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Hockey Club finish game on 2-0 run, beat Sharks

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Cody Ceci - Bags apple in lossCeci notched an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.

ImpactCeci helped out on Fabian Zetterlund's goal just 58 seconds into the game. The 31-year-old Ceci has two points and nine blocks over four outings in January while continuing to play in a top-pairing role. The veteran defenseman is up to 12 points, 46 shots on net, 78 blocks, 45 hits and a minus-8 rating through 44 appearances. The offense is nothing special, but his large role has allowed him to contribute semi-regularly. He's on pace to top the 20-point mark for the sixth time in his career.

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Mikael Granlund - Collects assist in lossGranlund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.

ImpactGranlund's goal drought is up to 11 games, and this was his fourth assist in that span. The Sharks have gone 12 contests without scoring more than three goals, and with offense limited all around, it's no surprise Granlund's pace has slowed in the middle of the season. The 32-year-old is at 11 goals, 25 helpers, 108 shots on net, 34 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 42 appearances, playing mainly in a top-line role with a career-high average of 21:13 of ice time per game.

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Fabian Zetterlund - Scores early in lossZetterlund scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.

ImpactZetterlund was questionable heading into Friday's game due to a lower-body injury, but he suited up for 19:43 in this contest. He scored in the opening minute, but that was all the Sharks could get past Karel Vejmelka. Zetterlund ended a nine-game goal drought and is now at 12 tallies, 28 points, 89 shots on net, 79 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 44 appearances. He's battled a couple of minor injuries lately, so his recent struggles may be related to those issues.

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Alexandar Georgiev - Loses it late FridayGeorgiev gave up two goals on 26 shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.

ImpactGeorgiev's losing streak reached six games Friday, but this was his best performance during the skid. The 28-year-old gave up a goal to Barrett Hayton with 1:32 left in the third period, which was the difference. Georgiev is now 9-13-0 with a 3.46 GAA and an .878 save percentage over 25 appearances this season. Yaroslav Askarov is set to start at home versus the Wild on Saturday, and Georgiev could find himself on the bench more often until he gets back into the win column.

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Nick DeSimone - Earns helper in team debutDeSimone logged an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

ImpactDeSimone spent the first three months of the campaign in the Devils' organization. He was waived Jan. 4, but Utah claimed him to replace losing Dakota Mermis to Toronto on waivers a couple of days earlier. DeSimone made his Utah and season debuts Friday, logging 14:00 of ice time in a third-pairing role. Prior to this season, the 30-year-old defenseman had seven points and 38 NHL appearances to his name. He's unlikely to score enough to be a factor in fantasy.

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Olli Maatta - Registers assist FridayMaatta logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

ImpactMaatta has three helpers over his last four games, with his January point total already equal to what he did in December. The 30-year-old defenseman is at eight helpers, 33 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 38 appearances between Utah and Detroit this season. Maatta continues to play significant minutes for Utah as a shutdown blueliner, and that extra ice time has helped him get involved on offense occasionally.

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Nick Bjugstad - Sends helper in winBjugstad logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

ImpactBjugstad has turned the corner to begin January, earning three assists over his first four games this month. While he remains in a third-line role at even strength, the uptick in offense could get the 32-year-old center back on track. He has 11 points, 60 shots on net, 52 hits and a minus-5 rating through 33 appearances this season.

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