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Norris produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Norris set up Claude Giroux for a goal with 10 seconds left in regulation, but that only brought the Senators within one. The 25-year-old Norris has three points over his last four games and continues to bring steady offense in a second-line role. The center has seven points, 13 shots on net, 20 hits, 10 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating through eight contests, offering strong category coverage early in the campaign.

Cousins scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Cousins' first point of the season was a helper on a Brady Tkachuk goal in the third period. About two minutes later, Cousins scored to tie the game briefly at 2-2. These were his first two points as a Senator, and he's added 15 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances. As expected, Cousins is seeing bottom-six minutes with minimal power-play time, so his chances to be an impact scorer in fantasy are low.

Mittelstadt notched three assists and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Mittelstadt has a goal and six helpers over his last three games. The 25-year-old center set up the Avalanche's first three goals in this contest as he continues to thrive in a second-line role. For the season, he's up to five goals, seven assists, 22 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over nine contests. He had just 10 points over 18 regular-season outings with the Avalanche following his trade from Buffalo back in March -- it appears he has benefited from a full training camp with the team.

Copp scored his fourth goal of the season and added an assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton.

Copp registered the secondary helper on J.T. Compher's first-period marker before scoring an even-strength goal in the middle frame. Furthermore, Copp garnered two PIM, two shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 16:44 of ice time. Copp is currently filling a second-line role, and his ice time Sunday was a season high. The left-shot forward has produced four goals and two assists through nine games.

Colton scored a goal on six shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Colton didn't miss time after exiting Thursday's game following a slash to the hand. He didn't look any worse for wear either -- his six shots were a team high, and he scored for the second game in a row. The 28-year-old winger is up to eight goals, one assist, 34 shots on net, 27 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over nine appearances. Colton should continue to fill in on the top line until Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is cleared to return.

MacKinnon scored an empty-net goal on five shots and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

MacKinnon's goal ended up being the game-winner as the Senators didn't relent with a late push. The 29-year-old forward has yet to be held off the scoresheet, and this was his sixth multi-point effort in nine games. MacKinnon has four goals, 11 assists, 35 shots on net, 12 PIM, eight hits, six blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in his usual top-line role this season.

Poehling notched an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

The defensive center got on the scoresheet for the first time in five games with this helper. Poehling's work rate in his own zone keeps him in the lineup, and he doesn't have to score to keep head coach John Tortorella happy. Poehling is at four helpers, six shots on net, six hits, 16 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through nine appearances in a bottom-six role.

Konecny scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Konecny's goal brought the Flyers within one at 18:17 of the third period, but the comeback effort fell short. The 27-year-old has three goals and four assists over his last three games, highlighted by his five-point effort Saturday against the Wild. The winger is up to five goals, 10 points, 29 shots on net, 16 hits, 17 PIM and a minus-6 rating through nine outings overall.

Dach notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Dach has racked up a goal and three helpers over his last three games. He appears to be fitting in just fine on the top line, filling in for Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) at right wing. Dach began the year as the second-line center. Overall, the 23-year-old has five points, 21 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-9 rating through nine appearances this season.

Evans scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Evans has three points over his last two games, exceeding his output from the first seven contests of the season. The 28-year-old is centering the second line currently, moving up into that role after Kirby Dach replaced Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) on the top line. Evans has five points, 12 shots on net, 17 hits and an even plus-minus rating through nine appearances, though he's likely better suited to a third-line role in the long run.