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Pospisil registered an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Pospisil failed to earn multiple points for the first time in three games this season. He has a goal, four assists, four shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating while centering Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Mantha. Pospisil is unlikely to keep up this pace on offense, but in just his second NHL campaign, he's a proven physical force who could rank among the league leaders in hits at the end of the season if he's able to stay healthy.

Zary scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Zary finished off the win with 24 seconds left in regulation. He's found the scoresheet in all three games this season, earning two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, three hits and a plus-2 rating. The 23-year-old forward saw 20:14 of ice time Sunday and should continue to be a key part of the Flames' offense, which has been surprisingly effective over the first week of the season.

Blackwell notched an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Blackwell picked up his first point of the year on a Sam Steel goal in the first period. The 31-year-old Blackwell has added two shots on net, five hits and a plus-1 rating while filling a fourth-line role. The veteran forward has reached the 20-point mark just twice in his career and doesn't stand out in other statistical areas, so he's not a player most fantasy managers will need to roster in 2024-25.

Stankoven notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

After two games on the top line, Stankoven was moved to a line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston. That trio connected for the Stars' second goal just 13 seconds after Sam Steel got the team on the board. Stankoven is up to four assists, five shots on net and a plus-3 rating over three contests. Regardless of which line he's listed on, his usage has been in line with a middle-six forward, and his production has been strong over the first week.

Steel scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Steel's tally at 16:17 of the first period held up as the game-winning goal. It was the first goal and second point through three games this season for the 26-year-old center, who has added a plus-1 rating and two shots on net. Steel appears to be a lock for a fourth-line role, but it would likely take injuries higher in the lineup for him to earn more ice time.

Johnston scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Johnston had the Stars' second goal, firing in a shot from the right circle just 13 seconds after Sam Steel put the home team on the board in the first period. The 21-year-old Johnston has a goal, two assists, five shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over three contests this season. He continues to play key minutes while filling a third-line center role, which isn't a problem on a team as deep as Dallas.

Scheifele scored a goal on his only shot and assisted on the game-winning goal in overtime of Sunday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota.

After being set up for the game-winner by Kyle Connor against Chicago on Friday, Scheifele returned the favor in Sunday's win. Scheifele registered the primary assist on Connor's game-winner, and the former had 20:52 of ice time, the most of any Winnipeg forward. Scheifele is off to a great start through the first three games of the 2024-25 campaign with four goals, two assists and a plus-1 rating.

Gustafsson (lower body) won't be in the lineup Sunday versus Minnesota.

Gustafsson will miss his third straight contest to begin the 2024-25 campaign. Winnipeg will be off until Friday against San Jose, giving him additional time to recover, but Gustafsson could serve as a healthy scratch once he is available to return.

Eriksson Ek (nose) won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg but is expected to return to action Tuesday against St. Louis.

Eriksson Ek will miss a game after suffering a broken nose in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Seattle. He has produced one goal, four shots on net and five hits through two outings this campaign. With Eriksson Ek unavailable for Sunday's contest, Liam Ohgren will make his season debut.

Steel posted an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

Steel helped out on Tyler Seguin's empty-net goal to seal the win. The 26-year-old Steel occupies a fourth-line role for the Stars, and he's valued for his on-ice contributions. The center has topped the 20-point mark in four of the last five seasons, but he offers middling production across the board and doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats.