Pavel Datsyuk returned to the lineup after missing some time due to a nuisance groin problem that has plagued him since the beginning of the season. Datsyuk proved just how valuable he is not only to the Detroit Red Wings, but fantasy owners alike by scoring twice including the power play game-winner.  He's a definite start, but he has shown some brittleness of late....If you are looking for forward help, take a shot on Stephen Weiss who added a goal and an assist after scoring twice in the last game after being out of the lineup for the entire start of the season.....How much can we say about G Jimmy Howard's performance this year? Just stick him as your starter and concentrate on other areas of your team.... Jaroslav Halak and New York Islanders win again, making it 6 in a row and 11 of their last 12 games for the team from Long Island. That's 9 wins in a row for Halak who has clearly added stability to the Isles crease.... Pittsburgh's Blake Comeau had been given the opportunity to play alongside Sidney Crosby earlier in the week but with no luck but came away with a hat trick last night playing on Crosby's line and also Evgeni Malkin's line. Another potential candidate for a top-six spot but Comeau saw minimal power play time.  With Beau Bennett out for 2 weeks, Comeau should breathe easier for a little while anyways....D Kris Letang with 2 assists now has 4 points in last 2 games.... The New York rangers played the Tampa Bay lightning a little tougher than last week's 5-1 loss at the Garden but still came away on the wrong end of a 4-3 game. Ex-Ranger Captain Ryan Callahan scored twice against his former team and added an assist, giving him 5 points in two games against his former team. Playing alongside a superstar talent like Steven Stamkos will do that to you...Alex Killorn was slotted on the left wing on the Stamkos-Callahan line so that needs to be monitored to see if Killorn sticks.... Florida beat Carolina 1-0 as Roberto Luongo and Al Montoya combined for the shutout with Luongo leaving the game with an upper-body injury. No further news at this time. ...Nick Bjugstad scored 21 seconds into the game and the Panther duo made it hold up for the victory. That's 9 points in past 6 games for Bjugstad making him a must-start as a key Florida offensive weapon, although the Cats don't score a whole lot.... It was Martin Jones (28 SV) and not Jonathan Quick that posted a 4-0 shutout over the Minnesota Wild, chasing Darcy Kuemper (4 GA) from the game after 1 period. Niklas Backstrom came on in relief and held the Kings scoreless for 2 periods. That's two losses in a row for Kuemper after winning 4 in a row and that came after losing 3 in a row.  When he's on, he's on but the team may look for more stability as they try to stay close to the playoff pack.... Chicago escaped with a tough 3-2 road win in Colorado, but the star of the game was RW Patrick Kane who carved up the opposition with three assists. The superstar has firmly found his groove with 11 points in his last six games...Goalie Calvin Pickard was spectacular in a losing effort, turning aside 42 of 45 shots for Colorado. He has been a clear upgrade to Reto Berra as the no. 2 option in the Avalanche crease. Jiri Hudler scored both goals for the streaking Calgary Flames, as Karri Ramo shut out the struggling San Jose Sharks at home by a 2-0 score. The 30-year old winger has now collected 20 points in 23 games, giving him a great shot in reaching the 60-point range for the first time in his career. If Hudler is still available, he is well worth a fantasy flier.. Two more assists for TJ Brodie, giving him four over the last two games..