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Lorentz scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.

Lorentz has two goals over three games since the calendar flipped to November, matching his point total from October. The 28-year-old is filling a fourth-line role, so his offense may be a bit sporadic throughout the campaign. He's at four points, 14 shots on net, 34 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 14 appearances.

Smith registered an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Smith set up Jack Thompson's first NHL tally late in the first period. With three points over his last three games, it appears Smith is starting to find his way in the NHL. The rookie center has added 15 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 11 appearances this season. While he's not expected to play every game early on, he should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time when in the lineup.

Wennberg scored the game-winning goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Wennberg scored for the third time in five games, tallying at 3:11 of overtime to steal the win for the Sharks in a game where they were outshot 50-27. The 30-year-old center remained on the second line Tuesday despite the return of Macklin Celebrini from a lower-body injury. Wennberg is up to three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 14 appearances.

McTavish had a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

McTavish's last five points have come on the power play, over a span of seven games. The 21-year-old center is up to one goal, six assists, 18 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 12 contests this season. While the power-play production is nice, it would be a positive sign to see him contributing more at even strength as well.

Blueger notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Blueger ended a three-game point drought when he helped out on a Danton Heinen tally late in the third period. Considering he's exclusively filled a bottom-six role with minimal power-play time, Blueger has done well with six points over 11 contests. The Latvian center has added 11 shots on net, 15 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating. He'll have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats if he can continue on a career-best scoring pace, though he rarely stands out in any one area.

Miller registered a power-play assist and won 18 of 26 faceoffs in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Miller had been held off the scoresheet in each of the previous two games before helping out on a Brock Boeser tally in the first period. In 2023-24, Miller was held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests just twice, and he's had that happen twice in the first month of 2024-25. The 31-year-old has still put up good scoring with four goals, six helpers and three power-play points while adding 22 shots on net, 19 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating over 11 appearances. While it's not a slow start, Miller is behind the pace he'd need to return to the 100-point mark for a second straight year.

Pettersson scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

The Canucks' third goal belonged to Quinn Hughes for a while, but it was eventually changed to Pettersson. That ended a three-game point drought for Pettersson, who is still struggling to find consistency on offense. He's at a mere five points with 21 shots on net, 16 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances this season, though he remains in a top-six role.

Heinen scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Heinen had been held off the scoresheet in the previous four contests. This was his second multi-point effort of the campaign following a two-goal game Oct. 22 versus the Blackhawks. The 29-year-old forward is up to three goals, three assists, 10 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating through 11 appearances, playing mainly in a bottom-six role.

Stephenson recorded a power-play assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Stephenson has five helpers over his last eight games, though four of them came in the Kraken's 8-2 win over the Canadiens on Oct. 29. The 30-year-old center remains a key part of the team's top six, but he's had trouble making an impact with Seattle's lack of scoring recently. Overall, Stephenson is up to nine points (five on the power play), nine shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 14 contests.

Beniers scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Beniers celebrated his 22nd birthday with a two-point effort, his second multi-point effort of the campaign. After a cold start, the center has eight points over his last seven outings. He's collected three goals, six helpers, 27 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 14 contests this season, and he's maintained a top-six role even when his offense has been lacking.