Tomas Plekanec dished out two helpers in Friday's 5-1 win over the Bruins in the Winter Classic.

Plekanec dished out two helpers in Friday's 5-1 win over the Bruins in the Winter Classic.

Analysis:

Both of Plekanec's apples came on goals by linemates Max Pacioretty and Brendan Gallagher, whose return from injury reunited the trio and produced immediate results. Plekanec's up to eight goals and 22 assists in 40 games this year and should be in for an uptick in scoring if Friday's renewed chemistry with Pacioretty and Gallagher is any indication. Make sure he's active.