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Karlsson recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Karlsson helped out on a Tanner Pearson tally in the second period. Those two forwards have worked with Alexander Holtz on the third line over the last three games, with Karlsson earning a goal and three helpers in that span. He hasn't missed a beat after sitting out eight games with an undisclosed injury to begin the season. Karlsson has added eight shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The Swede is likely to remain on the third line and second power-play unit for now, but he's a strong candidate to move into the top six if head coach Bruce Cassidy shuffles his line combinations.

Hertl recorded an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Hertl helped out on the second of Pavel Dorofeyev's two goals in the game. Over his last five games, Hertl has three goals and five assists while seeing time on the second line. The 30-year-old center is up to 11 points, 19 shots on net, 19 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 11 appearances this season. For now, Hertl is playing a larger role at even strength than William Karlsson, but that could change if the Golden Knights can't sort out their road struggles in a travel-heavy November.

Dorofeyev scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Dorofeyev had the last two goals of the game, making the score look a bit more respectable than the Golden Knights' performance. The 24-year-old winger has three multi-point efforts over his last five outings. For the season, he's up to six goals, nine points, 32 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 11 contests. Dorofeyev has held down a second-line role and also plays on the power play, where he has scored three of his six goals. If he can maintain those roles, he looks poised to be a steady scorer, one that should be rostered in most fantasy formats even with a lack of physical play.

Byfield notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Byfield was back on the third line Wednesday, trading places with Alex Turcotte, who moved up alongside Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe on the top line. Over the last three games, Byfield has two assists, and he's at five helpers without a goal through 11 outings overall. The 22-year-old has added 20 shots on net, eight hits, four PIM and a minus-1 rating in a lukewarm start to 2024-25.

Kopitar scored a goal, added two assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Kopitar's second helper gave him 800 assists in his career. This was the 37-year-old's third three-point game of the campaign, and his first since Oct. 14. Kopitar is still productive on the Kings' top line with four goals, eight helpers, 11 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 11 appearances, and five of his 12 points have come on the power play.

Stenlund recorded an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Stenlund set up Maveric Lamoureux's first career goal at 4:10 of the second period. This was Stenlund's first helper and second point for Utah, and he's added 13 shots on net, 13 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 11 appearances. The 28-year-old center is filling a bottom-six role, and with Nick Bjugstad back after a season-opening injury, Stenlund's ice time is likely to remain fairly low.

McBain registered an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

McBain snapped a five-game slump when he helped out on Maveric Lamoureux's first NHL tally. The 24-year-old McBain continues to play in a fourth-line role, so it's not surprising to see his offense be inconsistent. He has four points, eight shots on net, 19 PIM, 29 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 11 contests.

Schmaltz recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on net in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

This was Schmaltz's fourth multi-point game this season, all of which have featured him earning two assists. The 28-year-old is up to 11 helpers without scoring a goal through 11 contests, giving him a share of the team lead in points with Clayton Keller. Schmaltz has added 25 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. He's still a decent depth forward in fantasy for formats that don't put too much importance on goals or physicality.

Kerfoot scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Kerfoot's tally was his first of the campaign, and it opened the scoring at 4:41 of the first period. The versatile forward has maintained middle-six minutes despite his recent seven-game point drought. He's up to three points, 17 shots on net, nine blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 11 contests. Kerfoot can move all around the lineup, but he's well off the pace that saw him rack up 45 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

Hayton scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Hayton snapped a five-game point drought with the tally, though it's important to note Utah scored just nine times in that span. The 24-year-old center's slump has cost him a first-line role for now, though he remains on the second line and first power-play unit. He's at five goals, two assists, 28 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances.