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Granlund scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Granlund's goal at 4:55 of the third period briefly tied the game at 1-1. The 32-year-old had been all playmaker prior to this, and he's maintained a point-per-game pace (one goal, six assists) through seven contests. The center has added 23 shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating, and four of his seven points have come on the power play. Macklin Celebrini (lower body) is expected to miss another two weeks, so Granlund has a bit more time to enjoy himself as the No. 1 center.

McTavish notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

McTavish was listed as the fourth-line center Tuesday, but he led all Ducks forwards with 17:50 of ice time. The 21-year-old has had a bit of slow start to the campaign with three helpers over six contests, and his assist Tuesday was his first power-play point. McTavish has added eight shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-1 rating. It's safe to assume he'll rarely be limited to fourth-line usage, but fantasy managers likely want a bit more offense than he's displayed in the early going.

Carlsson scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Carlsson's tally restored the Ducks' lead just 41 seconds after Mikael Granlund tied the score at 1-1. The 19-year-old Carlsson had a quiet first two games this season, but he's since picked up three goals and an assist over his last four outings. His tally Tuesday was his first power-play point and second game-winning goal of the young campaign. He's added 14 shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while playing on the Ducks' top line.

Monahan had two assists Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Monahan has seven points, including three goals, in 6 games played. This hasn't been the season he'd expected when he inked his summer-time deal to play with his former best friend, Johnny Gaudreau. But increased ice time and responsibility will net points for Monahan this season.

Glass logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Glass has three helpers this season, including two over the last two contests. The 25-year-old forward was listed on the fourth line Tuesday, but he played 15:49 of ice time in a strong performance. Through eight outings, he's added 13 shots on net, a minus-2 rating, five hits and four blocked shots. More ice time could help him put up stronger offense, but Glass is unlikely to score enough to be a factor in fantasy.

Olivier scored twice Tuesday in a 6-2 win over Toronto.

It was his first two-goal game in the NHL. Olivier's first put the Jackets up 3-0 in the first period, and it stood as the winner. He then pushed the score to 5-0 with a one-timer from the top of the crease later in the game. The journeyman 27-year-old has played parts of the last five seasons and had just 13 goals and 21 assists in 168 career games coming into 2024-25. Olivier has already delivered three goals and an assist in six appearances this season. Opportunity has knocked for him, and he'll be eager to prove.

Crosby registered a power-play assist, five shots on net and four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Crosby had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games, his longest drought since another two-game dry spell from March 10-12 of last season. The superstar center has a goal, six assists, four power-play points, 22 shots on net and 13 hits through eight outings to begin 2024-25. Crosby may struggle to match the back-to-back 90-plus-point campaigns he's produced, but it's clear there's still plenty of magic in his game in his age-37 season.

Acciari scored a goal on two shots, doled out five hits and blocked five shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Acciari drained his first goal of the season, giving the Penguins a 3-2 lead in the third period. The 32-year-old forward is up to three points, eight shots on net, 26 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through eight contests. His 14:39 of ice time Tuesday was his highest total this season, which suggests he could be in line to be promoted to a middle-six role after playing primarily on the fourth line.

Hughes delivered a goal and added two assists in an 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Hughes gave the Devils a 1-0 lead on a breakaway at 11:02 of the first period. He flew in at Andrei Vasilevskiy at warp speed and went backhand-forehand before ripping it into the open net. Hughes has eight points (two goals, six assists) in nine games thus far and is slightly off his plus point-per-game pace. It may be as simple as the trip overseas that has affected his game so far. Expect a Hart-quality season from the middle Hughes brother.

Rakell scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Rakell has been hot lately with four goals and an assist over his last six games. He's yet to produce a multi-point performance, but he's been one of the Penguins' steadier forwards on offense. Those five points account for all of his offense this season, and he's added 18 shots on net, 13 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across eight appearances.