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Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Sunday against Winnipeg.

Spurgeon is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest versus St. Louis. He has one assist, six blocked shots and four hits in two outings this season. Declan Chisholm (illness) will replace Spurgeon in Sunday's lineup.

Chisholm (illness) will play Sunday against Winnipeg, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Chisholm sat out the first two contests of the 2024-25 campaign because of an illness. He had three goals, nine points, 29 shots on net and 38 blocked shots in 31 games between Minnesota and Winnipeg during the 2023-24 regular season. Chisholm will replace Jared Spurgeon (lower body) in the lineup.

Schneider scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah.

Schneider has added seven shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over two games. The 23-year-old defenseman has moved onto the second pairing to begin the year while Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is on injured reserve. Schneider has yet to record a 20-point season, but he was just one shy last year while adding ample hits and blocked shots, so he has a path to fantasy usefulness in deep formats.

Miller scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah.

Miller has gotten a look on the top pairing while Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is on injured reserve. In addition to his fluky goal on a carom off the boards, Miller has five shots on net, six blocked shots, three hits and a plus-3 rating over two contests. The 24-year-old defenseman is also on the second power-play unit, a spot he could hold for most of the campaign. He disappointed with 30 points in 80 regular-season outings in 2023-24, but he had 43 points the year before, showcasing the upside he has on offense.

Seider recorded an assist, eight hits, seven blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Seider offered excellent category coverage for fantasy managers in this contest. The 23-year-old blueliner has two assists, four shots on net, eight blocked shots and 15 hits through two contests. While he hasn't elevated his offense to an elite level yet, Seider is reliable thanks to his power-play production while also being a threat for 200 each of hits and blocks, making him a well-rounded option for fantasy.

Chiarot notched an assist, two hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Chiarot has a helper, four hits and six blocks through two contests. His spot on the top pairing will help him pick up some ancillary offense when he gets minutes with the Red Wings' big names, and he even saw time on the second power-play unit Saturday. Chiarot's best season was a 26-point campaign split between Montreal and Florida in 2021-22, though he has reached the 20-point mark in four of the last six seasons while adding ample physical play.

Edvinsson recorded an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

The helper was Edvinsson's first point through two games this season. He's added four shots on net and a minus-1 rating while maintaining a spot on the second pairing. The 21-year-old defenseman looks poised to be in the NHL full time this season, but his offensive upside will be limited if he can't capture a spot on the power play.

Schmidt scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

The Panthers were missing Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness), so Schmidt stayed in the lineup for a second game as a seventh defenseman. The 33-year-old has two shots on net and a hit over his two appearances. The Panthers may be forced to stick with seven blueliners while they navigate a tight cap situation, but once the team's health improves, Schmidt is not guaranteed to be in the lineup every game.

Samuelsson scored a goal on four shots and levied four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Samuelsson is not a high scorer, as the 24-year-old typically features in more of a shutdown role. The goal was his first point through four games, and he's added six shots on net, 10 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 16:08 of ice time. Samuelsson should be a fixture in the lineup in 2024-25, but he's topped out at 10 points and 55 games over the first four seasons of his career, so there's little upside and significant injury risk involved in his play.

Jokiharju scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Jokiharju's second-period goal was the game-winner as well as his first point through four contests. The 25-year-old defenseman plays more of a stay-at-home role, often on the top pairing to allow Rasmus Dahlin to roam the ice. Jokiharju has added six shots on net, five blocked shots and four hits this season. He's yet to score more than four goals or produce more than 20 points in a single season.