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Horvat scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

Horvat opened the scoring 1:08 into the game and assisted on a Kyle Palmieri tally just before the five-minute mark. Despite that hot start, Horvat and the Islanders weren't able to maintain momentum throughout the game. He has four multi-point efforts in nine outings this season, which gives him six goals and five assists in addition to 34 shots on net and a plus-6 rating. He's a valuable all-situation center and should continue to be productive for fantasy managers.

Minten scored an empty-net goal and added four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Minten has a point in each of the last two games, as well as three shots on net and eight hits. The 21-year-old forward continues to see action on the third line, though he's twice been under 10 minutes of ice time over the last five games. Overall, he has three points, 15 shots on net, 22 hits, 13 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances this season.

Geekie scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Geekie is on an incredible tear with six goals over his last five games, a span in which he has posted 18 shots on net. The 27-year-old is thriving on the top line with Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak. Through 12 outings, Geekie has eight tallies, two assists, 25 shots on goal and 22 hits, and just two of his 10 points have come on the power play despite his place on the top unit. He won't be this efficient as a scorer forever, but Geekie still has enough upside through a cushy role on a scoring line to help in fantasy.

Eyssimont scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Eyssimont already has a pair of multi-point efforts this season. He's earned four points over his last four outings and is up to three goals and four assists through 12 contests overall. The 29-year-old forward has added 27 shots on net, seven hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-4 rating. His recent play may make him worth a look in deeper fantasy formats.

Lindholm scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Lindholm earned his first multi-point effort since Opening Night with this performance. He had only two points in his previous six outings. For the season, the 30-year-old center is up to nine points, including seven on the power play, through 12 contests. He's added 22 shots on net, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating while filling a top-line role. He's well on his way to making 2025-26 better than last season, when he had 47 points in 82 regular-season games.

Thomas (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Vancouver, but he is making progress in his recovery, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

Thomas has missed St. Louis' past two games because of his injury. He has a goal and six points in eight appearances in 2025-26. When Thomas is ready to return, he'll likely serve on the Blues' top line and first power-play unit. His return would probably push Pius Suter out of the top six.

Dvorsky was recalled from AHL Springfield on Wednesday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Dvorsky made two regular-season appearances for the Blues last year but began the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. He's had a solid start to the year with the Thunderbirds, racking up three goals, two assists and four PIM over his first six appearances of the season. He'll provide additional depth for the NHL club since Robert Thomas (upper body) has missed the last two games.

Hayden was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

After being called up by the Kraken on Oct. 17, Hayden made three appearances with the NHL club. He was held scoreless with seven hits and two blocked shots, but he didn't appear in any of Seattle's last three games and should have an opportunity to see more consistent time on the ice in the minors.

Carlsson scored a shorthanded goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Panthers.

Both points came in the second period, with Carlsson's second career shortie opening the scoring on the night. The 20-year-old was the only Ducks shooter to squander his shootout attempt, but it was still another strong performance from the second overall pick in the 2023 Draft. Carlsson's gotten onto the scoresheet in seven of the last eight games, compiling four goals and 11 points over that stretch, including four helpers with the man advantage.

Hertl produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

After helping to set up Pavel Dorofeyev for Vegas' first goal of the night in the first period, Hertl iced the win late in the third with an empty-netter. The 31-year-old center has delivered four goals and nine points in 10 games, putting him on an early pace for his best campaign since he gave the Sharks 74 points in 77 regular-season games back in 2018-19.