Gavrikov logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Gavrikov is enjoying a late surge on offense with four points and a plus-8 rating over his last five contests. The 29-year-old blueliner is up to 24 points in 64 appearances, one more than the 23 he recorded over 77 regular-season games in 2023-24. Gavrikov has added 85 shots on net, 119 blocked shots, 38 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-14 rating this season while seeing steady time in a top-four role.