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Sergachev logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

The helper was Sergachev's first in seven games, though he had three goals in that span as well. The 26-year-old defenseman continues to look right at home on Utah's top pairing, playing heavy minutes in an all-situations role. He's up to 14 points, 34 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 21 appearances, a pace that could allow him to challenge for the second 60-point campaign of his career.

Tanev notched an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Utah.

Tanev snapped a six-game point drought with a secondary helper on Mitch Marner's first goal of the game. During the slump on offense, Tanev racked up 19 blocked shots. The defenseman has four helpers, 68 blocks, 10 shots on net, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating while serving in a shutdown role on the second pairing.

Smith was assigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.

Smith has been a healthy scratch 13 times in the NHL this season, including the last eight games. He has three assists in four AHL appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

Ruhwedel was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Ruhwedel and Victor Mancini headed down to the minors Sunday, which could bode well for the availability of Zac Jones (upper body) ahead of Monday's matchup against St. Louis. The 34-year-old Ruhwedel has been a healthy scratch for the last six games, and he's appeared in only one game for the Rangers this season.

Mancini was assigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Mancini has one goal, three assists, 13 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and seven hits across 10 NHL outings this season. The Rangers also loaned Chad Ruhwedel to the AHL on Sunday, indicating that Zac Jones (upper body) might be ready to return against the Blues on Monday.

Samberg (foot) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Samberg is out indefinitely after suffering a broken foot in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Nashville. He has three goals, three assists, 27 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 24 hits across 21 appearances this season. Winnipeg recalled Ville Heinola (ankle) from his conditioning loan with AHL Manitoba in a corresponding move.

Heinola (ankle) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Manitoba on Sunday.

Winnipeg moved Dylan Samberg (foot) to injured reserve in a corresponding move. After recovering from his September ankle surgery, Heinola had one assist in two minor-league outings during his conditioning stint. He could make his season debut with the Jets on Monday versus Minnesota due to Samberg's absence.

Schenn was held without a point for the 16th straight game in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Schenn isn't known for putting up big numbers on offense, so this drought isn't too surprising. He's still been an elite hitter so far, as his 79 hits through 21 contests are tied for fifth-most in the league. Schenn has added a goal, 29 blocked shots, 22 PIM, 21 shots on net and a minus-7 rating in a bottom-four role.

Skjei notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

This was Skjei's second helper in the last three games and his first power-play point since Oct. 25. The 30-year-old defenseman has struggled with consistency on offense to begin his Nashville tenure. He's at two goals, eight points, 43 shots on net, 21 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 21 appearances.

Karlsson produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Utah.

Karlsson set up Sidney Crosby's 600th NHL goal. It's been a shaky month on offense for Karlsson, who has five points and a minus-7 rating across 11 contests in November amid the Penguins' well-documented struggles. The 34-year-old blueliner is at 12 points, 57 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 23 outings overall. He remains in a top-four role, and the offense alone is decent, but Karlsson's fantasy value depends on which categories you play.