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Lindholm scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago.

The Bruins kicked off the season with back-to-back games Wednesday and Thursday, and Lindholm found the back of the net with the man advantage in each one. It's a fast start to his second campaign with Boston, but the 30-year-old center hasn't topped 17 goals or 47 points in a season since 2022-23, making him a risky fantasy option until he proves he can keep it up.

Bedard produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

The 20-year-old got Chicago on the board midway through the first period before setting up Louis Crevier for a tally in the second. It was a strong performance from Bedard after he was blanked in the season opener against the Panthers on Tuesday, and the Hawks are counting on the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft to take a big step forward after he contributed 23 goals and 67 points over 82 games in 2024-25.

Scheifele recorded three assists, including one shorthanded, in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.

The Jets scored two shorthanded goals during a Dallas third-period power play, but they fell short of completing a late comeback. Scheifele assisted in each of Kyle Connor's goals and kicked off the season on a strong note. The veteran center, who has spent his entire career with the Jets, figures to be a key component of the Jets' offense as long as he stays healthy and has the body of work to prove what he can bring to the table. He's recorded at least 60 points in 10 straight seasons and has reached the 70-point plateau in three of his last four.

Barron scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.

Barron gave Winnipeg a glimpse of hope after scoring at the 9:53 mark of the third period, and even though the Jets would add two more goals in the third period, they fell short in the comeback attempt. Barron showcased impressive speed and found the twine with a backhander from close range. He registered eight goals, 15 points, 92 shots on net and 122 hits across 74 regular-season appearances with the Jets in 2024-25.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Eriksson Ek had a down season in 2024-25, scoring 14 goals, his lowest total since the 2019-20 campaign, though it's worth noting he played in only 46 regular-season games last year. His status as a top-six forward should continue to give him plenty of opportunities to produce, however, and he could top last season's scoring numbers if he stays healthy in 2025-26.

Rossi scored an even-strength goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Rossi is coming off a career-best season in 2024-25 after racking up 24 goals and 60 points, and he seems to have picked things up right where he left off in this new season. Rossi is firmly entrenched as a top-six forward for the Wild and should continue to have tons of opportunities to produce as long as he continues to skate alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, with each of them having three points in this season-opening victory.

Nobert recorded five assists in QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand's 10-4 win over Newfoundland on Thursday.

Nobert's passing is regarded as his top skill, and it was on full display in this junior-level romp. The 18-year-old is up to two goals and eight assists over five games this season. He's looking to build upon a 67-point effort over 57 regular-season games from 2024-25. Nobert was picked 85th overall in 2025 by the Golden Knights.

Dervin scored two goals on four shots in OHL Kingston's 4-2 loss to Peterborough.

This is Dervin's first full OHL campaign, and he's up to four goals and two assists in five games. The 18-year-old was selected in the third round (65th overall) in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. It's encouraging to see his offense step up, but the creative center is likely three-plus years away from being an NHL option for the Canucks.

Czata scored twice on three shots and added an assist in OHL Niagara's 7-4 loss to Brantford on Thursday.

Playing against his hometown team, Czata had an impressive showing despite the loss. The 18-year-old center has eight goals and three assists over six games this season, which is an improved scoring touch, though he's done it on just 16 shots. Czata is a second-round pick (2025) of the Lightning and signed his entry-level deal in July after a 55-point effort over 68 regular-season games in 2024-25. Despite his recent scoring success, he's viewed as more of a checking-line option if he makes the NHL.

Glass scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Glass opens 2025-26 as the Devils' third-line center. The 26-year-old tied the game at 2-2 in the second period off a feed from Luke Hughes. Glass has some potential after putting up 22 points in 65 regular-season appearances a year ago, including seven points in 14 outings with the Devils after he was acquired from the Penguins. His career high is 35 points in 72 games with the Predators in 2022-23, but with teams focusing on Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes, Glass could get more room to work with this year.