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Panarin tallied a power-play goal, recorded an assist and placed three shots on net in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Panarin's excellent run during the Kings' current road trip continued Monday in an effort highlighted by his go-ahead, power-play goal early in the second period. During the first four games of the Kings' five-game road trip, the 34-year-old winger has compiled four goals, seven points and 10 shots on net. With seven twine finders across 10 appearances this season, he's currently tied for 13th in the league in the category. After a down year in the goal-scoring department with just 28 tallies in 78 regular-season games a season ago, Panarin appears to be poised for a bounce-back year if he can continue to lead the Kings' offense. Given his start to the season, expect him to challenge for 30-plus goals and 85-plus points by the end of the campaign.

Garand turned aside 15 of the 17 shots on goal he saw in Monday's 6-3 loss to Los Angeles.

Garand entered the contest in relief of James Reimer, who allowed three goals on eight shots on net in his team debut. Garand has been deployed constantly to begin the 2026-27 season, as Monday's outing marked his 10th appearance of the campaign, which is tied for second in the NHL. Overall, the 24-year-old Garand now has a 4-5-1 record, a 2.69 GAA, one shutout and an .899 save percentage. All things considered, Garand has held up well for playing just three games at the NHL level prior to the 2026-27 campaign, but he's trending in the wrong direction with three consecutive losses. He'll look to get back on track after nearly one week of rest, with the Rangers not playing again until Sunday. Currently, Garand is best left on waivers in fantasy outside of deep leagues for managers looking for a stash option.

Reimer stopped five of the eight shots on net he saw in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Reimer's debut for the Rangers didn't go to plan, as he allowed two goals before making his first save in Monday's outing. He was eventually replaced by Dylan Garand to start the second period after he allowed a third goal late in the period to Drew Doughty. While expectations weren't through the roof for the 38-year-old Reimer following his signing Sunday, he was expected to be serviceable after posting a 35-save shutout with AHL Hartford in his lone outing of the season. The 16-year NHL veteran has time to turn things around with Joonas Korpisalo (foot) still sidelined, but Reimer is best left on waivers in fantasy for the time being with the Rangers off until Sunday.

Kuemper halted 23 of 26 shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Kuemper allowed one goal in each of Monday's three periods en route to his third consecutive win. The 15-year NHL veteran has turned around the course of his season as of late, as he now holds a 3-3-1 record, a 3.47 GAA and an .889 save percentage across seven appearances this season. If he can carry his excellent play into the Kings' upcoming homestand, Kuemper will be a priority waiver-wire add in most fantasy formats. With the Kings headed into the second half of a back-to-back, he'll likely have a day off before being the presumed starter for Thursday's matchup against Ottawa.

Postava stopped 25 of 28 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers. He also denied all three Edmonton shootout attempts.

Postava impressed in his first NHL start, especially in overtime, when he made several clutch saves against Edmonton's dangerous offense. The 24-year-old netminder followed that performance by stopping Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the shootout. With Detroit dealing with injuries in goal, Postava could earn additional opportunities, making him worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues. This was his first NHL win.

Finnie scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers while also adding three hits.

Finnie answered Edmonton's second goal just 30 seconds later, converting Viktor Arvidsson's pass to tie the contest early in the third period. He has already scored five times this season, showing encouraging finishing ability while earning meaningful offensive responsibilities. Finnie has eight points (five goals, three assists) in 12 appearances this season after a 2025-26 rookie campaign in which he posted 30 points (13 goals, 17 helpers) in 82 regular-season outings.

Arvidsson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.

This was Arvidsson's fifth goal of the season, and he's been particularly effective with the man advantage, with four of his tallies coming on the power play. The 33-year-old veteran is putting up solid numbers early, notching 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his first 12 appearances. His scoring efficiency has been encouraging, but his reliance on power-play opportunities could create some volatility on a long-term basis.

Jarry stopped 26 of 29 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Jarry rebounded from his previous difficult outing with a more competitive performance, but it was still not enough to earn the win. With Devon Levi sidelined, Jarry could continue receiving substantial opportunities, though his inconsistent efficiency remains a concern for fantasy managers. He's gone 2-1-2 with a 3.53 GAA and an .862 save percentage in his five outings this season.

Podkolzin scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Podkolzin opened the scoring in the first period when Leon Draisaitl's shot deflected off him and into the net. The winger has already reached eight goals this season, making him an increasingly interesting fantasy contributor. His ability to capitalize on opportunities alongside Edmonton's elite playmakers provides scoring upside, although maintaining his current finishing pace could prove challenging. It's still early in the season, but with 13 points across 12 games, he's on pace to shatter last season's career-high numbers in both goals (19) and points (37).

Dach scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Dach finally snapped his point drought and recorded both his first goal and first assist of the 2026-27 campaign. He created Edmonton's second goal before redirecting Ryan Shea's shot to give the Oilers a late third-period lead. The winger also received an opportunity to play alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen after Zach Hyman exited with an upper-body injury. That potential increase in offensive responsibility could boost his fantasy appeal if the lineup adjustment continues.