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Copp scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.

Copp ended a 26-game goal drought with his tally at 5:10 of the second period. The 31-year-old hadn't gone more than five games without a point, providing a decent amount of depth scoring in a middle-six role. He's at two goals, 12 points, 35 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 17 hits and a minus-10 rating through 29 outings this season. He's still shooting just 5.7 percent, so there's some room for his offense to grow as the campaign progresses.

Finnie scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.

Finnie ended an eight-game goal drought with his marker in the first period. The 20-year-old slumped over the first half of November as well, but this time, he still managed four helpers even as he struggled to light the lamp. The rookie winger is up to six goals, 14 points (five on the power play), 50 shots on net, 56 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances.

Vilardi scored a goal in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

That's now seven goals and four assists over the last nine games for Vilardi, who has been one of the few productive Jets in that stretch. The 26-year-old forward got his team on the board in the third period, but his goal only cut the deficit to 5-1 at the time. Vilardi is up to 13 goals, 25 points, 63 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 28 appearances this season.

McDavid logged a pair of assists, five shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Jets.

McDavid has six points over his last two games. The 28-year-old's production will be a key part of the narrative as the Oilers look to dig themselves out of another slow start to a season. Even as the team around him has struggled at times, he's been good with 14 goals, 28 helpers, 18 power-play points, 87 shots and a minus-6 rating across 29 appearances.

Lazar scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Jets.

Lazar got his first goal since his season debut versus the Devils on Oct. 18. The 30-year-old has been back for four games after missing four due to an upper-body injury. Lazar has been exclusively in a bottom-six role when he plays, and he has two goals, five shots on net, 24 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 13 appearances. Fantasy managers can find more productive depth forwards on the waiver wire.

Savoie scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Jets.

Savoie has three goals over his last two games. His tally at 7:24 of the first period Saturday ended up being the game-winner in this blowout. The 21-year-old took some time to adjust to the NHL, but he's now at six goals, 10 points, 42 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 29 appearances. He's worth considering in all fantasy formats as long as he can maintain a top-six role at even strength.

Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Jets.

Nugent-Hopkins tallied at 3:00 of the first period, setting the tone for the Oilers' second blowout win in a row. He has two goals, four helpers, seven shots and a minus-2 rating over four contests since coming back from an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old playmaking forward has seven goals, 15 helpers, 13 power-play points, 30 shots on net and a minus-13 rating across 20 appearances this season. Even with the time he's missed, he could still challenge for the second 70-point campaign of his career.

Draisaitl scored a goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Jets.

Draisaitl had his third multi-point effort in the last four games, and he's collected three goals and five helpers in that span. The 30-year-old's involvement was in a four-goal first period for the Oilers, who were able to dominate a second straight contest. The superstar is up to 17 goals, 37 points (17 on the power play), 71 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances this season.

Danault produced an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Blackhawks.

The Kings' recent lack of offense had taken a massive toll on Danault. Prior to Saturday, they had scored just 20 goals over their last 10 games, and Danault hadn't been involved in any of them. Even with the slump busted, the 32-year-old center still sits at five assists, 42 shots on net, 22 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 28 appearances, production far too low to help in fantasy.

Turcotte scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and logged two hits in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Turcotte earned his first multi-point effort of the season and has three points over his last five games. He'll often struggle to impact the game from a fourth-line role, but he's done enough lately to fend off Samuel Helenius and Jeff Malott for the last spot in the lineup. Turcotte is at two goals, six points, 22 shots on net, nine blocked shots, eight hits, 15 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 27 appearances.