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Stamkos scored an empty-net goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Stamkos has shown some life in November with four goals and a helper over his last nine outings. The Predators made some line adjustments Wednesday, putting Stamkos with Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Evangelista on the top line, and the trio combined for seven points. Overall, Stamkos has five goals, two assists, 45 shots on net, 17 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 23 appearances in what's been a challenging first quarter-plus of the campaign.

O'Reilly scored a goal, dished two assists and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

O'Reilly collected all three points during the third period as the Predators erupted for five goals in the frame. The center was one of six Nashville skaters to log multiple points. The effort snapped a four-game slump for O'Reilly, who is up to seven goals and nine assists over 23 appearances. He's added 39 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while filling a top-line role.

Beecher logged a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning.

Beecher has played in four straight games for the Flames since he was claimed off waivers from the Bruins on Nov. 18. The 24-year-old has settled into a fourth-line role, which could make it tough for him to rack up points, especially on a low-scoring team. Through 10 outings overall this season, he has two points, 11 shots on net, 10 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

Thomas scored a power-play goal and placed two shots on net in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.

Thomas lit the lamp with a man advantage late in the opening period to give St. Louis a 2-1 lead. Overall, the 26-year-old center has four goals, 14 points and 29 shots on goal through 20 games this year. While he hasn't registered an assist in his last four games, he has eight points in 12 outings since his return from an upper-body injury in early November. When healthy, Thomas is the safest St. Louis forward to roster in fantasy and thrives in point-based formats. He's a tick behind the pace necessary to reach the 80-point mark, which he has hit in each of the past two regular seasons.

Guentzel notched two assists and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Guentzel had a four-game point streak snapped in Monday's win over the Flyers, but he was right back at it Wednesday. He assisted on goals by Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Declan Carlile in the first period. Guentzel is up to 12 goals, 12 helpers, 65 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 23 appearances. With just six power-play points to his name, there's still room for the 31-year-old winger to carve out more offense.

Girgensons scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Girgensons' tally stretched the Lightning's lead to 3-0 at 5:52 of the first period, and it chased Dustin Wolf from the Calgary crease. The 31-year-old Girgensons earned the 200th point of his career with the tally, and he's had to work hard to reach that milestone in his 786th appearance. The Latvian forward has been a fine depth player this year with five goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, 46 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 16 outings. After shooting 2.4 percent last year, he's at 31.2 percent in 2025-26 in a total reversal of puck luck.

Dries scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 6-3 win over Texas on Wednesday.

Dries posted his second multi-point effort of the season. He's up to five goals, 13 points, 30 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 13 appearances. Dries last played in the NHL in 2022-23, but he could be a veteran call-up option for a bottom-six spot if the Red Wings need forward depth later in the year.

Brind'Amour scored twice and added two assists in AHL Chicago's 8-4 win over Rockford on Wednesday.

Brind'Amour nearly doubled his output for the season with this four-point game. He's at five goals, four assists, 29 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 17 appearances. The 26-year-old is on pace to surpass his 24-point performance from 68 regular-season games a year ago, but he's unlikely to be near the top of the list for the Hurricanes whenever they need a forward call-up.

Toninato notched three assists in AHL Rockford's 8-4 loss to Chicago on Wednesday.

The effort put Toninato at five goals and 10 helpers through 20 outings this season. He's on pace to top his career-high 36 points from 60 regular-season outings with AHL Manitoba last year. The 31-year-old Toninato has some NHL experience as well, but the Blackhawks probably would turn to younger players first.

Geekie scored twice and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 5-3 win over Utica on Wednesday.

Geekie has gotten on the scoresheet in 11 of his 14 AHL outings this season, including four multi-point efforts. He's up to five goals and 11 assists after his first multi-goal game of the year. He made the Lightning's Opening Night roster but didn't stick, posting one assist in six NHL contests, but he's played well enough for Syracuse to be in the mix for a call-up later in the campaign.