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Kings' Jeff Carter: Scores in third straight contest

Carter hasn't been worth much in fantasy this year, but there's some value as of late with five points in his past three games. There's a chance he might be breaking out of his slump, so it's worth monitoring to see if he gets the job done, which could allow you to grab him for pennies on the dollar.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Scores goal, two assists

Carter managed just two points in seven games back from a minor upper-body injury, but went on a tear versus the visiting Penguins and recorded his fifth multi-point effort of the year. With a mere 22 points this season, the 33-year-old won't be getting back to the 60-point threshold, a feat he's achieved six times in his career.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Back in action

Carter missed Thursday's game against Arizona due to an upper-body injury, but he was never expected to be sidelined long term. The veteran pivot will return to his usual top-six role, skating with Adrian Kempe and Tyler Toffoli on the Kings' second line against the Golden Knights.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Out with upper-body injury

Carter has averaged 0.73 points per game over 14 years of NHL service time split between the Blue Jackets, Flyers and Kings, but the pivot has only produced seven goals and nine assists through 37 games this year. His team ranks last offensively at 2.3 goals per contest, so it's not like he's been insulated well on the attack. With this injury further cutting into his fantasy value, poolies can only hope that Carter will be fit to play in Saturday's home tilt against the Golden Knights.

Kings' Jeff Carter: Fires six shots

Carter assisted the Kings' second goal of the game, an empty-net insurance goal in the final minute of the win. It was the ninth assist of the year for Carter, as he upped his point total to 14 in 27 games played.