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Kerfoot logged an assist in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

Kerfoot has two helpers, five shots on net and a plus-3 rating over the first three games of the season. The 30-year-old forward continues to be a Swiss Army knife for Utah, often playing in a middle-six role but more than capable of moving around the lineup through in-game adjustments. In a similar role in 2023-24, he produced 13 goals, 45 points and a career-high 76 blocked shots. His offense is likely to be more limited this year since he isn't receiving much power-play time.

Barre-Boulet was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of a loan to AHL Laval.

Barre-Boulet played two games with Montreal, averaging 10:10 of ice time, before serving as a healthy scratch Saturday against the Senators. If he clears waivers, Barre-Boulet figures to remain with AHL Laval as a depth option.

McBain scored a goal, added two hits and logged 15 PIM in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

McBain put Utah ahead 2-1 early in the second period. He later fought Adam Edstrom, and both players were given game misconducts as part of a larger dust-up. Grit is McBain's best feature -- he's posted back-to-back 26-point campaigns while racking up a staggering 508 hits over 149 contests in that span.

Stenlund scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

The goal was Stenlund's first point in three games with Utah. The center has added three shots on net, three blocked shots and two hits. He was signed to a two-year deal in July to fill a fourth-line role, though he's averaged 16:05 of ice time so far. Stenlund is unlikely to stand out on offense, but he could be a help in particularly deep fantasy formats that count hits, PIM and/or shorthanded points.

Greig is dealing with an upper-body injury, though he could play Monday against the Kings, per Alex Adams of Sportsnet.

Greig missed Sunday's practice and it appears he could be a game-time decision for Monday's home matchup with Los Angeles. Adam Gaudette would likely fill in on the Senators' fourth line if Greig ultimately can't suit up.

Larkin scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Larkin has a goal, an assist, three shots on net and two blocked shots though the first two games of the season. The 28-year-old continues to center the top line and play on the top power-play unit, so he's in a position to succeed throughout the year. He'll likely have Alex DeBrincat on his left wing most of the time, but both Lucas Raymond and Patrick Kane have gotten looks as the top-line right wing early in the season.

Copp scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Copp doubled the Red Wings' lead to 2-0 in the third period. The 30-year-old has opened 2024-25 as Detroit's third-line center, recording four shots on goal, two blocks and two PIM over two contests. He has topped the 30-point mark in four straight campaigns, but he's not currently a part of the Red Wings' power-play mix, so he may have trouble getting to that mark this season.

Thompson scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Thompson has managed two goals over four games, though the Sabres have tallied just eight times as a team. The center has added 14 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. While it's a bit of a sluggish start, Thompson is not at risk of losing power-play time or his first-line spot, so he's in a position to find more consistency as the season progresses.

Schmaltz picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

The 28-year-old winger has benefitted early from regular shifts alongside the red-hot Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton. While Schmaltz is still looking for his first goal of 2024-25, he has four helpers in three games while his linemates have lit the lamp six times between them. Schmaltz also has a secure spot on Utah's top power-play unit, putting him in position to top the career-high 61 points (22 goals, 39 assists) he recorded in 2023-24.

Hayton recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers.

The 24-year-old center opened the scoring early in the first period, taking a slick feed from Clayton Keller and snapping a shot past Igor Shesterkin from in close. Hayton has goals in all three of Utah's games to begin the season, racking up three tallies and five points in total, and the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft might finally be ready for a long-awaited breakout.