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Roslovic was credited with a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 7-2 win or loss against Edmonton.

The points extended his scoring streak to three games and six points (two goals, four assists). Roslovic was the last Maple Leafs player to touch the puck before the Oilers put the puck behind their own goalie. The winger has always been able to play up the lineup, as illustrated by his gig beside Auston Matthews in Toronto. Roslovic has excellent speed, a sharp shot and good playmaking vision, but he's always been dependent on the quality of the talent on his line. He simply can't carry a line on his own. Roslovic has been a strong fantasy contributor early this season. He has five goals, seven assists and 36 shots in 13 games so far.

Lombardi notched three assists in OHL Flint's 6-2 win over Saginaw on Saturday.

Lombardi is thriving as a playmaker this season with five goals and 11 assists over 10 games. The Kings prospect should continue to pile up points -- he was above a point-per-game pace last year, which at least partially helped him earn his entry-level deal last December.

Matthews scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-2 win or loss against Edmonton.

It came on a nice 2-on-1 with Easton Cowan, who threaded a pass through the defender's feet to Matthews' tape, and he snapped a quick shot high inside the left post. Tristan Jarry had no chance. Matthews has nine goals, 10 assists and 39 shots in 13 games this season. He was held off the score sheet the first two games this season, but after that, he's never gone more than one game without an offensive contribution.

Laughton scored the Kings' only goal in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.

He also had two hits, one block and one shot. Laughton has two goals and five shots in his last three games. He has two goals and one assist in nine games this campaign. His fantasy value sits in banger formats. Laughton has delivered at least 109 hits in nine consecutive seasons and put up double-digit goals eight times in that span. In 2026-27, he has 23 hits.

Roy (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Nashville, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Roy has already missed the last five games, and he was still wearing a non-contact jersey during Saturday's practice. The 29-year-old forward has two goals, four points, 10 shots on net, four blocked shots and nine hits in six outings this season.

Shaw was called up from AHL Iowa on Saturday.

Shaw has three goals, nine points and 13 PIM in nine appearances with Iowa in 2026-27. Although the 27-year-old has been an offensive force in the minors, Shaw will likely serve in a bottom-six role if he draws into Minnesota's lineup.

Back was placed on long-term injured reserve on Saturday.

Back's shift to long-term injured reserve was done in tandem with Esa Lindell's retroactive placement on IR. The 26-year-old Back sustained his finger injury during the Stars' clash with the Avalanche on Oct. 14. Prior to going down, the center had posted an assist, two PIM, four shots on net, five hits and nine blocked shots over seven outings. In his absence, Colin Blackwell should continue to see a consistent role.

Merkulov (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Saturday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Merkulov began the 2026-27 campaign on the Avalanche's non-roster injured list. If he clears waivers, he will likely report to AHL Colorado.

Steel (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's home clash against the Islanders, per Robert Tiffin of NHL.com.

Steel was noted to have received an injection as a part of his treatment process for an undisclosed injury and will be held out of Sunday's lineup. Sunday's outing will be the first he has missed this season. Before sustaining the injury, he had posted a goal, three points, 13 shots on net and eight hits across 10 games this season. In Steel's absence, there's a chance that David Perron makes his debut for Dallas.

Backlund (upper body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Backlund will miss his second straight game, but he is close to returning. He has contributed one goal, two points, 24 shots on net and seven hits in eight appearances this season.