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Gaucher was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Gaucher appeared in three games with the Flyers during his stint in the NHL, where he posted a plus-1 rating, two shots on net, seven hits and three blocked shots. With the Flyers off until Tuesday, it gives them time to get either Owen Tippett (upper body) and Travis Konecny (lower body) from injured reserve, which could explain Gaucher's return to the AHL. He'l return to Lehigh Valley, where he's posted four goals, eight points and 15 shots on net in just six outings this season.

Mittelstadt scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Mittelstadt opened the scoring with his 100th career NHL goal, then assisted on Fraser Minten's third-period power-play winner. The veteran center has four goals this season and continues to provide useful secondary scoring for Boston, but regular scoring opportunities might be limited as long as he continues to operate in a middle-six role.

Minten scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Minten helped on Marat Khusnutdinov's second-period tally before scoring the eventual game-winner in the third while the Bruins had the man advantage. The young center has five goals this season, and his power-play involvement adds another dimension to his fantasy appeal. The lack of consistency has been an issue, though. Over the Bruins' last eight games, Minten has failed to crack the scoresheet four times but also had three multi-point performances.

Hagens scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Hagens assisted on Casey Mittelstadt's opening goal before scoring his fourth of the season to put Boston ahead 4-3 in the third period. The rookie continues to show encouraging offensive instincts, particularly around the net, where he's finding opportunities to finish scoring plays. His recent production makes him worth monitoring in deeper leagues, although his secondary offensive role could limit his consistency.

Miller scored a goal on one shot while adding an assist and two hits in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Miller helped spark New York's second-period comeback, scoring to reduce the deficit before setting up Alexis Lafreniere's goal late in the frame. His ability to contribute in multiple offensive situations remains valuable, particularly given his prominent role in the Rangers' attack in both even-strength and power-play situations. Although his shot volume was limited Saturday, the 33-year-old veteran continues to find ways to produce. He has nine points (three goals, six assists) in his first 13 appearances of the season.

Hertl tallied a goal and dished out four hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Columbus.

Hertl snapped his four-game skid without a point Saturday, as he struck the back of the net late in the first period to level the score at one apiece.Across 13 outings in the current season, the 14-year NHL veteran has posted five goals, eight points, a plus-3 rating, 31 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 33 hits. His strong category coverage to begin the new season gives him fantasy value in most formats. While a large chunk of his offensive production this season has come from one outing, he's a proven player to be in the conversation for 60-plus points each season, especially from the Golden Knights' top six.

Stutzle scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.

Stutzle scored for the third consecutive game, finishing a passing sequence early in the first period to give Ottawa a two-goal advantage. The German center continues to serve as one of the Senators' primary offensive drivers, combining strong scoring instincts with substantial playmaking responsibilities. His prominent role at even strength and on the power play supports a high fantasy ceiling, particularly while his finishing remains consistent. His consistency in the first few weeks of the season has been stellar, as he has cracked the scoresheet in all but two of Ottawa's first 12 games, giving him 16 points (eight goals, eight helpers) in that span.

Cozens scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. He also recorded five hits.

Cozens found the back of the net for the first time this season after converting a deflection in the second period, but before he had assisted on Drake Batherson's second tally. The two-point performance was encouraging following his slow start offensively, and his continued involvement alongside Ottawa's skilled forwards provides opportunities for improved production. However, he'll need to be more consistent as a scoring threat before he becomes a dependable fantasy option in standard leagues. He has only five points through 12 appearances -- a below-average return for a top-six forward who also sees time on the power play.

Johnson recorded two assists, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Johnson ended his seven-game assist drought Saturday in a big way, as he played a hand in each of the team's two goals. The 24-year-old winger's recent performances have raised his season totals up to four goals, seven points and 20 shots on net across nine outings this season. While he's bounced around the Blue Jackets' lineup in the past, he appears to be settling into his current role as the team's top-line right winger nicely. After a down year offensively in 2025-26, where he compiled just 22 points, he's on pace to finish the current campaign much closer to his career high of 57 regular-season points from 2024-25. Johnson's main fantasy value is in deep points-only leagues, but if the Jackets can start to slowly turn things around, he'll likely play a major role in that effort.

Fantilli tallied a power-play goal, placed two shots on net and dished out three hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over Vegas.

Fantilli stepped up in a big spot Saturday, as he rifled the puck into the back of the net off a feed from Kent Johnson during the Blue Jackets' 4-on-3 power play in the extra period. With the game-winning twine finder, the 22-year-old Fantilli is up to three goals, four points, 27 shots on net, 18 hits and 10 blocked shots across nine outings this season. With two goals over his last three appearances, Fantilli appears to be locked into the No. 1 center role in Columbus, which should help keep his fantasy ceiling high. While he's a risky option in the interim with the Blue Jackets winning just two of their last six outings, Fantilli provides solid category coverage, making him a solid center option in various fantasy leagues.