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Thompson scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Thompson opened the scoring in the first period and set up John-Jason Peterka's game-winning goal in the second. Thompson recorded his first multi-point effort of the season, but he's been good with four goals and two assists over seven appearances. The top-line center has added 21 shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He's still searching for his first power-play point, though that's not all his fault -- the Sabres have opened the year 0-for-21 with the man advantage.

Zibanejad put up two assists in a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

He set up the winner with a beauty cross-crease pass to Chris Kreider for an easy tap-in on a delayed penalty in the second period. Zibanejad has five points, including four assists, in five games this season. He's historically been a volume shooter but has only eight shots. That will change soon, and Zibanejad's goal tally will climb.

Copp scored two goals in a 5-2 win over Nashville on Saturday.

Copp scored what held up as the game-winner at the 3:29 mark of the third period when he broke a 2-2 tie. He also deposited the second of Detroit's two empty-netters to seal the win. Copp missed Friday's practice with the flu before suiting up Saturday. He has three tallies through five outings this season.

Monahan registered an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Monahan found Yegor Chinakhov late in the third period for the Blue Jackets' lone goal of the game. It continues a strong start to the year for Monahan, who has two goals, three assists, 16 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over five contests in a top-line role. As long as the center sees significant minutes at even strength and on the power play, he'll be a decent depth option for fantasy managers.

Stamkos potted a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Detroit.

Stamkos' first point as a member of the Predators tied the game at 2-2 in the opening minute of the third period. However, the Red Wings scored three unanswered markers, including two empty-netters, to claim the victory. Stamkos also had six shots in Saturday's appearance, giving him 20 on the year.

Trenin picked up an assist, two hits and six PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Trenin earned his first point as a member of the Wild when he set up a Marco Rossi goal in the first period. The 27-year-old Trenin signed a four-year deal this offseason, mainly to bring some grit to the Wild's bottom six. He's done that so far with 13 hits and eight PIM over five appearances. He's never produced more than 24 points in a season, so he shouldn't be expected to take a step forward in that area, but he can produce around 200 hits over a full campaign.

Rossi scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Rossi knocked in a pass from Yakov Trenin at 12:40 of the first period. The goal was Rossi's second of the season, both of which have come over his last two appearances. The 23-year-old center has added three assists, 12 shots on net, three hits and a plus-5 rating. While Joel Eriksson Ek (nose) returned to the lineup Saturday, Rossi remained on the top line at even strength, and that makes him an intriguing option for fantasy managers in need of center depth.

Matthews scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Matthews spun off Adam Fox behind the net, skated into slot and shot past Igor Shesterkin's right pad. He almost got another a couple of minutes later, but the Rangers netminder stretched out and made a toe save. Overall, he had nine shots on goal. Matthews played like he had the puck on a string whenever he had it, but Shesterkin won the duel Saturday. The superstar pivot has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last two outings and 28 shots in five appearances.

Cirelli registered two assists Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Senators.

Cirelli, who put up career marks in goals (20) and points (45) during the 2023-24 regular season, already has four points (one goal, three assists) in four outings. The steady, 27-year-old pivot is poised for a career year.

Guentzel scored a goal in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.

His shot from a sharp angle squeaked past Anton Forsberg to make it 3-3 at the 18:13 mark of the second period. It was Guentzel's first goal as a member of the Lightning after signing with the team in July. He has one goal and four assists in four games this season.