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  • Finally gets first career goal
    Perunovich scored a goal in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Capitals.

    Advice: It took until his 79th career game over parts of three seasons, but Perunovich is officially an NHL goal-scorer. The tally was the 26-year-old's first point in six appearances in 2024-25 as he's struggled to stay in the lineup. He's taken over a third-pairing role and a spot on the second power-play unit since Philip Broberg (lower body) sustained an injury in early November. Perunovich has added just two shots on net, seven blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating, so if he's going to be a factor in fantasy, he'll need to develop a stronger scoring touch. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
  • Credited with two helpers
    Mangiapane picked up two assists in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Mangiapane helped out on goals by Rasmus Sandin and Michael Sgarbossa as part of the Capitals' five-goal third period. With four points over five games in November, Mangiapane is starting to get into a groove. The winger has four goals, seven points, 25 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances in a third-line role with time on the second power-play unit. He's a decent depth scorer who can also add some shots and hits to supplement a fantasy roster. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
  • Provides pair of assists
    Wilson notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Wilson hasn't scored in five games, but he's logged four assists and 14 hits in that span. The power winger is up to six goals, six helpers, 33 shots on net, 43 hits, 17 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances. While he's not on the top line this season, Wilson has gelled with Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor McMichael on the second line to give the Capitals' offense some depth and dynamism. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
  • Tallies in blowout win
    Duhaime scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Duhaime got in on the fun late in the third period, scoring the last goal of the game. The 27-year-old has four points over his last six outings, giving him three goals, two assists and a plus-2 rating through 14 contests overall. The fourth-liner has added 18 PIM, 13 blocked shots and 33 hits while averaging a career-best 14:17 of ice time. Duhaime could be poised for a career year if he continues to see more minutes, but his scoring production is unlikely to be consistent. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
  • Scores again Saturday
    Sandin scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Sandin has scored in back-to-back games while adding a plus-4 rating in that span. As expected, he moved to the third pairing with the return of Jakob Chychrun from an upper-body injury, and it appears Sandin's power-play time is about to dry up as well. The 24-year-old defenseman has two goals, five assists, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 14 appearances. He'll have some upside if he can see top-four minutes at even strength, but Sandin's smaller role when the Capitals are fully healthy is not very encouraging for fantasy purposes. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
  • Surprise two-point man
    Sgarbossa scored a goal, dished an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Sgarbossa set up a Rasmus Sandin goal early in the third period before scoring one of his own later in the frame. The 32-year-old Sgarbossa has shuffled back and forth between the NHL roster and AHL Hershey lately, offering a challenge to Hendrix Lapierre's spot as the third-line center. Sgarbossa is at two points, one shots on net, two PIM and a plus-2 rating through three appearances. He offers limited scoring upside even as part of a deeper-than-expected Capitals offense. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
  • Excellent in return
    Chychrun scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

    Advice: Chychrun returned from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old defenseman was able to be eased back in, playing just 18:44 of the blowout win. He's up to six points, 15 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM, seven hits and a plus-8 rating over nine appearances. Chychrun will see top-four minutes and power-play time now that he's healthy again, though he's often been injury-prone throughout his career. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
  • Puts up assist
    Zadorov logged an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.

    Advice: Zadorov has two helpers over his last four games, and he's added 13 hits, five blocked shots and six PIM in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman is seeing top-four usage this season, though he's more of a defensive presence than a scoring threat despite a booming shot. The blueliner is up to five helpers, 49 hits, 29 PIM, 22 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 16 appearances. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
  • Produces assist in overtime loss
    Brazeau notched an assist and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.

    Advice: Brazeau helped out on a Brad Marchand tally in the second period. The 26-year-old Brazeau is a bit of an interesting case for fantasy, as he's not an established scorer. He's at six points, 18 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-3 rating over 14 outings this season, including three points in his last five games. He's currently on the second line and second power-play unit, which may give him some streaming appeal in favorable matchups. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago