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Brandsegg-Nygard scored the game-winning goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 5-3 victory over Florida.

The 21-year-old winger snapped a four-game point drought with a big shift in the third period, helping to set up Justin Faulk for a goal that broke a 2-2 tie before Brandsegg-Nygard potted what proved to be the GWG just 45 seconds later. Brandsegg-Nygard is off to a strong start to his first full NHL campaign, delivering three goals and 10 points in 15 games while skating in a top-six role, and he recorded a couple career firsts Monday with his game-winner and his power-play point.

Tarasov made 23 saves in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Seeing his first action since Oct. 20 after recovering from an undisclosed injury, Tarasov gave up a goal in each period but got powered to a victory over the team he played for in 2025-26 when the Red Wings struck three times in the third. The 27-year-old netminder has yet to take a regulation loss this season, going 2-0-2 in five appearances with a 1.75 GAA and .927 save percentage, and if Tarasov can stay healthy and effective, he could push John Gibson (3.36 GAA, .860 save percentage in 10 outings) for the top job in the Detroit crease.

Fowler will guard the home goal in Tuesday's clash against the Jets, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Despite having his shakiest outing of the 2026-27 campaign Saturday, Fowler did enough to hold on for his seventh consecutive win. The 21-year-old netminder has been phenomenal otherwise, compiling a 7-1-0 record, a 1.84 GAA and a .932 save percentage across eight appearances this season. As he's set to face the Jets, who currently rank 30th in the NHL with 2.27 goals per game this season, in Tuesday's clash, Fowler is a must-start in all fantasy formats given his recent hot streak.

Swayman turned aside 21 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Boston grabbed a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but Swayman did well to weather the storm in Vegas' comeback attempt and get the game to OT. He was then flawless in the shootout, although his post bailed him out after Mitch Marner beat him in the third round, and Swayman was rewarded with the win when David Pastrnak ended it. The 27-year-old netminder snapped a brief two-start losing streak with the performance, but through 12 outings on the season he's produced an 8-3-1 record with a sharp 2.30 GAA and .913 save percentage.

Kantserov scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Kantserov doubled Chicago's early lead with a first-period one-timer off a Connor Bedard feed, extending his point streak to five games. The rookie has six goals this season and continues to benefit from opportunities alongside Bedard on the Blackhawks' top line. His finishing ability and favorable offensive deployment make him an increasingly attractive fantasy option.

Knight stopped 24 of 28 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche. Colorado's fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Knight couldn't preserve Chicago's early two-goal advantage, surrendering four unanswered goals before the Avalanche sealed the victory with an empty-netter. Chicago's recent struggles have made wins increasingly difficult to secure, limiting Knight's fantasy reliability despite his established starting role. He's won just one of his last six appearances, posting a 3.04 GAA and an .898 save percentage over that stretch.

Thompson will patrol the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Stars, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Thompson has alternated results across his last five appearances, with his last appearances being a 5-1 loss to the Wild on Sunday. Overall, the 29-year-old backstop has a 5-4-0 record, a 2.93 GAA and an .898 save percentage across nine appearances. While he hasn't lived up to where he was being selected in fantasy drafts ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, he remains a low-end No. 1 goalie option given his command over the opportunities for Washington. While the Stars offense has underperformed this season with just 2.56 goals per game, Thompson remains a boom or bust fantasy option for Tuesday given his recent results.

Blackwood stopped 21 of 23 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Blackwood recovered after a slow start and lifted the Avs to a third consecutive win. Blackwood has earned the W in his last four appearances, allowing three or fewer goals each time while posting a 2.26 GAA and .915 save percentage over that stretch. The Avalanche's offensive firepower provides a favorable environment for accumulating wins, even when Blackwood's save totals remain relatively modest. He has made more than 25 saves in just two of his last six appearances.

Stone scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

The 34-year-old winger banged home a rebound from in close against Jeremy Swayman late in the second period, getting Vegas on the board after they fell into an early 2-0 hole. It was Stone's 10th goal of the season, and through 16 contests he's racked up 18 points, including eight (four goals, four assists) on the power play. Stone has yet to miss a game so far in 2026-27, an achievement in itself -- he has yet to play more than 66 regular-season games in any campaign since his first full season with the Golden Knights back in 2019-20.

Marner notched two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

The star winger has earned at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances, though he missed two games during that span for the birth of his son. The 29-year-old Marner sparked a comeback from a 2-0 deficit, helping to set up goals by Mark Stone in the second period and Trevor Connelly in the third. Marner also had a chance to put Vegas ahead in the third round of the shootout, but his shot to Jeremy Swayman's blocker side rang off the post, and David Pastrnak ended it on Boston's next attempt. Marner has just one goal during his productive 10-game stretch, but he's piled up 14 assists, including six points (one goal, five helpers) with the man advantage.