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Alex Vlasic - Notches assist in loss Vlasic logged an assist in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Vlasic snapped a 13-game point drought with the helper. In that span, he went minus-10 with 12 shots on net and 21 blocked shots. Vlasic's pivot to focus on defense this year has sapped the offense out of his game -- he's at six points with 32 shots on net, 55 blocks and a minus-12 rating over 34 appearances. Vlasic still sees top-four minutes, but he'll have a tough time matching his 30-point output from 82 contests a year ago.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Lardis - Gets first NHL goal Lardis scored a goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Lardis potted his first NHL tally at 7:17 of the third period to bring the Blackhawks back within a goal. He's seen limited minutes in a bottom-six role, including just 8:17 in Saturday's contest despite Frank Nazar (upper body) leaving the game early. Lardis is at least getting power-play time, but the 20-year-old winger will have a tough time making a big impact without a larger overall role.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Burakovsky - Tallies on power play Burakovsky scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-4 in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Burakovsky has two goals and three assists over his last six games. The winger remains in a top-line role at even strength, but that has less appeal with Connor Bedard (upper body) and Frank Nazar (upper body) both out of the lineup until at least January. Burakovsky is now at nine goals, 23 points (six on the power play), 40 shots on net and a minus-5 rating across 30 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olle Lycksell - Provides helper in win Lycksell logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Lycksell's first appearance during his current stint in the NHL. The 26-year-old is competing with Kurtis MacDermid and Stephen Halliday for two spots in the lineup during the absences of Shane Pinto (lower body) and Lars Eller (foot). Lycksell has two points, seven shots on net and a minus-2 rating over seven outings this season, giving him minimal fantasy appeal.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sens Today: Matinpalo Steps Back Into The Lineup | Ottawa Senators With Tyler Kleven not making the trip after sustaining an injury against Chicago last night, Nikola Matinpalo will step back into the lineup...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

Grzelcyk fined maximum for cross-checking in Blackhawks game | NHL.com Defenseman penalized for actions against Senators forward Stutzle

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

NHL punishes Blackhawks veteran with maximum fine during Connor Bedard's absence The NHL has announced a hefty sanction for one veteran teammate of Connor Bedard on the Chicago Blackhawks.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM