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Lagesson was scratched for the 28th consecutive game in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Sabres.

Lagesson has made two appearances this season, both in December. The Red Wings seem content to run with the same six blueliners each game, as Lagesson has not mounted a challenge to Justin Holl, Albert Johansson or Erik Gustafsson for playing time since the calendar flipped to January. At this rate, it will likely take an injury or two for Lagesson to get a look in the lineup.

Edvinsson logged an assist, three blocked shots and 12 PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Sabres.

Edvinsson has been limited to two assists over six outings in March. The 22-year-old defenseman hasn't had trouble adjusting to the NHL this season, putting up a total of 25 points, 63 shots on net, 61 hits, 112 blocked shots and 50 PIM across 61 appearances in a top-four role. He doesn't have widespread fantasy appeal yet, but he's a player to keep an eye on in redraft formats, especially if his offense heats up down the stretch.

Seider scored a power-play goal on four shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Sabres.

Seider has scored in two of his last three games after potting just one goal over his previous 32 outings. In that 32-game sample, he also had 19 assists, so it's not like the defenseman has been quiet on offense this season. He's having a strong year overall with seven goals, 38 points (20 on the power play), 134 shots on net, 177 hits, 147 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 65 appearances. His category coverage is nearly unmatched among blueliners in fantasy.

Struble posted an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Struble ended February with a helper in three straight games, but this was his first point over six outings in March. The 23-year-old defenseman is holding onto a bottom-four role for the Canadiens while Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) remains out indefinitely. Struble is at nine points, 36 shots on net, 90 hits, 42 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances. He's not a big scorer, so his fantasy appeal is limited to deep formats that value his contributions in hits and PIM.

Hutson logged two assists, including one on the power play, and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Hutson is the first rookie to cross the 50-point threshold this season -- he got there with his first assist of the contest. The defenseman has 51 points through 65 appearances for a 0.78 points-per-game rate, which is behind Macklin Celebrini's mark of 0.89, as the San Jose center missed nearly a month early in the campaign. Still, Hutson has the scoring chops to be in the Calder Trophy discussion at the end of the season. The 21-year-old blueliner has racked up a goal and nine assists over his last nine outings while seeing time in the Canadiens' top four and on the first power-play unit.

Dunn registered a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Dunn has five helpers over six games in March, but this was his first power-play point since Feb. 8 versus the Flames. The defenseman set up Matty Beniers' game-tying goal late in the third period. Dunn is up to 31 points (nine on the power play), 111 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 46 appearances. The Kraken have had a tough year, but Dunn continues to be a reliable source of offense from the blue line, though this is the second year in a row where he's missed substantial time due to injuries.

Montour scored twice on three shots, dished two power-play assists, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Montour's second goal came just four seconds into overtime, the fastest tally from the start of overtime in NHL history. Chandler Stephenson won a faceoff and Montour rushed past a Montreal defender to fire home the game-winning goal from the slot, capping an impressive individual effort for the defenseman in this contest. This was his second four-point game of the season as well as his third multi-goal effort. He has five tallies and three assists over six outings in March, and Montour is up to 15 goals, 36 points (10 on the power play), 190 shots on net, 79 blocked shots, 69 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-15 rating through 65 appearances this season.

LaCombe logged a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Utah.

LaCombe has a goal and five assists over seven outings in March. The 24-year-old defenseman saw 28:12 of ice time Wednesday, which was a new career high. He continues to grow in confidence and clearly has the trust of head coach Greg Cronin. LaCombe is up to 11 goals, 24 assists, 112 shots on net, 97 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-6 rating across 58 contests this season. With the potential to finish the campaign around the 45-point mark, LaCombe should be rostered in virtually all fantasy formats.

DeSimone was scratched for the ninth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

DeSimone doesn't have a path into the lineup while Utah's NHL defense group is nearly fully healthy, except for Robert Bortuzzo (lower body). The 30-year DeSimone has six points over 25 outings this season, including four assists across 14 contests for Utah. If he checks back into the lineup, he'll fill a third-pairing role, so there isn't much fantasy value to be had from a player in that kind of situation.

Cole logged an assist and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Cole snapped a 20-game point drought when he set up Jack McBain's first-period tally. The 36-year-old Cole signed a one-year, $3 million contract last Wednesday to stay with Utah in 2025-26, and while he's not a big scorer, he is valued for his defensive work. This season, he's up to 14 points, 56 shots on net, 77 hits, 167 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 65 appearances.