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Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Nabs helper to knot series

Pesce had his shot tipped in by Justin Williams with 8:02 remaining in the third period, and it would hold up as the game's final goal. This was the first point of the series for the American rearguard, but his overall two-way play has been on point for most of the season. Pesce accumulated seven goals, 22 assists and a sterling plus-35 rating over 73 regular-season contests, with the only obvious downside being his exclusion from the power play.

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Stellar outing versus Wild

It was a solid fantasy outing for the stay-at-home defender, who's now up to a career-best 26 points in 65 games. Perhaps even more impressive is Pesce's plus-33 rating, tops on the team and fourth-highest in the NHL, and that's on a team whose goal differential is only plus-18. Pesce may not be an elite fantasy commodity, but it's easy to see why the Canes locked him up with a six-year contract extension two years ago.

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Adds late apple

Pesce has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last six games, accumulating a goal and six helpers in that span. He's also recorded a plus-7 rating in those games. Pesce has a career-high 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 60 games this season.

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Registers two more helpers

He skated 1:49 more than his season average, which is time he's earned with a goal and five assists over his last six appearances. The pair of helpers also helped Pesce set his career high for points at 22. With a plus-27 rating this year, the 24-year-old blueliner is beginning to make a name for himself as a solid player on both ends of the ice. Pesce also has 107 blocked shots in 59 games, which provides a slight boost to his fantasy value.

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Registers two more helpers

He skated 1:49 more than his season average, which is time he's earned given he has a goal and five assists over his last six appearances. The pair of helpers also helped Pesce set his career high for points at 22. With a plus-27 rating this year, the 24-year-old blueliner is beginning to make a name for himself as a solid player on both ends of the ice. Pesce also has 107 blocked shots in 59 games, which provides a slight boost to his fantasy value.