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Miller logged an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Miller missed one game due to a lower-body injury, but he was ultimately able to suit up and log 22:51 of ice time. The 25-year-old has been steady for the Hurricanes in a top-four role as the team has often been missing at least one blueliner this year. Miller is at 14 points, 52 shots on net, 43 hits, 33 blocked shots and 30 PIM across 30 appearances, offering some all-around appeal in fantasy.

Karlsson (illness) is available for Tuesday's home game against the Hurricanes, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Karlsson didn't practice Monday due to an illness, but he'll avoid missing his first game of the season Tuesday. The right-shot blueliner should assume his usual duties on the No. 1 pairing while seeing time with the man advantage against Carolina.

Makar scored a goal and took four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

Makar closed out the scoring for the Avs with his 12th goal of the season, a snap shot that went past Anton Forsberg at the 19:15 mark of the third period. Makar also snapped a brief two-game stretch with no points -- it was the first time this season that he had gone back-to-back games without cracking the scoresheet. That's the best example of the kind of value Makar brings to the table as a blueliner, as he remains an elite fantasy contributor who plays a key role in one of the best teams in the NHL.

Tanev (lower body) isn't available for Tuesday's home matchup versus New Jersey.

Tanev returned to the lineup Dec. 23 following a long layoff, and he'll now miss at least one more game. Simon Benoit will reenter the lineup Tuesday as a result of Tanev's absence. Toronto's next game is at home Thursday versus Winnipeg.

Peeke scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames.

Peeke broke the deadlock for the Bruins with a deflection late in the first period, but that would be all the offense Boston would muster throughout the game. The marker was Peeke's fourth goal of the campaign, but the 27-year-old plays on the third pairing and doesn't see time on the power play, so his fantasy upside in standard formats is very low. That said, he's notched all four of his goals in December, so he's definitely trending in the right direction.

Severson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-1 victory over Ottawa.

The veteran blueliner blasted a one-timer past Leevi Merilainen early in the second period for his first GWG of the season. Severson has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games as he ends 2025 on a high note, producing a goal and six points during that hot streak with eight shots on net, six blocked shots, six PIM, three hits and a plus-3 rating.

Jones picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 win over Washington.

The veteran blueliner had a hand in tallies by Sam Reinhart in the first period and Brad Marchand in the third. Jones has been humming along in December, delivering three goals and 10 points over the last 12 games, including four points (two goals, two assists) with the man advantage.

Ekblad scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Capitals.

Both points came in the third period, as he broke a 3-3 tie by blasting a puck past Logan Thompson from the faceoff circle before helping to set up Sam Reinhart for an empty-netter. Ekblad has only two goals on the season, but both have been GWGs, and he's found a groove in the second half of December, producing a goal and seven points over the last seven games after managing only eight points in his first 30 contests.

Samuelsson recorded an assist, two shots on net and two blocks in Monday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Samuelsson distributed the lone helper on Alex Tuch's game-tying goal in the second period. With the apple, Samuelsson is up to 13 assists, 19 points, 50 shots on net, 53 hits and 76 blocks through 36 appearances this season. Not only has the 25-year-old defenseman already posted five more points than his previous career high, but he's surged during the Sabres' nine-game win streak with seven points, a plus-eight rating, eight shots on net, 16 hits and 19 blocks. The second-round selection from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft is blooming into a two-way defenseman who offers an above-average bundle of defensive stats. He should continue to draw a large number of minutes in Buffalo's top defensive pair, giving him all the tools to maintain good value across all fantasy formats this season.

Dunn logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Dunn missed one game before the holiday break due to an upper-body injury, but he's been back in action in his top-pairing spot for the last two contests. The defenseman saw 26:27 of ice time Monday, so there should be no concerns about his health. With the helper, he's at 20 points, 84 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-14 rating through 36 appearances.