Mason Appleton
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Mason Appleton notched one assist in the Red Wings' 2-1 loss to the Lightning Friday night.
Fantasy Impact
Appleton has caught fire in the offensive zone, posting points in each of the last three games (three goals, one assist) for the Red Wings. The forward will look to continue to maximize increased minutes as part of a re-tooled Detroit lineup to begin the season for head coach Todd McClellan.
Mason Appleton was able to find the back of the net for the Red Wings Wednesday night, scoring two goals in a 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact
Appleton has had a nose for the net of late, scoring goals in each of the last two games for the Red Wings. The forward will look to continue to offer head coach Todd McClellan a dynamic depth forward option as part of a revamped Detroit lineup as the season progresses.
Mason Appleton was able to find the back of the net for the Red Wings Monday, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy Impact
Appleton found a way to make an impact in the offensive zone, recording his first points while logging 20 shifts in the win. The forward continues to provide head coach Todd McClellan with a gritty, two-way option as part of an inconsistent Detroit lineup to begin the season.
Mason Appleton scored a goal and added two assists during Winnipeg's 6-0 win in Edmonton on opening night. He played 16:11 minutes in the win registering three shots, two hits, and one block with a plus-three rating,.
Fantasy Impact
Appleton played in 82 games last season posting 14 goals and 22 assists (36 points) with a plus-16 rating. He's a third-line winger capable of a big goal occasionally, but not enough for fantasy roster consideration.
Appleton scored an empty-netter to give the Kraken a 3-0 win on the road against the New York Islanders.
Fantasy Impact
Appleton picked up his seventh assist to go along with his empty-netter goal. The empty-netter came with two seconds left in the game. It was his fifth goal on the year, and second goal in consecutive days.
