 blocked shots, 80 shots on net and a plus-16 rating over 49 contests in his second NHL campaign.

Carrier scored a goal and blocked four shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Senators.

Carrier provided a clutch goal, tying the game with 3:19 left in the third period. The 29-year-old defenseman has three goals and three assists over his last eight outings. He won't keep up that scoring pace, but he is an important part of the Canadiens' defensive structure as the team's best shutdown blueliner. For the season, Carrier has contributed four goals, 11 assists, 35 shots on net, 113 blocked shots, 21 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 49 appearances.

Sweezey was recalled from AHL Providence on Sunday under emergency conditions, per Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site.

The Bruins needed an extra defenseman ahead of Tuesday's road matchup against Dallas after granting Henri Jokiharju (personal) non-roster status. Sweezey has one goal and 10 assists in 34 AHL appearances this season.

Jokiharju (personal) was designated as a non-roster player Sunday, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports.

The Bruins recalled Billy Sweezey from AHL Providence on an emergency basis in a corresponding move. It's unclear when Jokiharju will be available to return from a family matter, which could lead to Vladislav Kolyachonok or Sweezey playing against Dallas on Tuesday.

Myers' point drought reached eight games in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Myers has been scratched four times during the slump. He remains in a part-time role this season, competing for minutes on the third pairing, though the absences of Chris Tanev (groin) and Simon Benoit (upper body) have opened a door to more consistent usage for Myers lately. For the season, Myers has just two helpers, 30 shots on net, 39 hits, 30 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 25 appearances.

Rielly notched two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Rielly is warming up with three points over his last two contests, which follows a six-game drought. The 31-year-old defenseman hasn't been immune from some of the Maple Leafs' struggles, but he remains effective on offense. For the season, he's at six goals, 23 assists, 90 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 47 appearances.

Desharnais (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Florida on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

The Sharks opened a roster spot for Desharnais' return from a 23-game absence by placing Nick Leddy on waivers Sunday. The 29-year-old Desharnais has contributed two assists, 12 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 28 hits across 20 appearances this season.

Sanderson scored a goal, distributed three assists and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Montreal.

Sanderson recorded three helpers, including two on the power play, in the second period before lighting the lamp himself in the third to give the Senators a 5-3 lead. His four-point performance brought his season totals up to 10 goals, 29 assists, 101 shots on net and 93 blocks through 47 games this season. The 2025-26 campaign is set to be another steady season of improvement for the 23-year-old blueliner, who is currently on pace to reach 60 regular-season points for the first time in his four-year career. Sanderson ranks in the top 10 in points among defensemen as well as 20th in blocks. His phenomenal two-way effort gives him elite value on the fantasy blue line.

Zamula logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Zamula was traded from the Flyers to the Penguins in late December but refused to report to Pittsburgh's AHL team. He was unconditionally waived and then signed with the Blue Jackets, where he's stepped into a bottom-four role right away. The helper was his first point in five games with Columbus, matching his total from 13 contests with the Flyers. He's at two assists, 11 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 18 appearances this season. Zamula will look to keep Jake Christiansen stuck in the press box moving forward.

Gudbranson notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

This was Gudbranson's second game back from a long-term hip injury. The defenseman has a helper, five shots on net, six PIM, 10 hits and three blocked shots over six appearances this season. Injuries have limited him to just 22 games since the start of 2024-25, but if he can stay healthy, he'll be a defensive stalwart in the bottom four for the remainder of the campaign.