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Hoglander logged two assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Hoglander set up both of linemate Filip Forsberg's tallies in the contest. After a hot start to the year, Hoglander has cooled off, going 15 games without a goal. He's at three goals, four assists, 21 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-5 rating through 18 appearances on the year. There's still some potential in his game as long as he stays in the top six, though that's more of an on-paper role, as his 14:04 of ice time Tuesday was a season high.

Wilsby scored an empty-net goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Wilsby had been held to just one assist over his last 10 outings. The 26-year-old defenseman continues to occupy a top-four role at even strength, though that has come with minimal power-play usage. Wilsby is up to one goal, six assists, 23 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating through 18 appearances this season. It's not exactly a breakout year, but he has the trust of the coaching staff.

Forsberg scored twice on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Forsberg had gone four games without a goal prior to this contest, though he had five assists in that span. He's had a little trouble calibrating his shot to begin the season. Tuesday's performance puts him at seven goals, 15 assists, 46 shots on net, 21 hits and a plus-6 rating across 18 appearances. Forsberg's reached the 40-goal mark in three of the last five years, so he can get on a hot streak at any moment.

Saros posted a 30-save shutout in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Saros didn't have a shutout in any of his 59 outings in 2025-26. The 31-year-old netminder was able to keep the sheets clean in his 13th game in 2026-27, which has been an improved year for him compared to his recent previous campaigns. He's up to 6-3-4 with a 2.42 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Saros has shared the crease a little bit with Justus Annunen lately, but the former should continue to see at least a slightly majority of the starts. However, expect Annunen to guard the road goal Wednesday in Anaheim to finish off a back-to-back set.

Forsberg allowed two goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Predators.

Forsberg remains winless this season after getting no help from his teammates in this loss. He's posted a record of 0-5-1 with a 2.44 GAA and a .907 save percentage across seven outings (six starts). Darcy Kuemper isn't doing much better lately, though he has received more goal support. Forsberg should still get a decent share of playing time, but he could push for more if he's able to string some wins together. The Kings are set to host the Islanders on Thursday.

Nelson scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-3 win over Toronto.

It was his first goal since Halloween (five games), and he has just five (six assists) in 19 games this season. We expect Nelson to pick up his scoring pace a little, but right now, he's barely teetering toward a 20-goal season. If he doesn't get there, it would be the first time that happened since the pandemic-shortened season, and the first time in a full season since 2017-18. At 35, Nelson's best-before is coming, and he might be closer than we'd all like with just 11 points in 19 games.

Raymond registered a pair of assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Raymond had gone two games without a point, a span in which the Red Wings' scored just one goal. The 24-year-old winger bounced back Tuesday, earning his sixth multi-point effort of the campaign. He's up to six goals, 12 helpers, 57 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating across 19 appearances this season. Raymond still has point-per-game potential even with all of the turmoil in Detroit this year.

Seider scored a goal on six shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Seider scored late in the third period to get the Red Wings back within a goal. It was his first goal of the season, and it ended a three-game point drought. The defenseman is up to 11 points, 38 shots on net, 31 hits, 53 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 19 appearances. Seider's non-scoring production remains strong, but the Red Wings' lackluster offense has taken a toll on his effectiveness on offense.

Copp scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Copp snapped a seven-game goal drought with the effort. He had three assists in that span. The 32-year-old center continues to play in a second-line role, though Marco Kasper's return from an upper-body injury Tuesday could cut into Copp's minutes eventually. Copp has earned eight points, 31 shots on net, 15 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating across 19 outings this season.

Necas scored a goal in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

Necas has racked up a three-game, six-point scoring streak (three goals, three assists; seven shots), and his 24 points, including 10 goals, in 19 games puts him on a career pace. That's impressive because Necas delivered a 100-point campaign last season. There were just eight NHLers who delivered at least 100 points in 2025-26.