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  • Ryan Pulock D | NYI

    Islanders' Ryan Pulock: Lights lamp in win

    Pulock scored a goal, placed four shots on net and blocked three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over Anaheim.

    Pulock struck the back of the net near the end of the third period to put the Isles up 5-2. The twine finder was his first of the season to go along with 15 assists, 41 shots on goal, 56 blocks and 24 hits through 32 games. After a standard start to the season offensively, the 31-year-old blueliner has been just shy of a point per game over his last eight contests and is tied for the team lead in assists with Mathew Barzal. Pulock also provides solid category coverage and is on pace for his eighth consecutive season with at 100 blocked shots. His defensive pairing alongside Matthew Schaefer has paid dividends for both players this season, giving the veteran Pulock above-average fantasy value in category-based leagues.

  • Islanders' Tony DeAngelo: Helps out twice Thursday

    DeAngelo dished out two power-play assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

    DeAngelo set up a pair of power-play goals scored by Anders Lee in the first period. With the pair of apples, DeAngelo is up to 12 assists, 13 points, 54 shots on goal and 28 blocks through 32 games this season. Five of his helpers have come in the last nine games, proving he's been a relatively steady source of offense for the Islanders from the blue line. Despite serving on the second pairing behind rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer and reliable veteran Ryan Pulock, DeAngelo still has fantasy value in deep leagues while averaging nearly a block per game in addition to his offensive contributions.

  • Brett Kulak D | PIT

    Penguins' Brett Kulak: Included in Jarry deal

    Kulak was flipped to the Penguins from the Oilers on Friday, along with Stuart Skinner and a 2029 second-round pick, in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.

    Kulak joins a crowded blue line that already includes veterans Connor Clifton and Matt Dumba, which makes it difficult to see where he fits into the lineup. In 31 games this year, the 31-year-old Kulak notched two helpers but has yet to find the back of the net while registering 33 shots. With general manager Kyle Dubas stockpiling defensemen, it's possible he's not done wheeling and dealing.

  • Oilers' Spencer Stastney: Shipped up to Edmonton

    Stastney was traded to the Oilers from the Predators on Friday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

    Stastney won't offer much in the way of offensive upside for the Oilers; he is currently stuck in a 20-game goal drought during which he has chipped in five helpers, but he will give them some defensive depth on the blue line, especially with Jake Walman (lower body) still on long-term injured reserve.

  • Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Strikes on power play in loss

    Karlsson scored a power-play goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

    Karlsson keeps rolling on offense with a goal and seven helpers over his last eight games. The goal was his first since Nov. 3. The defenseman is at two goals, 21 points, 64 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 29 appearances. The Penguins have been better than expected, and Karlsson is on pace for his best year in black and gold.

  • Sharks' John Klingberg: One of each in overtime win

    Klingberg scored a goal, dished an assist, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

    Klingberg has a three-game point streak consisting of two goals and three helpers. This was a revenge game for the 33-year-old, who spent the 2023-24 campaign with Toronto, though he was limited to five assists in 14 appearances. He's having a bit of a revitalization with the Sharks this year, earning five goals, 12 points, 33 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 18 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 23 appearances, though he has been an occasional healthy scratch on a crowded blue line.

  • Devils' Colton White: Plucks first apple

    White notched an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Lightning.

    White has been in a part-time role recently, sharing a third-pairing spot with Dennis Cholowski. The helper Thursday was White's first point in 11 outings for the Devils this season. He's added five shots on net, 12 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He can play a decent physical game, but the 28-year-old offers minimal scoring upside and won't be a factor in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

  • Simon Nemec D | NJ

    Devils' Simon Nemec: Picks up pair of helpers

    Nemec notched two assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Lightning.

    Nemec is heating up again with three points over his last two games. The 21-year-old blueliner has contributed decent offense regardless of his spot in the lineup this season, and he's bounced around semi-frequently. For the year, he's up to seven goals, 11 helpers, 50 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 31 outings. He needs two more points to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in his three-year career.

  • Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Supplies two points in win

    Dahlin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

    Dahlin opened the scoring at 7:36 of the first period and helped out on Tage Thompson's game-tying goal in the second. With two goals and six helpers during his four-game point streak, Dahlin is starting to find a rhythm again after a quiet end to November. The defenseman is up to three goals, 25 points, 75 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 24 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 28 appearances. He can contribute across the board from a top-pairing role, so Dahlin should continue to see ample ice time.

  • Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Pockets assist Thursday

    Girard logged an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

    Girard ended a 10-game point drought in a game that saw 13 of the Avalanche's skaters get on the scoresheet. He set up Nathan MacKinnon's tally in the second period. Girard's lack of offense and the overall health of the blue line has led to the 27-year-old slipping into a third-pairing role with minimal power-play time. He's produced three helpers, 11 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 16 appearances this season.

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