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Crosby logged two assists, one blocked shot, one takeaway and a team-best plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Vancouver.

Crosby recorded the primary assist at even strength on both of Bryan Rust's goals to help the Pens pick up a win on home ice. Crosby is a model of consistency at 37 years old -- the three-time Stanley Cup winner has only been held off the scoresheet on three occasions through 12 games in November. The Nova Scotia native leads the Penguins in scoring with eight goals and 15 assists through 24 contests.

Eriksson Ek provided an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Sabres.

Eriksson Ek has had a rough November, logging just a goal and three helpers over 12 appearances. The 27-year-old center has maintained top-six minutes, and he's been on the top line between Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy in recent games in an effort to spark his offense. Eriksson Ek has 10 points, 48 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-6 rating across 19 outings overall.

Edstrom scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Carolina.

He took a backhand pass from Reilly Smith drove it past Spencer Martin to put the Rangers up 3-2. Edstrom has been a sturdy bottom-six winger this season who has amassed two goals, one assist, 17 shots, 21 PIM and 38 hits in 21 games. Nice night for Edstrom, who prioritizes physical play over offense. His fantasy value is extremely limited.

Aston-Reese had an assist, four shots on net, one block and four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.

Aston-Reese was credited with a secondary assist, when he sent Zach Werenski and Mathieu Olivier on a two-on-two rush that produced the game's first goal. He usually sees fourth-line minutes, but Cole Sillinger's upper-body injury shook up the combinations, which included Aston-Reese skating on the third line and contributed to a season-high 15:57 TOI.

Fantilli had an assist, a blocked shot and four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Cole Sillinger's upper-body injury prompted a newly configured second line, which combined to produce Columbus' second tally. Fantilli hit Yegor Chinakhov in stride, leading to Columbus' second goal. Kent Johnson also assisted. It was the third helper in the last six games for the 20-year-old Fantilli, who has gone 13 games without a goal.

Drury had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Drury opened the scoring in opening frame when he wired a near-perfect shot from a tight angle below the left circle that went over Igor Shesterkin's right shoulder. He'd gone seven games without a point and eight without a goal. But Drury was centering the NHL's top scorer, Martin Necas, and last season's breakout star, Seth Jarvis, on Wednesday and didn't look out of place. Grab him off the wire in case this gig sticks. Drury could be a fantasy surprise.

Goodrow sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Senators.

Goodrow was hurt early in the first period. The 31-year-old has been filling a middle-six role recently, but has has just two goals and a minus-10 rating over 25 appearances this season. If he can't play Friday versus the Kraken, Goodrow will likely be replaced by Givani Smith in the lineup.

Olivier scored a goal on three shots and administered six hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Olivier gave the Blue Jackets a first-period lead, when he broke toward the net on a 2-on-2 rush, but no Canadien covered him. That was something Zach Werenski noticed and fed Olivier, who had enough of a gap to beat Montreal netminder Cayden Primeau. It was the third goal in the last six appearances for the bottom-six winger, who has already set a career-high in goals (seven and counting) through 21 outings. The six hits are nothing new for Olivier, who doled out 341 over the last two seasons (120 games) and has a team-high 72 in 2024-25.

Necas had two assists Wednesday in a 4-3 win over the Rangers.

The helpers extended his point streak to four games (one goal, six assists). Necas has been dialed in this season, and his vision was on full display Wednesday. He set up Seth Jarvis on the power play with a cross-ice pass through legs and just off the ice that hit the young forward's blade perfectly. With the points, Necas moved into sole possession of the NHL scoring lead with 37 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in 22 games. He's not getting any Hart chatter right now, but he will if he continues to deliver like this. Necas is on pace for 45 goals, 93 assists and 138 points.

Thomas scored the game-winning goal in a 3-0 victory over New Jersey on Wednesday.

Thomas caught Jacob Markstrom dozing just nine seconds into the game with a one-timer from the left circle. He tied the Blues record for the second-fastest goal scored to start a game. The goal was Thomas' first since his return from injury a week ago. He has four points, including three assists, in five games since that return, and he has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 12 games this season. Watch for Thomas' goal total start to climb as his 7.7 shooting percentage climbs toward his 14.5 percent career average.