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  • Dylan Strome C | WAS

    Capitals' Dylan Strome: Two points vs. Calgary

    Strome notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

    Strome opened the scoring late in the first period Monday, beating Dustin Wolf with a wrister from the circle, before adding a second point with an assist on an Alex Ovechkin power-play marker in the second. The goal was the first in seven games for Strome, who'd gone without a point in his previous four contests. The 27-year-old center is up to 23 goals, matching a career high set last year, and 53 points through 67 games this season.

  • Dustin Wolf G | CGY

    Flames' Dustin Wolf: Falls to Washington

    Wolf allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Capitals on Monday.

    Three of the Caps' five goals came in the second period, including a pair of Alex Ovechkin power-play tallies, as Wolf's winning streak was halted at two. The 22-year-old Wolf has started three straight games with Jacob Markstrom (lower body) sidelined. Overall, Wolf is 3-4-1 with an .897 save percentage and 3.25 GAA this season. While he's been decent in his current NHL stint, there's a good chance that Wolf will either be relegated to backup duty or sent back to the AHL with Markstrom likely to return before the Flames' next game Saturday in Vancouver.

  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Wins third straight

    Lindgren stopped 34 of 36 shots in Monday's 5-2 victory over Calgary.

    Lindgren was sharp again Monday, holding the Flames to single goals in the second and third periods en route to a third-straight win and fifth in his last six outings -- Lindgren's posted an impressive .956 save percentage in that span. The 30-year-old netminder improves to 18-11-5 on the season with a .915 save percentage and 2.59 GAA while firming his grasp on the starting job in Washington. Lindgren figures to be between the pipes again Wednesday when the Capitals host Toronto.

  • Alex Ovechkin LW | WAS

    Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Two goals in record-tying effort

    Ovechkin scored a pair of goals in Monday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

    Ovechkin extended Washington's lead to 2-0 on a second-period power play, directing a Max Pacioretty feed past Dustin Wolf for his 20th goal of the season. He'd add a second tally (also with the man advantage) later in the frame, beating Wolf with his patented one-timer from the circle. The 38-year-old Ovechkin has reached the 20-goal threshold in each of his last 19 seasons, tying a record held by Hall-of-Famers Gordie Howe and Brendan Shanahan. Ovechkin now has 13 goals and 24 points in his last 22 contests -- he's up to 52 points (21 goals, 31 assists) through 64 games this season.

  • Devils' Max Willman: Recalled Monday

    Willman was promoted from AHL Utica on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Willman hasn't seen any NHL action since Feb. 6. He has two points in 13 contests with New Jersey this season.

  • Devils' Santeri Hatakka: Back with big club

    Hatakka was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Hatakka has recorded two assists over nine NHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old could get back in the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins.

  • Jaden Schwartz LW | SEA

    Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Unavailable Monday

    Schwartz (upper body) is not in Monday's lineup against Buffalo, per the NHL's media site.

    Schwartz will miss his fourth straight contest and the team has provided little information on his timetable. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Vegas.

  • Vince Dunn D | SEA

    Kraken's Vince Dunn: Not playing Monday

    Dunn (upper body) will not suit up Monday against the Sabres, per the NHL's media site.

    Dunn will now miss his sixth straight game despite being labeled day-to-day. His next chance to play will be Thursday in Vegas. The veteran blueliner has six points over his last seven appearances.

  • Blues' Brayden Schenn: First assist in 12 games

    Schenn dished out a power-play assist and fired a shot on net in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

    Schenn was on a 10-game point drought before scoring against the Wild on Saturday and notching an assist Sunday. It certainly helps that he was bumped up to the top line next to Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou. The 32-year-old Schenn is having a down year with just 33 points through 68 games, and his minus-21 rating is just salt in the wound for fantasy purposes. Still, his spot in the top six should be secure for the remainder of the season, providing consistent upside even if it's flaky.

  • Zack Bolduc C | STL

    Blues' Zachary Bolduc: Notches second assist of season

    Bolduc posted an assist, a shot on net and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

    The 2021 first-round pick now has two assists over the last three games after enduring an eight-game drought. Bolduc's ice time is limited, as he has surpassed 12 minutes of ice time just once this season. The Blues appear dedicated to giving Bolduc some run with the big club, but the 21-year-old likely needs more seasoning in the AHL before making the jump full time.

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