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Faksa scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

Faksa ignited the Blues' comeback with a tally early in the third period. He has displayed chemistry with Nathan Walker and Alexei Toropchenko from the start of his time with St. Louis. Faksa's a defensive center who won't pile up points -- his career high is 33 points in back-to-back seasons early in his career, but he's reached the 20-point mark just once in the last four years. He should, however, be a reliable source of hits while seeing steady playing time on the fourth line.

Zacha had an assist and two shots on net in Thursday's 6-4 win over Montreal.

The Bruins top line combined for the fourth goal, as the forechecking Zacha and Elias Lindholm each won puck battles that led to David Pastrnak's tally. Zacha had the primary assist, spinning away from David Savard behind the net and finding an impossibly open Pastrnak in the slot. It was the second point in as many games for Zacha, who scored in the season-opening loss to Florida.

Schenn scored the game-winning goal on a game-high seven shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

Schenn scored 45 seconds into overtime to complete the Blues' rally from a three-goal deficit. The 33-year-old has played on the third line to begin the season, but his ice time has been more in line with a top-six player, so he should still receive plenty of chances to contribute. Schenn was limited to 20 goals and 46 points in 82 appearances last year, but he's been over the 50-point mark in four of the last six campaigns.

Beecher had an assist, one shot and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

Beecher went strong to the net and was rebuffed by Cayden Primeau, but the goalie couldn't stop Cole Koepke's follow up. The primary assist gave Beecher his second assist in as many games. The fourth-line forward is averaging a healthy 13:58 TOI per game; however, a good chunk of that is for his role as a penalty killer. The Bruins are second in the NHL with 31 PIM and first in shorthanded time on ice (23:19) through two contests.

Lindholm scored a goal on one shot, recorded two assists, blocked two shots and delivered one hit in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

Lindholm redirected a Nikita Zadorov blast for his first goal as a member of the Bruins. He has points in both games thus far. The 29-year-old center signed a seven-year deal with Boston during the offseason and is expected to maintain a top-line spot while seeing time on the first power-play unit.

Kastelic scored two goals on three shots along with three blocks and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over Montreal.

Kastelic and his fourth-line mates -- Cole Koepke and John Beecher -- accounted for half of Boston's scoring output. He's on the team to do what fourth liners do, and Kastelic is not bashful when it comes to being gritty. He has nine hits and a five-minute major through his first two games in a Boston uniform.

Kampf logged an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

The fourth-line center found linemate Steven Lorentz for a first-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. Kampf looks poised to be in the Toronto lineup regularly as he has been for the last three years. He was limited to 19 points in 78 regular-season contests in 2023-24, his lowest output since he joined the Maple Leafs, but he carries more value on the ice than in fantasy due to his defensive acumen.

McMann scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

McMann was a healthy scratch in the season opener Wednesday in Montreal. He entered the lineup over Ryan Reaves for the second game of a back-to-back and scored one of three Toronto tallies in the first period. The 28-year-old McMann was decent in a limited role last year with 24 points, 118 shots on net, 117 hits and 52 PIM over 56 regular-season appearances before a knee injury took him out of the lineup just before the playoffs. He's not a lock to be in the lineup regularly, but he could help his own cause if he continues to put up offense when he plays.

Crosby picked up two assists in a 6-3 win over the Red Wings on Thursday.

The points were his first this season. Crosby is playing with Drew O'Connor and Anthony Beauvillier, a mediocre duo at best. Crosby remains an elite fantasy option but watch the line selections carefully. It'd be nice to see him paired up with someone who could take the pressure off a little.

Kapanen had one assist and one shot on net in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Boston.

Kapanen, who was a healthy scratch in Wednesday's season opener, replaced Emil Heineman on the fourth line. The assist was the first NHL point for the 21-year-old Kapanen, who played the last two years in his native Sweden. He may bounce between Montreal and AHL Laval this season.