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MacKinnon scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

MacKinnon was held off the scoresheet Wednesday in Winnipeg, but he wasted no time in bouncing back. This was his third multi-point effort of the year. The superstar center has compiled three goals, five assists, 15 shots on net, two hits and a plus-1 rating across four outings in his usual top-line role.

Geekie had a goal and two assists, all on the power play, in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Mammoth.

The goal was Geekie's first of the season after a 39-goal, 68-point campaign in 2025-26. He has scored 72 goals in the last two seasons, and he's in a great position to deliver the same kind of production this season. Geekie is skating on the top line with David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha, and he hops the boards on the top power play unit.

Toews scored twice on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

Toews had the Avalanche's first two tallies of the game. The 32-year-old defenseman has a pair of multi-point outings this season, earning two goals, two assists, five shots on net, two hits, four PIM and a plus-6 rating over four contests. Toews is in his usual spot on the first pairing, and he's also working on the second power-play unit, which should raise his floor on offense. He's worth rostering as a depth blueliner in fantasy.

Schwartz scored two goals in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

Schwartz's pair of tallies sandwiched two goals by the Flames in the third period. The 34-year-old winger has three multi-point efforts over four games with the Avalanche, providing valuable depth scoring from the third line. He's at three goals, three assists, nine shots on net, four hits and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. If Schwartz remains consistent on offense, he'll have appeal in fantasy since he plays for a strong team.

Makar scored twice, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

The Calgary native was one of three Avalanche skaters to log two goals. Makar has three goals, three assists, 10 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over four contests so far this season. That's a good pace for any defenseman. Makar should continue to pile up points throughout the year.

Swayman made 36 saves in a 6-1 win over Utah on Thursday.

Swayman is now 3-1-0 with one shutout, a 1.98 GAA and .932 save percentage in four starts this season. His three wins tie him for first in the NHL. Swayman is off to an outstanding start to the season. It may be hard to sustain these ratios, but he'll be a top-10 fantasy netminder all year.

Wedgewood stopped 26 of 29 shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flames.

Wedgewood wasn't great in his first start of the year, but the Avalanche gave him plenty of support. The 34-year-old netminder did well with a steady workload in 2025-26, posting a 2.02 GAA and a .921 save percentage over a career-high 45 regular-season games. With Mackenzie Blackwood off to a strong start this year, that kind of consistent playing time may not be available to Wedgewood. Expect Blackwood to be back in the crease Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, though the two goalies should split next week's home-and-home set against the Stars.

Pastrnak scored two power-play goals and added two assists, including one with the man advantage, in a 6-1 win over Utah on Thursday.

The goals were his first two of the season and the Bruins' first two on the man advantage. The team went into the contest 0-for-10 through four games. One of Pastrnak's goals stood as the winner. It was his 19th four-point game to move past Adam Oates for eighth most in team history, and he tied Brad Marchand (442) for fourth on the franchise's all-time goals list. Pastrnak needs just five more goals to tie Patrice Bergeron (427) for third on the list, and he could pass Phil Esposito (459) this season if he hits the 40-goal mark.

Coleman scored a power-play goal Thursday in a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Coleman beat Dennis Hildeby high glove side from the left circle. He plays a lead role on the Wild's second power-play unit, and all three of his points this season (two goals, one assist) have come with the man advantage. Coleman will give you surprising value off the wire, at least for now. It won't last, though, or at least his history suggests it won't. Coleman is a pretty consistent mid-to-high 30s point guy, but he does have one standout 30-goal, 54-point season. Take advantage for now.

Wallstedt made 32 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Lightning on Thursday.

It was Wallstedt's first regulation loss of the season, but the loss wasn't on him. He earned the game's third star for his performance. Wallstedt is now 2-1-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .927 save percentage; he has started all four Minnesota games so far.