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Celebrini scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Celebrini has six goals and seven assists during his seven-game point streak. The 19-year-old phenom is looking ascendant in 2025-26 with seven goals and 18 points through 12 outings. He's added 37 shots, eight hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Celebrini has all the tools to be very good for a very long time, and it wouldn't be surprising if he blew right by his 63-point rookie campaign.

Lizotte scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Lizotte scored for the first time since Opening Night against the Rangers. The 27-year-old forward has been a bottom-six regular in the lineup this season, but he hasn't produced much offense in that role. He's at two goals, no assists, 14 shots on net, 12 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances. Unless his scoring takes off in dramatic fashion, Lizotte is best left on the waiver wire in most formats.

Crosby scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Crosby has yet to go consecutive games without a point in 2025-26. He got the Penguins on the board with his tally late in the second period of this contest. The 38-year-old superstar is still producing at an elite level with nine goals, 16 points, 27 shots on net, 13 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 13 appearances, leading the Penguins to one of the most surprisingly positive storylines of the first month of 2025-26. Even if the Penguins fade, Crosby is likely to continue piling up points.

Ford notched an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

The helper was Ford's first point in five appearances this season. He's added plenty of physicality when in the lineup, recording 13 hits and seven blocked shots. The 25-year-old made the Opening Night roster and would need waivers to go to AHL Manitoba. However, he could be involved in a roster move once Adam Lowry (hip) and Cole Perfetti (ankle) get healthy enough to come off injured reserve.

Lambert scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Lambert had been a healthy scratch for four games prior to Saturday. The 21-year-old played on the fourth line due to the absence of Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed). Lambert came away with his first NHL goal in his ninth appearance, three of which have come this season. He's added three shots on net, two hits and a minus-1 rating. Lambert is still young enough to be a quality prospect, but he is likely to head back to AHL Manitoba once the Jets get some injured players back.

Namestnikov scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Namestnikov has a goal in each of the last three games. The 32-year-old's tally in the second period Saturday stood as the game-winner, his first such goal this season. He's at six goals, one assist, 18 shots on net, 11 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 12 appearances. Namestnikov continues to see time in a second-line role and on the power play, and he could be a decent source of depth scoring in deeper fantasy formats.

Jankowski notched an assist in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.

Jankowski set up an Alexander Nikishin tally in the third period. Jankowski contributed his first point in six appearances this season. The 31-year-old has filled a part-time role so far, but the Hurricanes' numerous injuries have opened the door for him to get fourth-line minutes in the last four contests. He's supplied four shots on net, four blocked shots, two hits and two PIM and should continue to serve primarily as a defensive forward.

Stephenson scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Stephenson ended a four-game skid with his first-period tally. He also helped out on Brandon Montour's goal in the second. Stephenson is up to three goals, four helpers, 18 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances this season. The 31-year-old center is filling a second-line role and figures to offer decent offense while playing in all situations throughout 2025-26. Three of his seven points have come with the man advantage.

Laba scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.

Laba was promoted to the second line and saw 13:50 of ice time Saturday as the Rangers loaded up a top line of Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad. It's unclear whether the trio will remain intact for long, but it could lead to a boost in usage for Laba for as long as it lasts. The 22-year-old rookie has scored twice over his last four games and is up to four points, 12 shots on net, 10 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over his first 13 NHL contests.

McDavid logged three assists, including two on the power play, and added five shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

McDavid had a hand in power-play goals by Leon Draisaitl and Jack Roslovic in the second period as well as Evan Bouchard's game-winning tally in overtime. McDavid has five multi-point efforts this campaign. The 28-year-old superstar is up to 17 points (three goals, 14 assists), eight of which have come with the man advantage. He's added 42 shots on net and a minus-3 rating across 13 appearances. He's still playing better than most, but we haven't seen McDavid's absolute best yet in 2025-26.