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Stecher logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Stecher has earned a helper in three straight contests. That's all of his offense through 20 games this season, and he's added 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 14 hits, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating. Stecher is holding onto a bottom-four role for now, as Travis Dermott hasn't been given much of a chance to challenge for his spot in the lineup.

Bouchard managed an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Bouchard didn't earn a multi-point effort, but he has collected two goals and six helpers over his last five outings. The 25-year-old defenseman helped out on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' empty-netter Saturday. Bouchard is up to 18 points, 63 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 24 appearances. He's got some work to do to get back to a point-per-game pace as he enjoyed last year, but he should still be among the highest-scoring blueliners for fantasy purposes.

Kulak scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Kulak posted six points over 13 contests in November. That constitutes a pretty good month for a defenseman who isn't known for his scoring. This season, he has five goals -- one shy of his career high -- and nine points through 24 outings, and he's added 39 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Kulak's on pace to challenge for his first 30-point campaign, but he's also shooting 12.8 percent, which is more than twice as efficient as his next best season, so the bottom could fall out at any time.

Hedman had two assists in a 5-3 loss to Toronto on Saturday.

Hedman set a new Tampa Bay career assist record with 590, passing Martin St. Louis (588). Hedman has four goals, 18 assists, 59 shots and 43 blocks in 23 games this season. He will eventually head to the Hall of Fame but will help carry fantasy squads until he hangs up his skates.

Maatta notched an assist, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Maatta went from no points this season to earning a helper in consecutive contests. The 30-year-old defenseman is taking on heavy minutes for a Utah blue line decimated by injuries. Maatta has racked up 29 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 14 contests since being acquired by Utah from Detroit. He's not an impact player in fantasy since he rarely scores, but he's a key on-ice defensive presence.

Kesselring provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Kesselring has earned three helpers over his last five contests. The 24-year-old blueliner must pick up the slack, as fellow defenseman Maveric Lamoureux (upper body) will be out for 4-6 weeks. Kesselring's ability to stay healthy so far has been tremendously beneficial for Utah, as has his production -- he has 12 points, 42 shots on net, 33 hits, 21 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 24 appearances.

Tanev had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Tanev's last two-point effort came with Calgary on Feb. 27, 2024. His goal in Saturday's win was his first of the season, a wrist shot from the circle that beat Andrei Vasilevskiy to the far post. Tanev has one goal and five assists in 23 games, but he's better known for his ability to block shots. He ranks second in the league with 74 blocks this campaign, making him a value fantasy specialist in deep leagues that count that category.

Sergachev notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Sergachev got on the scoresheet for the fourth time in the last five games with his helper on a Logan Cooley tally. The 26-year-old Sergachev continues to lead the way on defense for Utah. He's up to 16 points, 39 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 24 appearances. Sergachev could push for the 60-point mark this season as long as he stays healthy.

Josi delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.

Josi has generated three multi-point performances in his last five outings, but Nashville has dropped four games in a row. The 33-year-old blueliner is riding a five-game point streak, compiling five goals and three assists. He amassed seven goals and 17 points across 15 games in November, with seven of those points (one goal, six assists) coming on the man advantage.

Spurgeon scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

The captain of the Wild netted his third goal of the season in Saturday's victory. He came through when the team needed him the most, as he blasted a wrister past Juuse Saros just one minute into OT to extend Minnesota's winning streak to three straight games. The 35-year-old veteran endured a rough start to 2024-25 but is turning things around. He has compiled three goals and one assist in his last two outings.