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Toews recorded two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Toews is rolling with two goals and four assists during a four-game point streak. That's his best stretch of the season, but the 32-year-old defenseman has provided reliable scoring throughout the campaign. He's at four goals, nine helpers, 22 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 14 appearances. Toews' offense was too low last year, and it's too high right now -- expect a slowdown to come at some point, though he still offers enough with shots, hits and blocks to maintain good fantasy value.

Makar registered four assists, three shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Makar has always been good against his hometown team, but he's taken it up a notch lately. He has at least three points in each of his last four games against the Flames, with Saturday's four-point performance being his best effort in the matchup. For the season, he's at three goals, 12 helpers, 37 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 13 appearances. He's earned just two of his helpers on the power play and should be able to be more productive in that situation as the season progresses.

Severson scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

Severson snapped a six-game point drought with the third-period tally that broke up Jake Oettinger's shutout bid. The 32-year-old Severson has two goals, three assists, seven shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over 10 appearances on the season. He's in a top-four role, though his ice time could slip if the Blue Jackets continue to dress seven defensemen after doing so Saturday.

Tanev (upper body) was plus-2 with three hits, three blocked shots and one shot, playing 19:21 in Toronto's 4-2 win Saturday over Vancouver.

It was Tanev's first game back from an upper-body injury that caused him to miss nine games. He now has 17 blocked shots, four hits and two shots in seven games. Tanev is a defensive stalwart on the Leafs blue line. His return is more valuable to his netminders than fantasy managers.

Heiskanen notched two assists and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

This was Heiskanen's second multi-point effort of the campaign. He's gone seven games without a goal but still has five assists, including two on the power play, in that span. The star defenseman is up to three goals, eight helpers, 26 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 14 outings this season. He should continue to see significant ice time in all situations.

Harley scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Harley caught Jet Greaves napping at the end of the first period to give the Stars a 2-0 lead. This was the first tally of the season for Harley, who has handled a lot of ice time in a top-four role this season. He was down to 22:49 of ice time Saturday with the return of Esa Lindell from a lower-body injury. Harley has produced six points, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 14 appearances. He won't see top usage at even strength or on the power play as long as Miro Heiskanen stays healthy, and that will limit Harley's ability to pile up points.

Karlsson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Canadiens.

Karlsson scored for the second game in a row and earned his fourth multi-point effort of the campaign. The 36-year-old defenseman is showing no signs of slowing down this season. He's up to three goals, 13 assists, 25 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across 14 appearances. Keep him in fantasy lineups -- the Penguins are struggling, but Karlsson is heavily involved in the offense this year.

Xhekaj registered an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

Xhekaj has filled a third-pairing role for much of the season. This was his first point in 13 outings to go with seven shots on net, 19 hits, nine blocked shots, 18 PIM and an even plus-minus rating. Xhekaj's playing time will be relatively safe as long as Mike Matheson (lower body) is sidelined, which is expected to be at least two weeks. Xhekaj can be helpful in banger leagues but isn't a factor in standard fantasy formats.

Hutson notched two assists, four blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

This was Hutson's first multi-point effort since Oct. 14 versus the Capitals. The 22-year-old defenseman has three helpers over his last two contests and continues to offer steady offense from the blue line. He's up to 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) with 25 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-8 rating over 14 appearances this season. He's earned just two of his points on the power play this year after having 20 power-play points in the 2025-26 regular season, so he could still kick it up a notch.

Raddysh tallied an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over Vancouver.

He had two hits and two shots, and he had two more shots blocked. Raddysh seems to be starting to feel much more at home on the blue line, and he's starting to wind up and wire a lot more shot attempts at opposing netminders. Raddysh as a serious shooting option opens up the ice for all of the Maple Leafs. He has four assists, including two on the power play, in his last four games after dishing five in his first 12 games.