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McDavid scored a shorthanded goal on three shots and added three assists (two on the power play) in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Ducks.

This was McDavid's fifth game of at least four points already this season. The 29-year-old superstar's point streak is up to 17 games, with 10 goals and 34 assists in the season-opening surge. There really aren't enough superlatives for what he's done in 2026-27 -- fantasy managers who took him first overall must feel like they won the jackpot.

Carlsson notched a pair of power-play assists and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.

Carlsson got back on the multi-point train, earning his fifth such effort during his six-game point streak. He has three goals and 10 assists in that span. The 21-year-old center is up to five goals, 19 helpers, 16 power-play points, 26 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 16 appearances.

Thomas scored a power-play goal on four shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils.

Thomas has two goals and three assists over his last four outings. The top-line center has had a bit of spotty offense over the first month-plus of the season, but his overall usage hasn't been affected. He's at three goals, eight assists, 22 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances. Thomas is a fine second option at center in fantasy, especially for managers chasing helpers.

McTavish scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist, logged two hits and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils.

McTavish's hot start to the season had worn off with a five-game point drought. His line got shuffled up, with Aleksanteri Kaskimaki joining on the opposite wing from Connor McMichael. With the offense sparked again, McTavish will look to focus on consistency moving forward. He has seven goals, five helpers, 47 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-4 rating over 16 appearances to begin his time with the Blues.

Hughes recorded two assists, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blues.

Hughes has four goals and three assists over his last three games, all of which are multi-point efforts. The 25-year-old center is running the show on offense for the Devils this season, totaling eight goals, 13 helpers, 65 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 16 appearances. He's gotten on the scoresheet in 12 of those games. Injuries have kept Hughes under the 80-point mark the last three years, but he's tracking above a 100-point pace if he can stay healthy.

Boqvist scored a goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blues.

Boqvist snapped a three-game dry spell with the tally. The 28-year-old forward has been effective as a secondary scorer from a bottom-six role, though not to a level to earn much attention in fantasy. He's at five goals, two assists, 21 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-3 rating across 14 appearances this season. Since the Devils aren't carrying an extra forward at this time, Boqvist's place in the lineup should be safe.

Schenn scored a goal, distributed an assist, served two PIM and had three hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Schenn logged his first multi-point game since Oct. 6 in Thursday's clash, as he scored to tie the game at two apiece early in the second period before helping Victor Eklund tie the game at three later in the period. Overall, the 35-year-old Schenn is up to five goals, 11 points, 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 34 hits over 15 games this season. His proven track record keeps him in the fantasy conversation in deep leagues, and his recent run of six points over his last seven appearances warrants him a look as a streaming option in 10-team formats.

Aho recorded two assists, went plus-3 and launched four shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Aho picked up an assist on each of the goals scored by his two linemates, Andrei Svechnikov and William Carrier. With the pair of apples, Aho is up to 14 assists, 23 points, 53 shots on net, a plus-10 rating and 14 hits over 18 outings this season. In half of his 12 most recent games, the 29-year-old center has recorded a multi-point effort. He remains an elite fantasy option in all formats and is trending towards his fourth campaign over the last six seasons with 80-plus points.

Kotkaniemi tallied a goal, fired three shots on net and recorded two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Kotkaniemi fed off the early momentum generated by Logan Stankoven's goal under a minute into regulation with a tally of his own at the 3:20 mark. Overall, the 26-year-old Kotkaniemi now has five goals, eight points, 17 shots on net, a plus-5 rating, 18 shots on net and eight blocked shots across 16 games this season. He's starting to heat back up in the goal-scoring department with two tallies over his last three games. However, his ceiling in fantasy is capped from the Hurricanes' fourth line.

Stankoven scored a goal and put three shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Stankoven wasted no time finding the scoresheet Thursday, as he scored just 57 seconds after opening puck drop. The 23-year-old center now has 11 goals on the year, which is tied for fifth in the NHL. Overall, he's up to 17 points, a plus-14 rating, which is tied for sixth across the league, 55 shots on net and 12 blocked shots over 18 games this season. He's currently on an 11-point, seven-game run and has shown no signs of stopping soon, making Stankoven a staple for fantasy lineups in all formats for the time being.