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Lindholm scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Lindholm tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with his goal. The 32-year-old defenseman is seeing power-play time early in the campaign, though that could dry up once Charlie McAvoy (suspension) is set to play, which will happen Oct. 13. Through two contests, Lindholm has generated two points, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing on Boston's top-pairing.

Hagens scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Hagens tallied his first NHL goal in the first period to put the Bruins ahead 2-1. The 19-year-old is attempting to stick at the NHL level this year, working in a third-line capacity. He's added two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots over his first two contests of the year. Since he's a 19-year-old first-round pick, Hagens is eligible to head to the AHL this season under new NHL rules, but it may be better for his development to grow in Boston rather than Providence. Hagens should already be scooped up in dynasty formats, but he's worth keeping track of throughout 2026-27 to see if he can produce enough to help in redraft leagues.

Eichel logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Eichel has had no trouble getting up to speed with five points, four shots and a plus-1 rating over two games this season. He had a hand in goals by Shea Theodore and Tomas Hertl in the third period of Friday's contest. Eichel's top-line usage and his power-play role make him one of the most reliable non-elite centers in the NHL, so he can be kept in fantasy lineups with confidence throughout the year.

Bowman scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Bowman started the game on the fourth line, but the 23-year-old winger has the skills to be a utility type of player. He found success last year in a top-six role, but he also does the little things right that make him valuable in the bottom six. It may come down to opportunities in the end. Bowman had 26 points over 54 regular-season outings last year and already has a goal, four shots and a minus-3 rating across two contests in 2026-27. If he gets promoted to a scoring line, he's worth a waiver-wire add in fantasy.

Theodore scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Theodore started the comeback attempt for the Golden Knights with a third-period tally. The push came up short, but Theodore has now earned three points, five shots and three blocks over two contests this season. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to see top billing on the Vegas blue line, which will give him the potential to return to high-scoring form after an off year in 2025-26.

Hertl scored a power-play goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

While Hertl is centering the third line to begin the year, his spot on the first power-play unit should help his offense. The 32-year-old center has a goal, nine shots, three hits, two blocked and a plus-2 rating over two contests. Hertl fell short of the 60-point mark last year with 24 goals and 34 assists over 82 regular-season games, but he still does enough to be a quality fantasy forward.

Hart allowed four goals on 20 shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Hart gave up a goal late in the first period and then allowed three more in the middle stanza. The 28-year-old netminder didn't have much to do as Vegas controlled play in the third, but the comeback effort fell short. Hart has now allowed six goals on 46 shots over his two starts this season. The Golden Knights' tight defense will limit his shots faced, but that could also lead to a lower save percentage when he's not at his best. The Golden Knights are set for a two-game road trip up next, playing in Vancouver on Sunday and in Seattle on Tuesday.

Malott scored a goal and added five hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Malott spent the last two seasons with the Kings, but he took his talents to Orange County in the offseason. The 30-year-old forward offers more upside in banger leagues -- he had 166 hits and 55 PIM over 58 regular-season games last year, compared to just nine points. With the Ducks, he's started in a fourth-line role, and it's unlikely he sees much more than that at any point in 2026-27.

Killorn scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Killorn opened the year in a second-line role, and he's expected to see ice time in all situations. The forward was limited to 33 points in 82 regular-season games last year, his lowest total in a campaign where he's made at least 60 appearances. At 37 years old, it'd be tough to expect a big bounce-back this year. Killorn can still chip in enough all-around production to help in deep fantasy formats, but he could be at risk of getting dropped down to the third line at some point in 2026-27.

Sennecke scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Sennecke's goal opened the scoring late in the first period. The 20-year-old winger burst onto the scene with 23 goals, 37 assists, 197 shots, 97 hits and 62 PIM over 82 regular-season outings last year. With a firm spot in the top six and a power-play role, Sennecke's evolution into a premier power forward is likely to continue this year. The only thing left to wonder is how high his ceiling will ultimately be.