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Avalanche's Patrik Nemeth: Effective despite overtime loss

Nemeth contributed in many other ways, with four blocked shots, three hits and two shots on goal in the contest. He may have left the partridge in the pear tree, but with 104 hits and 102 blocks this season, the defense-oriented blueliner could have value in deeper formats despite only eight points to his name this year.

Avalanche's Patrik Nemeth: Rare offensive outburst

The rugged blueliner had gone 18 games without registering a point, last hitting the scoresheet Dec. 29. Nemeth may not offer much offense, but he's provided some fantasy value in formats that count other categories -- the 27-year-old has 101 hits and 95 blocked shots in 53 games to go along with a plus-7 rating and 43 PIM.

Avalanche's Patrik Nemeth: Earns game misconduct

The defenseman earned his ejection at the end of the second period, along with Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello. With the game misconduct, Nemeth's PIM for the season shot up to 35 in 37 games. He only has one goal and five points, but Nemeth is a strong contributor in the defensive categories. In addition to the PIM, he owns a plus-3 rating, 72 blocks and 69 hits.

Avalanche's Patrik Nemeth: Grabs rare point

Nemeth picked up his first helper since Opening Night, doubling his season total in the process. Still, the bottom-pairing defenseman is not much of a fantasy option, with only two points in 15 games this year.

Avalanche's Patrik Nemeth: Returning to lineup against Sabres

It wasn't immediately clear who would get bounced from the blue line to make way for Nemeth, but Mark Barberio would seem to be the odds-on favorite. The 26-year-old Nemeth notched a helper Opening Night, along with three shots, one hit and a pair of blocks.