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Faulk scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

The veteran blueliner helped set up Alex DeBrincat for a goal early in the second period before lighting the lamp himself early in the third. Faulk is on pace for another 40-point campaign, collecting three goals and eight points in 15 games so far with 20 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 11 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating.

Copp pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 win over Florida.

Both helpers came 45 seconds apart in the third period as Detroit broke open a 2-2 tie on tallies by Justin Faulk and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. The assists were his first since Oct. 4, and Copp has just two goals and five points in 15 games to begin the season, despite a current assignment on the second line with Lucas Raymond.

Garand will guard the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Blues, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

Garand was handed his fourth consecutive loss in Sunday's clash, when he yielded three goals to the Oilers. Overall, the 24-year-old backstop has a 4-6-1 record, a 2.73 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 11 appearances this season. He's slated to appear in his 11th consecutive game, which gives him unmatched volume in fantasy for managers looking for a high-upside backup option. He'll look to bounce back Tuesday against the Blues, who currently rank 16th in the NHL with 3.14 goals per game this season.

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.