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Lindholm logged a pair of assists, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Lindholm recorded his second multi-point effort in his last five outings, a span in which he has three goals and three assists. The center is doing well in a third-line role, though his recent surge has been partially fueled by his power-play time. He's at 10 points, 22 shots on net, seven hits, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 12 appearances to start the season. He could enjoy a bounce-back year after missing the 50-point mark in three straight campaigns.

Khusnutdinov scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Khusnutdinov has three points over his last four games. In that stretch, he also signed a three-year extension, solidifying his place as part of the Bruins' supporting cast. Khusnutdinov is up to three goals, three assists, 12 shots on net, nine hits, five blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 12 appearances this season, mainly in a middle-six role.

Laba logged two assists, including one while shorthanded, and added two hits in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Laba saw a five-game drought come to an end with his first multi-point effort of the season. The 23-year-old is filling a third-line role, mainly as a defensive center, so he won't be a steady source of points. He's racked up four helpers, 11 shots on net, 27 hits, seven blocked shots and six PIM through 13 outings this season.

Ostlund scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Ostlund continues to chip in with a goal and three helpers over his last four games. The 22-year-old is filling a second-line role as well as a spot on the top power-play unit, giving him a good foundation to build his offense on this year. He has three goals, five helpers, 24 shots on net, six PIM and a plus-4 rating over 11 outings.

Sourdif notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Sourdif missed the previous two games due to an illness. The 24-year-old returned to a fourth-line center spot, logging 15:26 of ice time. The depth of the Capitals' offense is a gift and a curse for Sourdif, who should have decent linemates throughout the year despite a limited role. He has two points, eight shots on net, 14 hits and eight PIM across eight appearances.

Strome scored twice on five shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Strome broke out for his first multi-point game since Opening Night. The 29-year-old center has ramped up his offense lately with four points and 12 shots over his last three games. On the year, he has three goals, six helpers, 24 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 10 appearances. The Capitals' offense is deep, but Strome should see something in the neighborhood of a top-six role throughout the year.

Gaucher was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Gaucher appeared in three games with the Flyers during his stint in the NHL, where he posted a plus-1 rating, two shots on net, seven hits and three blocked shots. With the Flyers off until Tuesday, it gives them time to get either Owen Tippett (upper body) and Travis Konecny (lower body) from injured reserve, which could explain Gaucher's return to the AHL. He'l return to Lehigh Valley, where he's posted four goals, eight points and 15 shots on net in just six outings this season.

Mittelstadt scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Mittelstadt opened the scoring with his 100th career NHL goal, then assisted on Fraser Minten's third-period power-play winner. The veteran center has four goals this season and continues to provide useful secondary scoring for Boston, but regular scoring opportunities might be limited as long as he continues to operate in a middle-six role.

Minten scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Minten helped on Marat Khusnutdinov's second-period tally before scoring the eventual game-winner in the third while the Bruins had the man advantage. The young center has five goals this season, and his power-play involvement adds another dimension to his fantasy appeal. The lack of consistency has been an issue, though. Over the Bruins' last eight games, Minten has failed to crack the scoresheet four times but also had three multi-point performances.

Hagens scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Hagens assisted on Casey Mittelstadt's opening goal before scoring his fourth of the season to put Boston ahead 4-3 in the third period. The rookie continues to show encouraging offensive instincts, particularly around the net, where he's finding opportunities to finish scoring plays. His recent production makes him worth monitoring in deeper leagues, although his secondary offensive role could limit his consistency.