Blake has gone 11 games without a point dating back to Nov. 30. The 21-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, but the absence of Jack Drury (hand) appears to have taken the wind out of Blake's sails.

Blake collected two assists in Saturday's 7-3 win over Utah. The 21-year-old rookie skated in the top six again and featured on the top power-play unit for an injury-depleted Carolina roster ...