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Zadorov recorded two assists, two blocks, two hits and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

The Bruins got contributions all over the lineup Thursday after the club's team-wide stinker in the season-opening loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The stars contributed, the fourth-line scored three goals, and Zadorov was one of two defensemen to register multiple points. Scoring isn't usually on the docket for Zadorov, who is known more for his physical style of play.

Dillon logged an assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Dillon picked up his first point as a Devil in his third game with the team. The 33-year-old blueliner has opened his New Jersey tenure on the top pairing alongside Dougie Hamilton. It's a good spot and one that could lead to some trickle-down offense, but Dillon's game is based on physicality and playing a shutdown role. He has seven hits, six blocked shots and 11 PIM over three contests in 2024-25.

McAvoy scored a power-play goal on three shots and had one blocked shot, two hits and four penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.

It took McAvoy just four seconds to score after Joel Armia went to the penalty box for tripping. It was the second goal in as many games for McAvoy, who also had an assist in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Panthers. He recorded 13 of his 47 points last season while Boston was a skater up.

Timmins logged an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Timmins has maintained a third-pairing spot for both of the Maple Leafs' games so far, leaving Timothy Liljegren to serve as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Timmins produced 10 points in 25 regular-season contests last season, but he also saw some time on the second power-play unit, which isn't expected to happen in 2024-25. His 2023-24 was interrupted by mononucleosis, but he's healthy now and seems to have a leg up to sticking in the lineup regularly this season.

Josi registered a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Josi had the secondary helper on a Filip Forsberg tally in the second period. Last year, Josi finished above a point-per-game pace for the second time in three years, producing 23 goals, 62 assists and 33 power-play points over 82 regular-season contests. The 34-year-old defenseman played 29:07 in Thursday's season-opening loss, over 10 minutes more than the next closest Nashville blueliner (Brady Skjei, 19:00). Josi figures to see heavy usage in all situations, and outside of hits, he should be a steady fantasy contributor across the board.

Harley recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Harley began 2024-25 on the second pairing with Ilya Lyubushkin, as the Stars look committed to balancing their defensive pairs with left-handed and right-handed shooters. In the playoffs last year, Harley and fellow lefty Miro Heiskanen often worked together on the top pair. The result here is likely less ice time for Harley, though he may also be able to contribute more offense with easier matchups. The 23-year-old was a standout in 2023-24 with 15 goals, 32 assists and 135 blocked shots in 79 regular-season appearances.

Hutson recorded two assists, one on the power play, one shot, two blocks and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Boston.

Hutson showed off his offensive potential with two first-period assists. He now has four points in four career NHL games. The rookie is averaging more than 20 minutes per game, including 6:42 on the power play.

Guhle had two assists, two hits, three blocked shots and finished plus-3 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

Guhle picked up a pair of primary helpers for his first points of the season. He spotted Cole Caufield alone near the net that resulted in Montreal's second goal of the first period and later his shot from the point was tipped home by Josh Anderson. Guhle usually doesn't bring much offense to the fantasy game.

Petry (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Penguins.

Petry was ruled out for the rest of the game early in the third period. It's unclear at what point the defenseman was injured. He logged a hit, one shot on goal and a minus-1 rating in 9:34 of ice time. Albert Johansson could replace Petry in the lineup Saturday versus the Predators, but the Red Wings also have Justin Holl in the AHL as a more experienced option.

Gudbranson (lower body) will draw into the lineup Thursday against Minnesota, per the NHL media site.

Gudbranson missed some preseason action due to the injury, but it seems he's fine for Columbus' Opening Night. He had six goals, 26 points, 74 PIM, 92 hits and 170 blocks in 78 contests with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Jack Johnson on Thursday.