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Spurgeon scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.

Spurgeon put the Wild ahead 2-1 late in the first period and helped out on Frederick Gaudreau's goal early in the second. This was Spurgeon's fifth multi-point effort of the season, two of which have come over 10 outings since the start of February. The defenseman is at seven goals, 23 points, 78 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 47 appearances.

Werenski scored two goals in a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

One of the goals came shorthanded. Werenski hit the 20-goal mark Tuesday, which ties his personal best set in 2019-20. He also tied his career mark in shots (216), and he continues to pound out points. Werenski has 66 points in 60 games, and he's bound to earn a Norris nomination. He's just two points behind the great Cale Makar for the NHL scoring lead from the blue line.

Makar registered an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Makar's assist streak is up to four games, and he has a total of five helpers in that span. He contributed on Artturi Lehkonen's opening tally in the second period of this contest. Makar is up to 68 points (22 goals, 46 assists), 192 shots on net, 98 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 62 outings this season in another campaign as one of the NHL's elite blueliners.

Hedman had two goals and an assist in a 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday.

Hedman made it 4-1 in the second period with a point from the left circle that sailed over Elvis Merzlikins' glove. His second was a one-timer from the point on a third-period power play to put the Bolts up 5-2. It was a milestone night for the defender -- Hedman passed Rob Blake for 20th in points by a defenseman in NHL history (778).

Ekholm registered a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks.

Ekholm was just one of four Edmonton skaters to maintain an even plus-minus rating in the blowout loss. The 34-year-old defenseman also snagged a helper on Leon Draisaitl's first-period tally. With five points over his last nine games, Ekholm's doing alright on offense -- it's fairly typical production for a top-four defenseman, though Ekholm is typically stronger in his own zone. For the season, the Swede has 27 points (six on the power play), 134 shots on net, 86 blocked shots, 39 hits and a plus-10 rating over 60 appearances.

Bouchard recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks.

Bouchard's offense has dipped since the 4 Nations Face-Off break -- he has just three points, all on the power play, over his last six games. The 25-year-old is also sporting a minus-8 rating in that span, a stretch in which the Oilers as a whole have won just once. For the season, Bouchard is at 10 goals, 37 helpers, 19 power-play points, 180 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating across 61 outings.

LaCombe notched three assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.

LaCombe had the best game of his young career in this contest, which extended his point streak to six games as well. He has two goals and seven helpers in that span. The 24-year-old was a key part of the Ducks' build-up throughout the matchup, though he was also on the ice for one of the Oilers' two power-play tallies. LaCombe continues to impress as Anaheim's top blueliner, earning 11 goals, 22 assists, 111 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 45 hits and a plus-9 rating over 53 outings this season. He's not the strongest multi-category blueliner, but the offense alone should be enough to land him on most fantasy rosters.

Hughes logged two power-play assists, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Hughes assisted on goals by Timo Meier and Nico Hischier during the Devils' comeback push. The 21-year-old Hughes had a bit of a rough game on defense, but he's been steady on offense with six helpers across his last five games. The blueliner is up to 28 points (eight on the power play), 85 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 54 outings this season.

Pesce scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Pesce was posterized after failing to block Ilya Lyubushkin's first goal in nearly two years on an odd-man rush in the second period. There was a little redemption for Pesce when he scored at 15:52 of the third to tie the game at 3-3, ending his own 30-game goal drought, but the Devils would give up a goal late to end up with nothing from their road-trip finale. It's been an unremarkable first season with the Devils for Pesce, who has two goals, 10 assists, 73 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 54 outings overall.

Mukhamadullin had two assists Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Mukhamadullin has three assists in his last two games and five in seven contests since the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's a solid stretch for the young defender, who had just one goal in his first 12 games this season. Mukhamadullin also has 10 blocks and nine hits in those seven games. He is a terrific skater who gets himself out of trouble with the puck, and he isn't afraid to use his big frame to rub guys out or lay them out. However, Mukhamadullin's fantasy value in the future remains to be seen.