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Keller scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Keller's tally put Utah ahead 4-3 in the third period, but the lead didn't last. The winger has been excellent in the early going with four goals, three assists and 15 shots on net through five games. The 26-year-old continues to be one of Utah's most reliable scorers, and the fact that he has just one power-play point so far suggests there may still be another level for him to find.

Hayton scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Hayton's opening point streak ended Monday in a 3-0 loss to the Devils, but it didn't take him long to get back on the scoresheet. The center has scored four goals and added two assists over five contests this season, skating on the first line and top power-play unit. He's added 13 shots on net and a minus-1 rating. The scoring pace is a little high for Hayton to maintain, but it looks like the 24-year-old is set for his long-awaited breakout campaign.

McBain scored a goal, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks.

McBain continues to play on the second line at even strength, offering a bit of top-six grit alongside skilled forwards Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther. Through five contests, McBain has three points, four shots on net, 10 hits and 17 PIM. The 24-year-old's scoring upside is still a bit limited, though his physical play could make him an option for fantasy managers in deeper formats.

Strome provided an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Strome set up a Troy Terry goal in the first period. Those two forwards have skated alongside Frank Vatrano on a veteran third line for the Ducks, while the team's top prospects have played in top-six roles. Strome has one assist, 10 shots on net, two PIM and a minus-1 rating through three contests. He's also playing on the second power-play unit. He's reached the 40-point mark in five straight seasons and often is above average in PIM production, but there are likely better centers available in standard fantasy formats.

Zegras registered an assist and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Zegras set up linemate Robby Fabbri's second-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. Through three games, Zegras has a goal, an assist, nine shots on net and a plus-1 rating. His helper Wednesday was the 100th of his career, a milestone he reached in 214 regular-season appearances. Zegras looks poised to be a top-six fixture this year as he attempts to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.

McTavish notched two assists, three shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

McTavish helped out on second-period tallies by Robby Fabbri and Pavel Mintyukov. This was McTavish's first game on the scoresheet this season, and he's added five shots on net, three hits and four PIM across three contests. The 21-year-old center has played on the second line between Fabbri and Trevor Zegras to begin the season, a role that should lead to fairly consistent offense throughout the campaign.

Fabbri scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Fabbri picked up his first goal as a Duck in his third game with the team. The 28-year-old winger has added five shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating while filling a second-line role. Fabbri has topped the 30-point mark in four of his eight NHL campaigns, but he's never reached 40 points in a season. He also doesn't tend to add big numbers in non-scoring areas and carries significant injury risk, so fantasy managers can likely look elsewhere for forward depth.

Carlsson scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Carlsson helped out on Pavel Mintyukov's goal at 14:55 of the third period, which tied the game at 4-4. In overtime, Carlsson buried the game-winner at the 54-second mark. The 19-year-old center had been held off the scoresheet in the first two games of the year before his first star-level performance in 2024-25. He's added seven shots on net and a plus-2 rating while skating in a top-line role, and he led all Anaheim forwards with 19:41 of ice time in this contest.

Lundestrom sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Wednesday's game versus Utah, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

There was no update on Lundestrom's status after the game. The 24-year-old forward has filled a fourth-line role this season. If Lundestrom can't play Friday in Colorado, Ross Johnston could draw into the lineup, while Brett Leason would likely move over to center.

MacKinnon notched a pair of power-play assists, three hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

MacKinnon has gotten on the scoresheet in all four games this season, including three multi-point performances, despite the Avalanche's 0-4-0 start. The center has a goal, six helpers, 13 shots on net, five hits and a minus-6 rating. He's got the talent to put the offense on his back even as injuries mount for the team, but the Avalanche's defensive woes have so far been too much for MacKinnon to overcome. He'll remain an elite source of points and shots throughout the campaign.