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  • Zach Hyman C | EDM

    Oilers' Zach Hyman: Tallies goal Thursday

    Hyman scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

    Hyman has been a solid contibutor offensively, and even though he hasn't been as good as Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl, Hyman remains a valuable fantasy option in all formats. His scoring numbers are eye-popping, as he has recorded 11 goals and 17 points across his last 14 contests.

  • Oilers' Connor McDavid: Racks up two more points

    McDavid notched an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

    McDavid recorded a third consecutive multi-point performance, and his impressive point streak is now up to 17 games -- the last time he failed to crack the scoresheet was the 1-0 loss to the Wild on Dec. 2. The star playmaker has racked up points in all but six of his 44 games this season, and he's on pace the clear the 140-point threshold -- a feat he's achieved once in his career.

  • Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Finds twine in return

    Malkin scored a power-play goal on four shots and served two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.

    Malkin ripped a one-timer to score on a power play in his return from an upper-body injury, which kept him sidelined for 15 games. With his effort in the triumphant return, the 20-year NHL veteran has nine goals, 30 points and 70 shots on net through 27 games this season. While the Penguins had their ups and downs without Malkin in the lineup, his return serves as an immediate boost to their lineup. Dating back to the games prior to his injury, the 39-year-old has a three-game point streak, and he has failed to find the scoresheet just seven times when healthy this season. While he slotted into Thursday's lineup as the second-line left winger, he will likely be eased back into his regular role up the center of the ice over the next few games. If Malkin ended up on fantasy waivers due to his injury, he is a priority add in all league formats, as he is on pace for 70-plus points this season.

  • Predators' Ryan O'Reilly: Pots shortie in SO win

    O'Reilly scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Islanders.

    O'Reilly continues to stand out as one of the most consistent players for the Predators, and he's tallied points in 12 of his last 15 games. Over that span, O'Reilly has notched 16 points (four goals, 12 helpers) with 28 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. He should continue to have tons of opportunity to produce as a player who's present in power-play, even-strength and penalty-killing situations.

  • Sean Monahan C | CLB

    Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan: Provides pair of helpers

    Monahan notched two assists in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

    Monahan has three points over two games since he returned from an undisclosed injury. The rest during his four-game absence has likely helped fuel his uptick in production after he battled a nagging injury. The 31-year-old center is now at 22 points, 70 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-3 rating through 39 contests in 2025-26.

  • Kent Johnson C | CLB

    Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Finds twine in loss

    Johnson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

    Johnson ended a seven-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has moved around the lineup lately, but he was on the second line with 16:41 of ice time Thursday, his highest total since Nov. 26 versus the Maple Leafs. Johnson has fallen far short of expectations created from his 24-goal, 57-point 2024-25 campaign, earning just four goals, eight assists, 63 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 42 outings this season. He's shooting just 6.3 percent in 2025-26 compared to 19.5 percent last year -- once he can find a middle ground, he should be a much more consistent scorer.

  • Boone Jenner C | CLB

    Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Earns two points in loss

    Jenner scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged three hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

    Jenner earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 16 versus the Ducks. The 32-year-old has picked up two goals and four assists over his last six outings to stay productive in a top-six role. He's now at seven goals, 21 points, 68 shots on net, 66 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 29 appearances, numbers right in line with what he did in an injury-shortened 2024-25 campaign.

  • Tomas Hertl C | LV

    Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl: Records two helpers in win

    Hertl notched two assists, including one on the power play, fired five shots on goal and added two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Hertl has four points over his last two outings. He contributed his assists on goals by Mark Stone and Brett Howden in this contest, which were the Golden Knights' last two tallies of the game. Hertl is up to 34 points (14 on the power play), 115 shots on net, 55 hits, 17 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 42 appearances. He's in a third-line role on paper but is still seeing top-six usage in reality, so fantasy managers should be able to continue to trust Hertl's production.

  • Golden Knights' Brett Howden: Adds insurance tally

    Howden scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Howden has scored in consecutive contests, and he's earned two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The 27-year-old forward started the season slow, but he's picking up the pace in the middle stretch while filling a third-line role. He's up to nine goals, 15 points, 45 shots on net, 66 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 38 appearances so far.

  • Jack Eichel C | LV

    Golden Knights' Jack Eichel: One of each Thursday

    Eichel scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Eichel netted the Golden Knights' go-ahead goal at 13:07 of the second period. He also helped out on Mark Stone's tally before the end of the frame, which stood as the game-winner. Eichel has four points over his last three contests and is up to 13 goals, 45 points (18 on the power play), 128 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 35 outings this season.

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