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Draisaitl scored a goal on two shots, added two assists, went plus-3 and logged three hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.

Draisaitl got the Oilers on the board at 1:34 of the third period and also set up Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard for goals later in the frame to erase a 3-0 deficit. With 10 points over his last three outings, Draisaitl is absolutely dominating in a top-six role. He's up to a total of 26 goals, 51 assists, 147 shots on net and a plus-14 rating through 52 appearances this season.

Dach had a goal and an assist in a 7-3 win against the Avalanche on Thursday.

The points were Dach's first since his return from injury Jan. 20, and his first since Nov. 8, 2025 (eight games). He has never lived up to his promise as the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He's also never been healthy -- Dach has never played more than 70 games a season, and that was 2021-22. There's promise, but there are a lot of headaches, too.

Suzuki had two goals and an assist in a 7-3 victory over Colorado on Thursday.

One goal came on the power play; the other was scored while shorthanded. Suzuki got back on the scoresheet after being held pointless Tuesday against Vegas. He has 18 goals, 44 assists and 116 shots in 54 games this season, and he's now in a three-way tie with Martin Necas and Jason Robertson for 10th in NHL scoring. Suzuki is on pace to best his career mark in points, which he set last year (30 goals, 59 assists).

Girgensons picked up two assists in a 4-1 win over the Jets on Thursday.

The points were his first in seven games. Girgensons had one hit Thursday; he has 116 in 45 games this season. Unfortunately, that single category strength isn't enough to make him fantasy worthy.

Gourde had a goal and two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg. He also had four hits.

It was Gourde's first goal in nine games (three assists). He has seven goals, 14 assists and 74 shots in 52 games this season. Gourde centers the third line in Tampa Bay, and his fantasy value is slim at this point in his career, other than hits. He has 68 this season.

Catton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

The Kraken didn't provide an official description of his injury, but Catton's head took contact from Oliver Ekman-Larsson during the first period. It's not yet clear if Catton is being evaluated for a concussion. Until more information is available, consider the 20-year-old day-to-day leading up to Saturday's game in Vegas.

Read scored a goal and added an assist in OHL Niagara's 6-3 win over Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday.

Read, a third-round pick of the Ducks in 2025, has struggled mightily this season. He has just 11 points over 42 appearances this season, including nine points in 32 contests since he was traded to Niagara from London back in October. Read's lack of offense is a significant concern -- he has 26 points in 45 appearances with London in the 2024-25 regular season.

Hughes left Thursday's game versus the Predators after tweaking something in his lower body. Head coach Sheldon Keefe was not overly concerned about Hughes' status, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Hughes retreated to the locker room twice in the first period, and he was unable to come back after his second exit. The 24-year-old center should be considered day-to-day currently. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Saturday versus the Senators, but for now, it doesn't seem like his Olympic participation is at risk.

Zacha won't return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia because of an upper-body injury.

Zacha scored a goal at 10:30 of the first period to put Boston ahead 2-0, and he logged 10:46 of ice time before exiting the game. He's up to 15 goals and 37 points in 54 outings, including Thursday's action. If Zacha can't play Saturday in Tampa Bay, then Alex Steeves might draw into the lineup. However, Elias Lindholm (upper body) couldn't play against the Flyers, so it's also possible that Lindholm will draw into the lineup Saturday, which would likely leave Steeves as a healthy scratch even if Zacha is unavailable.

Kyrou (upper body) is expected to play against Florida on Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Kyrou left Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has 11 goals and 24 points in 43 outings in 2025-26.