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Monahan recorded a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

Monahan found the back of the net at the 5:07 mark of the third period with a backhander that gave Columbus a 3-1 lead, and that would end up being the game-winning goal. This was Monahan's first goal of the campaign, but he'd been producing as a playmaker lately. He's cracked the scoresheet in five of Columbus' last six games, tallying one goal, four assists, 13 shots and four hits in that span.

Coyle scored a goal, took three shots and posted a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

Coyle found the back of the net at the 4:38 mark of the first period with a tip-in, giving him two goals on the season. He was coming off a four-assist performance in the 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, but that has been his lone multi-point game of the campaign. Coyle has seven points in 11 games so far in 2025-26, but since four of those points came in a single game, it's hard to rely on the 33-year-old for sustained production across the board.

Thompson tallied a goal, put four shots on net and blocked two attempts in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Capitals.

Thompson worked his way back into the goal column with a swift response to Aliaksei Protas' tally in the first period to bring the Sabres back within one score. With the goal, Thompson has four twine finders in his last five games and is up to 10 points through 12 appearances this season. He's also fired 54 shots on net, which is one attempt less than the league leader, Nathan MacKinnon. According to NHL Edge stats, Thompson ranks in the 97th percentile for average shot speed, making him a threat to score from anywhere in the offensive zone. If he can continue to ramp up his play, Thompson could be in business for the third 40-plus goal season of his career.

Jarnkrok scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and levied three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Jarnkrok briefly had to leave the game after taking a shot off the lower body, but the 34-year-old was able to return. He was just coming back from a two-game absence due to a different lower-body issue. Jarnkrok has four goals, 11 shots on net, six hits, four PIM and a minus-4 rating over nine appearances this season. His steady defensive play makes him a good fit for the bottom six, but he probably won't score consistently enough to help in many fantasy formats.

Hryckowian scored a power-play goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

The goal was Hryckowian's first in 16 NHL appearances. The 24-year-old even drew the high-sticking double-minor that allowed him to score his first career goal. He's added nine shots on net, 17 hits, four blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-4 rating over 11 outings this season. Hryckowian is likely to remain in a bottom-six role until the Stars get some forwards back from injuries, namely Roope Hintz (undisclosed), Matt Duchene (upper body) and Jamie Benn (upper body).

Johnston scored a power-play goal on five shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

Johnston had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games, though the Stars scored just twice in that span. The 22-year-old center got a turn on the top line, officially, amid the team's lineup shuffle, and it worked to spark the offense. Regardless of where he's listed, Johnston is one of the Stars' most important all-situations forwards. He's produced seven goals, four assists, 40 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 12 appearances, putting him on track to match or surpass last year's 71-point output from 82 regular-season contests.

Bennett scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Bennett hasn't had any offensive rhythm this season, going three games between each point. He has two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 12 outings. He was on the third line Saturday, though his 15:46 of ice time suggests he'll continue to functionally see top-six minutes regardless of his placement in the lineup. Bennett is tough to trust in standard fantasy formats given his limited scoring potential during the regular season, but he can help in banger leagues.

Reinhart scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Reinhart's tally Saturday was the 300th of his career, coming in his 787th game. It took some time for the 29-year-old to find his groove, but in five years in Florida, he's potted no less than 31 goals in each of his first four seasons as a Panther. He's off to a positive start in 2025-26 as well, scoring six goals, including one in each of the last four contests. He's added an assist, 36 shots on net, 14 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 12 appearances.

Necas scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Necas has scored three goals and added two assists over the last three games. The 26-year-old winger hasn't gotten complacent since signing a massive eight-year, $92 million deal Thursday, which cements him as part of the Avalanche's core throughout his prime years. Necas has rattled off nine goals, 17 points, 28 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-9 rating over 13 appearances this season.

MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.

MacKinnon was the first player to reach 10 goals this season, though he was joined by Montreal's Cole Caufield later in the day. During a six-game point streak, MacKinnon has racked up four goals and five assists as he continues to lead by example in the Avalanche's offense. He's produced 18 points (five on the power play), 53 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-7 rating across 12 appearances this season.