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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.

Cozens scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Cozens opened the scoring with his fourth goal of the season, then assisted on Stutzle's second-period tally. The center has scored three goals in his last two appearances and four in his last four, suggesting his offense is gaining momentum. His five shots were particularly encouraging, and continued opportunities alongside Stutzle on the first line could help him sustain elite fantasy production. He has also posted three multi-point performances in his last four games.

Stutzle scored a goal on seven shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Stutzle set up Dylan Cozens' opening goal for his 12th assist of the season before scoring Ottawa's third tally in the second period. The star center finished October with nine goals and 21 points, setting a franchise record for points in the month. His seven shots also represented a game-high mark, reinforcing his elite fantasy value through a combination of consistent scoring, playmaking and substantial offensive involvement.

Mazur notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

Mazur has filled a part-time role on the Red Wings' fourth line to start the season. This was his second helper in eight outings on the year. He has added nine shots on net, 10 hits, two PIM and a minus-3 rating. Mazur doesn't have a clear path to a larger role and could end up out of the lineup altogether if the Red Wings get to full health once Mason Appleton (undisclosed) and Marco Kasper (upper body) are back in action.

Kolesar scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

The tally was Kolesar's first goal and point as a Red Wing after an offseason trade saw him shipped out of Vegas. The 29-year-old has held firm in a fourth-line role to open 2026-27, though the weaker supporting cast in Detroit is likely a factor in his slow start. He's added six shots on net, 41 hits, 20 PIM and 13 blocked shots through 14 appearances.

Finnie scored a power-play goal on five shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

Finnie is poised to get the first chance to be the Red Wings' new top-line center now that the team's relationship with the disgruntled Dylan Larkin (suspension) is beyond repair. Finnie has stepped up well this season with a larger role, showing that last year's surprise breakout wasn't a fluke. The 21-year-old is at six goals, four assists, 33 shots on net, 17 hits, eight blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-8 rating across 14 appearances. Finnie is a strong fantasy target as long as he's thriving in between wingers Alex DeBrincat and Viktor Arvidsson.