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Pinto scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Pinto has tallied twice over three games since signing his four-year, $30 million contract extension. The 25-year-old center remains in a middle-six role for the Senators. His goal-scoring pace has slowed a bit, but he remains productive all-around with a dash of physicality and an uptick in playmaking. He's at 10 goals, six helpers, 52 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 20 appearances, putting him well on his way to a career year.

Zibanejad notched two power-play assists and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Zibanejad has gotten on the scoresheet in six of the last eight games, producing three goals and five assists in that span. The 32-year-old forward had a hand in both of J.T. Miller's goals in Thursday's loss. For the season, Zibanejad is up to 14 points (seven on the power play), 68 shots on net, 30 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 22 appearances in a top-six role.

Edstrom scored a goal in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Edstrom saw just 5:52 of ice time in the contest, but he was able to get his first goal of the season. The 25-year-old forward has played mostly in a fourth-line role throughout 2025-26, and he has occasionally been a healthy scratch. He's at three points, 15 shots on net, 39 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 19 appearances. Barring an increase from his 9:39 of average ice time, Edstrom won't be an option in most fantasy formats.

Miller scored two power-play goals on three shots, added two hits and went minus-4 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Miller has three goals and an assist over his last five games. These goals were his first power-play points since a helper Oct. 23 versus the Sharks. The 32-year-old forward is up to six goals, 12 points (four on the power play), 51 shots on net, 54 hits, six PIM and a minus-7 rating through 22 contests. He's on pace for his worst full-length season since 2018-19 with the Lightning, but Miller has the talent and the ice time (20:41 per game) to find another gear on offense.

Lapierre picked up two assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.

The Capitals' fourth line had a productive night, as Lapierre, Ethen Frank and Sonny Milano combined for four goals and eight points. Lapierre snapped a 12-game point drought with his performance, and the 23-year-old center doubled his offensive output on the season -- he has just four assists in 20 games.

Strome pocketed three assists, two on the power play, in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.

The 28-year-old center had a hand in two of Alex Ovechkin's three goals on the night, helping the future Hall of Famer to his 33rd career hat trick. Strome has put together a productive November alongside his illustrious linemate, delivering three goals and 10 points in 10 games after missing the last couple contests in October with a lower-body injury.

Necas logged three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Necas has four goals and six assists during his five-game point streak. He had a hand in two goals by Nathan MacKinnon and one by Cale Makar in this contest. Necas is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 45 shots on net, 22 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-19 rating over 20 outings this season, matching his point total from a 30-game sample following his trade from the Hurricanes last year. It would be another sizable leap to see Necas become a 100-point player this year after his gains in 2024-25, but playing alongside MacKinnon has its benefits.

Colton scored an empty-net goal on five shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Colton has scored in back-to-back games for the first time this season, and he's gotten on the scoresheet in three straight outings. The 29-year-old forward has found a little chemistry with Brock Nelson on the second line. Colton is up to four goals, 11 points, 44 shots on net, 45 hits and a plus-4 rating through 20 appearances. He's a reliable option for 30-40 points when healthy for the full season, and that should hold true if he can maintain his spot on the second line.

Nelson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Nelson has a four-game point streak going, earning three goals and three assists in that span. He's put up multiple points in each of the last two contests, the first times he's done that this season. The second-line center is up to six goals, five helpers, 35 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 20 outings. His tally Thursday was his first power-play point since Opening Night, and his offense should increase if he can improve in that situation.

Frank scored two goals, one on the power play, and added two even-strength assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.

The 27-year-old winger's first career multi-point performance in the NHL was a memorable one, as Frank struck twice in 98 seconds early in the second period to give the Capitals a 3-1 lead that they wouldn't relinquish. He had just three assists in his first nine games this season, and while he's shown offensive upside in the AHL -- he racked up 20 goals and 28 points in only 35 games for Hershey last season -- and is beginning to get some power-play shifts, his fourth-line role at even strength still severely limits his fantasy appeal.