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Bahl scored a power-play goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Bahl typically doesn't receive much power-play time, and he was likely out there late in the third period Tuesday to prevent a shorthanded rush from the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old defenseman has earned a point in three straight games, including his first career power-play point with the goal Tuesday. He's up to nine points, 32 shots on net, 36 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 26 outings overall.

Andersson scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Andersson has a modest four points over his last eight games, but three of them have come on the power play. His goal Tuesday stood as the game-winner. Andersson has been productive in a top-pairing role this season with six goals, 15 points (three on the power play), 47 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 26 appearances. His mix of offense and a little grit makes him a solid fantasy option.

Pionk notched an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

This was just the second time all year that Pionk was held to zero hits and zero blocked shots in a game. The defenseman made up for it by picking up his fifth point in the last five contests (one goal, four helpers. He's been better than usual on offense with 22 points (four goals, 18 assists), and he's added 49 shots on net, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 26 appearances.

Morrissey produced an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Morrissey has collected three helpers over his last three outings to bounce back from a season-worst three-game dry spell on offense. He's remained fairly steady on offense throughout the campaign with two goals, 21 assists and 55 shots on net over 26 contests. Morrissey also has 43 blocked shots, 17 hits, 16 PIM and an even plus-minus rating as a decent contributor of non-scoring production.

Matheson had an assist, two shots, three blocks and one hit in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Islanders.

Matheson set up Nick Suzuki for the game-winner in the extra period, giving him six points (two goals, four assists) over the last eight outings. The defenseman is up to two goals and 13 assists through 23 outings.

Lagesson was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Lagesson was brought up with Jeff Petry (lower body) questionable to play Tuesday. Petry was ultimately good to go, so Lagesson's presence on the NHL roster was no longer necessary. He's been called up a few times, so expect Lagesson to get the call whenever the Red Wings have injury concerns on defense.

Broberg posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

This was Broberg's second game back from a knee injury. The 23-year-old defenseman has stepped right back into a top-four role, and he was alongside Colton Parayko on the top pairing Tuesday. Broberg has 10 points, 15 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-6 rating over 14 appearances. He's already enjoyed a career year on offense and should be a solid player to roster in fantasy the rest of the way, and that'll be especially true as long as Justin Faulk (upper body) is out of action.

Hutson recorded an assist, one shot on net and one block in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Islanders.

Hutson may still be seeking his first NHL goal, but the shifty defenseman has no problem dishing assists. He's bagged apples in four straight and has 16 assists through 25 outings. His 16 points rank second in the NHL among rookies.

Perunovich posted two assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Perunovich was scratched Saturday versus the Flyers, but he got back into the lineup due to the absence of Justin Faulk (upper body). This was one of Perunovich's better efforts of the season, though he also saw just 11:10 of ice time in a third-pairing role. He's up to two goals, six points, five shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 16 appearances. The lack of ice time is a concern, and if that doesn't improve, his fantasy appeal will be limited to deeper formats.

Dobson had an assist, three shots on net and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to Montreal.

Dobson prevented a clearing attempt and got the puck to the Anders Lee, who was left alone in front of the Montreal net for the Islanders' lone goal. It was his third helper over his last five outings for Dobson, who is well behind last season's scoring pace. After posting 70 points in 2023-24, he has just 11 through 26 outings this season.