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Gatcomb scored a goal and added four hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

Gatcomb's goal at 18:28 of the second period stood as the game-winner. The 27-year-old forward is on a two-year deal with the Golden Knights after spending the last two seasons with the Islanders. He's a fourth-liner by nature, but he's already earned two points, five shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-1 rating over three contests this season. It's unclear if Gatcomb will keep his spot in the lineup once Raphael Lavoie (undisclosed) is ready to play.

Frost scored a power-play goal on three shots and added three hits in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Kraken.

Frost cashed in at the net front on a pass from Matvei Gridin in the third period. Through three games this season, Frost has a goal, eight shots, three hits, three blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. He's functioning as the Flames' top-line center, but he probably wouldn't see much more than middle-six usage on the vast majority of other NHL teams. The role makes him a viable depth option in deep fantasy formats, but don't expect much more than the 43 points he produced in all 82 games last year.

Stephenson notched two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Stephenson has gotten on the scoresheet in all three games so far, amassing one goal, three helpers, four shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 32-year-old center is in his usual second-line spot as well as working on both sides of special teams. Stephenson has some upside as a playmaker with 50-point potential, but he won't add much else for fantasy managers.

Wright scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Wright scored on a spin move in the second period to stretch the Kraken's lead to 4-0, breaking a stretch of pressure from the Flames. The 22-year-old Wright has two points, three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over three contests this season. He requested a trade in the offseason but has since turned his focus to making things work with the Kraken, at least for this year. Wright is on the third line to begin the campaign.

McMann scored a goal on six shots, added four hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

McMann has scored in back-to-back games. He's also compiled 12 shots, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over three contests this season. McMann is getting steady playing time on the second line while also featuring on the power play. If his offense holds up in that role, he provides enough all-around production to help in most fantasy formats.

Catton scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

Catton broke through in the third game of the campaign after being held to two shots on net over the first two contests. The forward worked to the net to score the opening goal at 2:22 of the first period and set up a Shane Wright tally in the second. Catton is still learning the ropes in the NHL at 20 years old, and his usage will probably remain sheltered in a bottom-six role for now, though he does have a power-play role. He produced 17 points in 66 games as a rookie last year, though his first goal didn't come until he scored twice versus the Bruins on Jan. 6.

Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Verhaeghe has collected a goal, an assist, four shots and a plus-3 rating over three games this season. The 31-year-old winger is filling a top-six role, working primarily with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe has logged at least 53 points in each of the last five seasons, though his shot volume plummeted last year, which could lead to lower offense if it doesn't bounce back. That said, his consistency makes him a reliable fantasy winger.

Carlsson logged three power-play assists and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Carlsson helped out on both of Cutter Gauthier's tallies in regulation before setting up Mikael Granlund's overtime winner. Through two games, Carlsson has a goal and four assists, as well as two shots on net and three blocked shots. The 21-year-old center should continue to be a steady source of option while receiving significant ice time on the first line and top power-play unit.

Granlund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Granlund's tally at 4:14 of overtime sealed the victory. The 34-year-old has a goal and an assist across two games this season while primarily centering the second line. Granlund was fine in 2025-26 with 41 points, 117 shots on net and a minus-9 rating over 58 regular-season contests, and he'll continue to provide complementary scoring as a veteran on a young team.

Nielsen scored two goals in AHL Colorado's 5-3 win over Tucson on Sunday.

Nielsen had a career year with 49 points over 66 regular-season outings for the Eagles last year. The 26-year-old forward probably won't see much action with the Avalanche, but he should be a reliable minor-league scorer.