Dumoulin netted Anaheim’s lone regulation goal, helping the team force extra time before ultimately prevailing in a shootout. He logged 21:09 of ice time—18:33 at even strength and 2:36 on the penalty kill—while chipping in one shot on goal, one hit, and a blocked shot.

Fantasy Impact

Defense typically headlines Dumoulin’s skill set, so any offensive production is a bonus. He won’t frequently fill the scoresheet, but his consistent minutes and willingness to block shots can provide a low-ceiling yet stable floor in deeper formats. Managers needing a defensive specialist might find him useful.

Brian Dumoulin recorded an assist and two blocked shots in the Ducks' 5-2 victory against the Predators on Saturday, extending his point streak to two games.

Fantasy Impact

Dumoulin has been chipping in offensively with four assists over his last seven contests. While primarily a defensive-minded blueliner, he has tallied 12 helpers, 47 shots, 51 hits, and 81 blocked shots across 49 appearances this season. Though his minus-4 rating limits his appeal, Dumoulin remains a steady presence for the Ducks and a potential depth option in fantasy formats that reward peripherals like blocks and hits.

The defenseman added his third goal of the season as Sidney Crosby assisted.

Fantasy Impact

The Pens d-man is not fantasy relevant and managers should look elsewhere for defensive depth. Pittsburgh plays the Jets on Sunday.

Dumoulin helped Conor Sheary in the first period of the 7-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

The defenseman had not played since Nov. 30. His season had been off to a decent start with 8 points in 24 games (+20).

Dumoulin suffered a lacerated tendon in his left ankle during the loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. The defenseman had surgery on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

With seven points in 23 games, Dumoulin is not very significant in fantasy, but he was +17 on the ice (averaging 21:04 minutes/game) and the last thing the Penguins needed was yet another injury.