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Olivier scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

The rugged fourth-liner came through with a rare multi-point performance -- he had only one in 2023-24, and it came in the last game of the season. The points were also Olivier's first of the current campaign, but through four appearances, he's been doing his job, collecting six PIM, six hits and five blocked shots with a plus-2 rating.

Kasper was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Kasper's promotion was made under emergency conditions, which would indicate that there is a forward dealing with an injury that could sideline him against the Predators on Saturday. The 20-year-old center hasn't played in an NHL game since making his debut for the Wings back in 2022-23. While it's a small sample size, the Austrian has logged a goal and an assist through two minor-league games with the Griffins, likely earning his promotion.

Cotter scored his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Senators.

The former Golden Knight continued his impressive start to the season, scoring New Jersey's final goal of the game in the third period by banging home the rebound on a Dougie Hamilton shot. Cotter has never produced more than 13 goals or 25 points in an NHL campaign, but for now he has a top-six assignment and has turned it into six points in seven games.

Aman notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Aman has been a part-time option for the Canucks this season, playing in two of their four games. He has added just one shot on net while filling a fourth-line role. Given Aman's need to compete for a spot in the lineup and his limited offensive upside, fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a depth forward.

Blueger scored a goal, added three hits and logged five PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Blueger opened the scoring in the first period, though the Panthers responded just 11 seconds later. In the second, Blueger fought Uvis Balinskis, marking the first time two Latvians have fought each other in NHL history, per Patrick Johnston of The Province. Blueger has two goals, five shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating over four appearances while filling a bottom-six role to begin the season.

Dorofeyev scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Lightning.

Dorofeyev tallied in the first period, scoring for the second time in three games. He has added 10 shots on net and a minus-1 rating across five appearances this season. He's bounced around the lineup a bit, but his 18:03 of ice time Thursday suggests he's gained a little more trust from head coach Bruce Cassidy. Still, Dorofeyev hasn't quite meshed with Tomas Hertl yet, and with the Golden Knights being heavily dependent on their top line, Dorofeyev may be a volatile option for fantasy managers early in the campaign.

Poehling notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Kraken.

Poehling helped out on both of Scott Laughton's first-period tallies. The 25-year-old Poehling continues to stick in the lineup as a defensive center. He has three assists, three shots on net, five blocked shots and three hits across four appearances this season while filling a fourth-line role.

Laughton scored a pair of goals, dished an assist, added five hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Kraken.

Laughton's pair of goals came in the first period, but the Kraken took over in the final 40 minutes. The Flyers' fourth line has been reliable, though that comes with limited ice time that can lead to fluctuations in productivity. Laughton has two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating through four appearances this season. He's trusted for heavy defensive minutes at times, and that'll be enough to keep him in the lineup even when he's not scoring.

Stephenson produced an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Stephenson has three helpers over his last two appearances after beginning his tenure with the Kraken with no points over three outings. The 30-year-old found the team's other big free-agent signing, Brandon Montour, for Seattle's first goal Thursday. Stephenson has three assists, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating through five games. Over time, he should be a factor on the power play while providing steady two-way play and a pass-first mentality down the middle.

Wright scored a goal, dished an assist and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

While Wright has played well early in the year, he didn't have anything to show for it until Thursday. He helped out on an Eeli Tolvanen tally in the second period and then scored a goal of his own about three minutes later, which was the game-winner. Wright is centering Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle on what's emerged as the Kraken's top line, though the team's forwards often have varied ice time based on the flow of the game. Wright is at two points, six shots on net, three hits and a plus-4 rating over five appearances while averaging 14:16 of ice time per game.