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Duchene had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Florida at the NHL Global Series in Finland.

He has a team-best seven tallies this season. Duchene has three consecutive two-point efforts, and he's riding a six-game point streak (six goals, six assists). The 33-year-old forward is off to perhaps his best-ever start while leading the Stars in scoring by a wide margin. Logan Stankoven sits second with 10. Duchene's 35.0 shooting percentage suggests his goal-scoring will cool eventually. Fantasy managers may want to check the trade market for him to sell high on his tremendous start.

Protas tallied a goal and an assist while logging 15:19 of ice time during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Protas has three consecutive multi-point outings and has managed 11 points in 10 games to start the season. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound winger has flourished since being promoted to the top line alongside Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome. Protas could break out offensively in 2024-25 if he can maintain a top-six role on the scorching-hot Capitals.

McMichael tallied two goals and four shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

McMichael has been on a tear to start the season and is now the team leader with seven goals. He also ranks third on the club in points (12) behind Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin. The 23-year-old McMichael is breaking out in 2024-25 and should be picked up in just about any format. He could be a superb long-term fantasy addition if his hot streak continues.

Strome tallied a goal, two assists, a plus-4 rating and two shots during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Strome has been on fire with three consecutive multi-point appearances and has been held off the scoresheet only once this season. With 16 points in 10 games, Strome is a must-start in all formats until his hot streak begins to fade.

Reinhart scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over Dallas as part of the NHL Global Series in Finland.

He's tied with Nico Hischier and Cole Caufield for the NHL lead with 10 goals. Reinhart has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 13 games, the fewest required to reach 20 points in Panthers history. And those 21 points tie him with Kirill Kaprizov for the league lead. Reinhart not only picked up where he left off after a career season last year, but his torrid pace suggests he could exceed it in 2024-25. His fantasy value is high and will increase when he and the Panthers start to deliver more with the man advantage. Only four of Reinhart's points have come on the power play.

Aston-Reese registered an assist during Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Capitals.

Aston-Reese ended a three-game point drought with the helper and has posted a respectable two goals and four points in 11 appearances while averaging 11:15 of ice time skating on Columbus' fourth line. The 30-year-old winger has always been a useful role player in his NHL career, but a lack of top-six minutes limits his overall fantasy upside.

Couture (groin) has not resumed skating and remains without a timeline to return, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reported Friday.

Couture hasn't skated since his last game, which was Jan. 31 of last season. The 35-year-old remains in contact with head coach Ryan Warsofsky and communicates frequently about what the team needs, but it doesn't look like the captain is particularly close to a return. Couture still has two years left on his contract at an $8 million cap hit, but the Sharks are not up against the ceiling and have elected to keep him on regular injured reserve this season. Couture should be considered out indefinitely until he begins skating, and he'll likely require a long build-up period once he can get back on the ice.

Rempe was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Rempe has no points, five PIM and six hits in three appearances with the Rangers in 2024-25. He's also appeared in two games with Hartford, though he doesn't have a point or any penalty minutes in the AHL this season. Rempe was moved to the minors to clear room for Jimmy Vesey (lower body) to be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of Sunday's tilt versus the Islanders.

Aman was placed on waivers Saturday.

Should Aman clear waivers, the Canucks will assign him to AHL Abbotsford. Aman has two assists in four NHL appearances this season and has been a healthy scratch in five games, including the last three.

Cozens scored a power-play goal, added three hits and logged two PIM in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

Cozens opened the season with no points over five games. His offense has started to come around, but he hadn't scored until his opening tally 9:03 into Friday's game. He's collected four points, 33 shots on net, 22 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 11 contests overall. Given Cozens has maintained a healthy shot volume, his struggles appear to be simply bad luck rather than poor performance, and he remains in a spot to succeed on the second line and first power-play unit.