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Leonard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Leonard has notched five goals and two assists in six AHL appearances this campaign. In the 2025-26 NHL regular season, he earned two goals, four points, 11 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 11 appearances for Detroit.

Forsberg stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Forsberg couldn't prevent Tage Thompson's go-ahead power-play goal midway through the third period. The veteran netminder kept Los Angeles competitive after Buffalo controlled much of the early action, though the Kings ultimately suffered their fourth loss in five home games. Forsberg's fantasy value remains in the lower tiers, as inconsistent team results limit his reliability as a starting option. The fact that he's started in just six of the Kings' 13 games this season limits his upside as well and makes Forsberg a matchup-based alternative and not much else.

Perry scored a power-play goal on nine shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Perry cut Buffalo's lead to 2-1 late in the second period when Trevor Moore's shot deflected off him, and the goal was confirmed after a successful coach's challenge. The veteran winger generated an impressive nine shots, but that was an anomaly, as he had racked up 10 total shots over his previous 10 games. Perry will continue to have fantasy upside as long as he remains in a top-six role, but it's hard to see him produce consistently since he's 41 years old already.

Luukkonen stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Luukkonen delivered a solid performance in his 200th career NHL game, helping Buffalo extend its winning streak to three contests while earning his first win since Oct. 15. The netminder has been slumping a bit lately, winning just two of his last five outings (2-1-2) while posting a 3.35 GAA and .890 save percentage over that stretch. Colten Ellis had started the previous two games, so it remains to be seen whether there will be a time-share in the Sabres' crease going forward.

Thompson scored two goals on eight shots, including the game-winning goal on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Thompson extended his scoring surge after recording a hat trick and two assists against Anaheim on Thursday, giving him five goals over his last two appearances. The star center leads Buffalo with 10 goals this season, while his eight shots Saturday highlighted his ability to generate consistent scoring opportunities. He remains a premium fantasy option across all formats, as he has 17 points (10 goals, seven helpers), 63 shots and 19:26 TOI/G in 14 games so far this season.

Quinn scored a power-play goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Quinn opened the scoring in the first period before setting up Tage Thompson's game-winning power-play goal late in the third. The winger has eight goals and six assists through 14 games, emerging as one of Buffalo's most productive offensive contributors. His prominent role alongside Thompson and consistent power-play involvement provide a strong foundation for continued fantasy success. The season is still young, but he looks on pace to surpass his career-high mark of 51 regular-season points established in 2025-26.

Nedeljkovic stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Senators. Ottawa's fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Nedeljkovic struggled to contain Ottawa's attack and allowed three goals in the second period as San Jose fell behind 4-1. Despite making 30 saves, the veteran finished with an .882 save percentage and suffered his third loss over his last four appearances. His workload continues to offer fantasy upside, but San Jose's defensive inconsistency makes him a risky option outside favorable matchups.

Ersson stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Ersson secured his first victory of the season after entering the contest with a 0-3-1 record in seven appearances. The netminder surrendered a first-period goal to Michael Misa but kept San Jose scoreless the rest of the way, finishing with an impressive .957 save percentage. With Linus Ullmark (lower body) sidelined for another week at least, Ersson should continue to receive additional starts, although his long-term fantasy appeal will depend on maintaining this level of efficiency.

Batherson scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Batherson broke a 1-1 tie early in the second period with his ninth goal of the season while extending his point streak to seven games. The winger has accumulated six goals and six assists during that stretch, establishing himself as one of Ottawa's most productive offensive contributors alongside star center Tim Stutzle. His combination of consistent scoring, shot generation and prominent offensive responsibilities makes him a valuable fantasy option across standard formats. However, he might be due for some regression, as he's also sporting an unsustainable 31.6 shot percentage during the ongoing seven-game point streak.

Pinto scored an empty-net goal on one shot and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Pinto assisted on Ridly Greig's shorthanded goal in the second period before sealing the victory with an empty-netter late in the third. The center has five goals and six assists this season, and he continues to find ways to produce, although the lack of consistency has been a bit of an issue. Even though he's on a three-game point streak, it's worth noting that he's failed to crack the scoresheet in four of his last eight games dating back to Oct. 15.