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Scheifele logged two assists, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Scheifele set up a Gabriel Vilardi goal in the second period and also assisted on Nikolaj Ehlers' game-winner at 1:26 of overtime. This was a strong response for Scheifele after he saw a five-game point streak snapped Tuesday in St. Louis. The star center has five goals, five helpers, 20 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through seven appearances in a top-line role.

Vilardi scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

The goal was Vilardi's first of the season. The 25-year-old winger has maintained a top-line role at even strength, but he hasn't enjoyed the same success as his linemates Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor. Through seven contests, Vilardi has four points, eight shots on net and a minus-2 rating. As long as he stays on the top line, he'll have ample upside.

MacKinnon notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

MacKinnon kept his season-opening point streak alive when he set up Ivan Ivan's goals in the second period. Through eight games, MacKinnon has displayed all of his tools with three goals, 10 helpers and 30 shots on net while earning seven of his points on the power play. The top-line center is among the most reliable sources of offense and shots in fantasy.

Ivan scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Ivan cashed in on his opportunity with the first power-play unit after Ross Colton (hand) left the game. The goal was Ivan's first in the NHL, to go with two assists, nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating through eight appearances. The Avalanche sent Calum Ritchie back to the OHL on Wednesday, so Ivan appears to have a bit more security in regards to staying in the lineup.

Kyrou picked up two assists in a 5-1 victory over Toronto on Thursday.

Kyrou, who hasn't scored a goal since Opening Night (seven games), is still making an impact on the ice with his playmaking, including dogged work on the forecheck Thursday to set up two tallies. He has nine points (two goals, seven assists) in eight games this season, including three in his last two appearances. Kyrou will be counted on to step up with more offense since Robert Thomas (ankle) is out for at last six weeks. Kyrou won't be able to contribute at the dot or take on Thomas's responsible two-way game. However, Kyrou has averaged 31 goals and 71 points over the last three seasons and needs to take it to another level this season to help the Blues get into the postseason.

Mittelstadt scored a goal and added two power-play assists in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Mittelstadt earned his second multi-point effort of the campaign while leading the Avalanche with three points Thursday. The 25-year-old center has gotten on the scoresheet in six of eight games so far. He's earned five goals, four assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-5 rating while filling spots on the second line and first power-play unit.

Colton couldn't return to Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah after taking a slash to the hand in the second period, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

There was no update on Colton's status from head coach Jared Bednar. That leaves Colton in the day-to-day category heading into a back-to-back versus the Senators on Sunday and the Blackhawks on Monday.

Holloway scored twice Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

His first goal stood as the winner. Holloway was alone in front of the net on the power play, took a pass from the corner and had time to deke before going five-hole on Joseph Woll. Holloway has three goals in his last three games, and four points (three goals, one assist) in eight games on the season. The 23-year-old is starting to show off the reason why the Blues signed him to an offer sheet and brought him on board.

Colton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus Utah.

Colton scored a power-play goal on three shots in 11:07 of ice time prior to his exit. He joins a growing list of injured Avalanche forwards, though it's not yet known how much time he might miss. Prior to his injury, Colton has been filling in on the Avalanche's top line and first power-play unit, which has led to him producing seven goals and one assist over eight appearances.

Rempe was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Rempe has played in just two of the Rangers' first seven games, logging five hits and one blocked shot. The 22-year-old forward will get more playing time with Hartford, but even if he eventually returns to the NHL, he has little to offer outside of physical play.