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Faulk scored a goal, recorded a hit and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Faulk found the back of the net for the first time since Oct. 21, when he scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to the Kings. The defenseman has notched only five points this season, and even though he plays on the top power-play unit, Faulk ultimately doesn't carry much fantasy upside in most formats. He has five points (two goals, three assists) in 12 games.

Werenski recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

This was Werenski's third consecutive game with a goal and an assist, though only two of those six points have come on the power play. The star defenseman had only four points through eight games prior to this strong three-game stretch.

Bean registered an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators.

The helper was Bean's first point of the season. The 27-year-old defenseman has played in 10 of the Flames' first 13 games and appears to have some job security as a left-shot defenseman while Zayne Parekh pushes Brayden Pachal for the other spot on the third pairing. Bean has added 11 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-7 rating through 10 appearances. His lack of offense makes him an uninspiring option for fantasy.

McAvoy registered two assists, two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

McAvoy helped out on goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson early in the third period. McAvoy earned his third multi-assist game in his last six outings. The veteran defenseman has yet to score a goal but has produced 10 helpers, 19 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocks, 22 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 14 appearances. He had a modest 23 points in 50 regular-season games in 2024-25 before a season-ending shoulder injury, but McAvoy looks to be all the way back in 2025-26.

Montour scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Montour has three goals and a helper over his last two games. The 31-year-old defenseman's tally in the second period was ultimately enough for the Kraken to force overtime for the second game in a row. Montour is up to three goals, eight points, 20 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating across seven appearances. He should continue to be a strong source of offense in a top-four role with power-play usage.

Fox registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.

Fox produced four helpers over four games during the Rangers' now-completed road trip out west. The 27-year-old defenseman continues to offer steady production from the back end, even amid the Rangers' ongoing scoring woes. He's at three goals, eight assists, 27 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 13 appearances. Fox's role is safe and fruitful, so fantasy managers should keep him in their lineups whenever the Blueshirts are on the schedule.

Gavrikov scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.

Gavrikov opened the scoring midway through the first period. The 29-year-old defenseman's tally was his first goal this season, to go with two assists across 13 contests. He's added 18 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-5 rating. Gavrikov remains a defensive presence on the top pairing, so while his ice time will be high, his point production isn't likely to follow on a consistent basis.

Bouchard scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Bouchard helped out on a Jack Roslovic tally in the second period and scored a goal of his own at 2:43 of overtime. This was Bouchard's second goal of the season and first game-winner in 2025-26. He's at nine points (four on the power play), 35 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 13 contests. All of his points have been earned within the last seven games, so it's safe to say he's shaken off his slow start to the year.

Cholowski registered an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Cholowski made his season debut Saturday, stepping into the lineup for Seamus Casey, who was a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Cholowski had 10 points over 39 appearances between the Devils and the Islanders in 2024-25, so there's a little scoring potential for him. The veteran blueliner is on a one-way contract in 2025-26 -- there's no benefit for the Devils to stash him at AHL Utica, but he's best positioned to serve as a rotational option on the third pairing rather than being a lineup regular.

Brodin scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

This was Brodin's first multi-point effort of the season, and it snapped a five-game skid. The 32-year-old defenseman sees plenty of ice time, but he's in a shutdown role, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be a regular contributor on offense. Brodin is at two goals, two assists, eight shots on net, 24 blocks and an even plus-minus rating across 12 appearances while playing in the Wild's top four.