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Philp recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Philp took the long road to the NHL, which included taking a year off for personal reasons in 2023-24. He didn't miss a step with the time off, and he was one of the Oilers' last roster cuts in training camp, which put him in position to earn a call-up early in the campaign. Philp also won 10 of 14 faceoffs, taking more draws than every Oiler other than Leon Draisaitl. Philp will have the length of Connor McDavid's (ankle) 2-3 week absence to make a case to stay in the NHL as a bottom-six center.

Hyman scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Hyman had the last goal of the game, which was his first tally this season. Both of his points have come over the last four contests. Hyman has added 30 shots on net, eight hits, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating. Given his shot volume is down only marginally compared to last year and his ice time remains steady, the 32-year-old winger should be capable of turning things around. That said, he'll likely be impacted by the absence of his regular center, Connor McDavid (ankle), who is out for 2-3 weeks.

Draisaitl scored two goals on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Draisaitl loves Nashville, but the feeling isn't mutual -- he has racked up 46 points over 28 career contests against the Predators. This was his second three-point effort in the last three games. The 29-year-old will be tasked with carrying the load on offense while Connor McDavid (ankle) misses the next 2-3 weeks. It's a role Draisaitl shouldn't have trouble filling as a five-time 100-point man. This season, he's collected eight goals, five assists, 29 shots on net, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances.

Suzuki scored a goal on one shot and logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He also had three blocks and three hits.

Suzuki one-timed a pass from David Savard, beating Charlie Lindgren just inside the post to tie the game at 3-3 late in the second period. Earlier in the same period, he assisted on Cole Caufield's power-play tally. The sizzling Suzuki has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) over the last nine appearances.

Strome had two assists, two shots on net and two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Strome picked up secondary helpers on the Capitals' final two goals, the second consecutive game he's landed on the scoresheet with two helpers. He's had at least one point in eight of nine contests and leads Washington with 13 points.

Protas scored a goal on his only shot and logged an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over Montreal.

Protas attempted a pass to Dylan Strome in the slot, but the puck deflected off Jayden Struble's stick and into the net for Washington's fifth goal. He later assisted on an Alex Ovechkin marker, giving Protas two consecutive multi-point nights. Protas has nine points (three goals, six assists) through his first nine outings.

McMichael scored a goal on five shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

A rebound of a Trevor van Riemsdyk shot caromed to McMichael, who went skate to stick and put the game-winner behind Cayden Primeau. For the sizzling McMichael, it was his fifth goal of the season, all coming in the last six contests. The second-line winger has 10 points through his first nine outings.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over Seattle.

His point streak stands at three games and five points (two goals, three assists). Matthews' goal was an empty netter; he fired four shots. He continues to lead the NHL with 51 shots (11 games), and he also continues to be unlucky. Matthews has a 9.8 shooting percentage this season, which is significantly below his career mark of 16.0. His time will come; be patient.

Vrana scored an unassisted goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over Montreal.

If they were giving out assists to opponents, Montreal's Christian Dvorak would get one. He slid a backhanded pass from behind his own net right to Vrana, who beat Cayden Primeau on low shot to his far side. It was Vrana's second goal of the season and first in six appearances.

Tavares picked up two assists Thursday in a 4-1 victory over the Kraken.

Both assists came on William Nylander goals. Tavares has gotten hot fast after coach Craig Berube reunited him with Nylander on the second line. He has five points (three goals, two assists) in his last two games while skating with Nylander, and the assists stretched his point streak to six games (three goals, six assists). Tavares' deployment on line two makes him a strong fantasy option, as long as the Leafs don't trade for a second-line center.