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Ekholm scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Flames.

Ekholm returned after missing two games with a concussion and immediately contributed, beating Dustin Wolf with a point shot early in the second period. The veteran defenseman has two goals this season, and his return strengthens Edmonton's blue line at both ends of the ice. His offensive involvement provides useful fantasy value, particularly in formats that reward shots and blocked shots.

Raddysh notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Kraken.

This was Raddysh's first multi-point effort of the season. The 30-year-old defenseman is seeing top billing at even strength and on the power play, but he's still adjusting to Toronto after his breakout year with the Lightning in 2025-26. Raddysh has eight helpers, 33 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 15 appearances. The shot volume is the key here -- while he's not shooting as much as last year, he's still getting enough looks to believe that his luck will take a positive turn as the season progresses.

Mahura scored a goal and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Mahura snapped a five-game point drought with his first goal in over year. He last scored Oct. 18, 2025, also against the Maple Leafs. The defenseman has three points, seven shots on net, 12 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 10 outings this season. Mahura looks set to play regularly at least until Ryan Lindgren (upper body) comes off injured reserve.

Evans scored a goal on two shots, dished out five hits, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Evans turned in another gem of an all-around effort for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old has a point in four of the last five games and has solidified his place in the Kraken's top four with his steady play. He's at three goals, seven points, 12 shots on net, 24 hits, 17 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances this season.

Montour scored a goal, doled out three hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Montour tallied the game-winning goal with 33 seconds left in the third period. The defenseman has three goals and two assists during his active four-game point streak. Overall, he's produced 10 points, 21 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 14 hits, 27 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 12 outings. Montour's top-four role is secure, as his power-play time, making him a reliable all-around option in fantasy.

Malinski logged two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

This was Malinski's first multi-point effort of the year. He's picked up three helpers over his last two contests, and he's doing that with next to nothing in terms of power-play ice time. The defenseman has five helpers, 14 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, nine hits and a plus-9 rating across 12 appearances this season.

Burns notched two assists, four shots on goal, two hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Burns has had some trouble getting traction on offense this season. His performance Wednesday ended an eight-game drought, though he started the year with three helpers over four contests. The 41-year-old defenseman has five assists, 19 shots on net, 16 blocks, seven hits, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 13 appearances. Burns is 45 games away from setting the NHL's ironman record, which he is likely to do as long as his health holds up, as head coach Jared Bednar indicated before the season he wouldn't end the blueliner's games-played streak with a scratch.

Cormier scored twice in AHL Henderson's 4-1 win over Ontario on Wednesday

Cormier picked up his first two points of the season in this performance. The 24-year-old got a late start after opening the season on the injured non-roster list due to an undisclosed issue. Cormier will serve as organizational depth in the AHL for most or all of the campaign, though he impressed with 47 points over 49 regular-season outings last year for the Silver Knights.

Manson (lower body) is set to miss time with the injury he sustained Wednesday versus the Devils, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Noah Juulsen is expected to fill Manson's place in the lineup. A clearer timeline should emerge as Manson undergoes further testing, but it wouldn't be surprising if he landed on injured reserve.

Manson (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Devils.

Manson left the contest favoring his left leg. The defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is provided. If Manson doesn't play Saturday versus the Flames, look for Noah Juulsen to enter the lineup.