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Schmid stopped 19 of 21 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over Chicago.

Schmid posted a single-game save percentage above .900 for the first time this season, and this performance against a struggling opponent was enough to snap the Panthers' brief two-game losing streak. The netminder's most important contribution came late in the third period, when he denied Cole Smith on a breakaway and stopped the ensuing rebound to keep the game tied at 2-2. Schmid should remain the primary option between the pipes for Florida as long as Jacob Markstrom (upper body) is unavailable.

Tkachuk scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over Chicago.

Tkachuk found the back of the net for the first time since Oct. 10 and snapped a six-game goal drought with his fourth tally of the season, redirecting Seth Jones' shot just five seconds into a first-period power play. Even with the lack of goals, Tkachuk remains a key player for the Panthers and has failed to crack the scoresheet in just two of his 12 games this season, tallying 16 points (four goals, 12 assists), 26 shots, 22 hits and two blocked shots.

Kantserov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

The rookie tied the game midway through the second period, capitalizing on a setup from Patrick Kane for his fourth goal of the campaign. Kantserov has shown encouraging finishing ability while earning opportunities alongside Chicago's skilled forwards, including Kane and Connor Bedard. His involvement in the offense makes him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats, particularly if he continues to receive prominent power-play opportunities.

Cooley will start Monday's home game against the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.

Cooley has picked up wins in each of his last three outings, and he'll draw a fourth consecutive start Monday. During his three-game winning streak, the 29-year-old has posted a 1.33 GAA and .961 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.85 goals per game to begin the regular season, which ranks fifth in the NHL.

Knight stopped 30 of 33 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

Knight delivered a solid performance against his former team, bouncing back after allowing seven goals on 59 shots in losses to the Stars and Canadiens in his previous two outings, but Lars Eller's goal late in the third period ultimately decided the outcome. The 25-year-old netminder continues to face a challenging environment behind a struggling Chicago squad, and limited offensive support has restricted his win totals. Knight has dropped his last three decisions, going 2-4-0 with a 3.54 GAA and .891 save percentage while making six straight starts.

Zuccarello (upper body) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

It's unclear if Zuccarello will be ready to play against Chicago on Tuesday, but he will miss at least one game due to an upper-body injury. He has been limited to six appearances this season, recording one assist, four shots on net, one blocked shot and one hit.

Reimer was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Kings.

Reimer signed a contract with the Rangers on Sunday and is slated to make his team debut a day later. Dylan Garand initially served as the Rangers' primary netminder following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending knee injury, and Garand has gone 4-4-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .900 save percentage. Reimer brings a veteran presence to the Rangers and will likely have ample opportunities to carve out playing time.

Sasson scored a goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Sasson has earned three points over his last six games. That's not bad work for a depth forward, but he doesn't add enough else to be a major player in fantasy. He has a total of three goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 13 appearances this season.

Boeser scored a goal, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Boeser has two goals and three assists over his last six games, with three of those five points coming on the power play. The winger is at nine points, 16 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-9 rating through 13 appearances. Boeser often averages well over two shots per game, so his sluggish start in that area is a bit of a concern. He can still make an impact with the man advantage, where he's earned six of his points, but he needs to be a little more selfish as a winger who has topped the 20-goal mark in seven of his nine full seasons.

Merilainen allowed four goals on 34 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Merilainen again had to make 30-plus saves, but the Canucks' late-arriving offense didn't pull off a comeback. The 24-year-old is down to 1-3-1 with a 3.13 GAA and a .912 save percentage over eight games. Those numbers tell two stories -- one, that he's doing generally well against a lot of traffic, and two, that he's not getting much help from his teammates. Such is life on a rebuilding team. Merilainen and Kevin Lankinen have alternated starts lately, and if that pattern holds, it would be Lankinen in goal in Anaheim on Tuesday while Merilainen would be tasked with slowing down Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks on Thursday.