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Verhaeghe scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 win over Chicago.

Verhaeghe gave Florida a 2-1 lead at 14:08 of the first period while on the power play. He wired the puck over Spencer Knight's right shoulder, who was scrambling to get in position after wandering out to play the puck. Verhaeghe delivered just 53 regular-season points last year after two straight 70-plus campaigns. However, he's also one of just six active NHLers to win three Stanley Cups. With the team missing key forwards because of injuries, Verhaeghe will be one of the players looked to for extra offense. That's a great opportunity for managers who got him a few rounds lower than expected based on last year's output.

Necas scored twice on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Necas opened the scoring 48 seconds into the second period off a feed from Nathan MacKinnon before adding a power-play tally in the third. It's a hot start to the year for Necas, who is in a contract year and could be poised for massive production while skating with MacKinnon. In the 2024-25 regular season, Necas had a career-best 83 points over 79 games between Carolina and Colorado -- it wouldn't be surprising if he puts up similar numbers this year.

Teravainen had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

The line of Teravainen, Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi accounted for all of the Hawks' scoring Tuesday, with each man delivering a two-point effort. Teravainen has put up at least 53 points in six of his last eight regular seasons, with injuries curtailing his scoring in the other two. He's 31 years old, but Teravainen will provide solid veteran scoring on a young and upcoming squad.

Nazar had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss to Florida on Tuesday.

Nazar, 21, is the sixth Blackhawks player age 21 or younger to put up a multi-point effort in a season-opening game in the past 40 years. The young pivot is poised for a breakout year. Nazar is coming off a 12-goal, 14-assist, 91-shot season in 2024-25 (53 games).

Malkin delivered two assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

Malkin set up both of Justin Brazeau's goals -- a perfect backhander in the first period and an empty-netter in the final frame with 2:12 left in the game. Malkin might be past his prime, but the veteran center remains a productive player even if he's no longer the elite forward he was during his prime years. Malkin recorded 16 goals and 34 assists across 68 regular-season contests in 2024-25.

Hryckowian was called up from AHL Texas on Tuesday.

Hryckowian missed out on the Stars' initial roster for cap-related reasons, but he'll now take his spot with the big club. The 24-year-old has a chance to carve out an NHL role while Jamie Benn (upper body) is on long-term injured reserve for likely the first month of the season or more.

Stenlund (undisclosed) will be evaluated further after leaving Tuesday's practice early, Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports reports.

It's unclear at this time if Stenlund will be available to play against Colorado on Thursday in Utah's regular-season opener. The 29-year-old forward had 14 goals and 28 points in 82 games during the 2024-25 regular season. If Stenlund sits out Opening Night, Andrew Agozzino could fill in on the fourth line.

Hayton (undisclosed) is day-to-day, according to Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports on Tuesday.

Hayton sported a non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice while subbing in during line rushes and power-play drills. He still has time to recover before Thursday's regular-season opener against the Avalanche. If he receives the green light to play, he will probably slot into a middle-six role. Hayton amassed 20 goals, 46 points and 155 shots on net across 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

Dorofeyev (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Kings, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Dorofeyev participated in Tuesday's practice and is likely to receive clearance to return to the lineup after missing some time during the preseason. He compiled 35 goals, 52 points and 254 shots on net across 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Dorofeyev will likely occupy a middle-six role and could see time on the top power-play combination this campaign.

Blueger is contending with an undisclosed injury and won't be available for at least the first three games of the 2025-26 season, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia on Tuesday.

Blueger was injured in Friday's preseason game versus the Oilers, and general manager Patrik Allvin said Tuesday that the 31-year-old forward is expected to be out "another week." With that update in mind, Blueger shouldn't be expected to return to the lineup until Oct. 16 in Dallas at the earliest. The 2012 second-round pick appeared in all 82 games in 2024-25, chipping in eight goals and 26 points.