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Misa (lower body) is regarded as being week-to-week, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Friday.

Misa missed Wednesday's 6-1 win over Seattle after sustaining the injury during a team practice. San Jose has been easing the 18-year-old into the NHL, and consequently, he was a healthy scratch in two of San Jose's three games before the injury. Misa has a goal and three points in seven appearances this season.

Carlson recorded a shorthanded goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Stars.

Carlsson found the twine in the third period with a shortie that also proved to be the game-winner, snapping a brief two-game goal drought in the process. Carlsson's been excellent of late and is riding an eight-game point streak while cracking the scoresheet in all but two of his 13 appearances this season. He's up to 20 points already (six goals, 14 assists) on an impressive, if unsustainable, 20.7 percent shooting.

Strome scored a goal on five shots, supplied two assists, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

Strome led the charge in the Capitals' second-period rally, getting them on the board midway through the frame before assisting on goals by Rasmus Sandin and Tom Wilson. The 28-year-old Strome has four points over three games since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him two contests. For the season, Strome is at four goals, 14 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-10 rating across 12 outings. He should be locked in as the top-line center while Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) is out with a long-term injury.

Dewar scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Dewar had been limited to one assist over his previous six games. The 26-year-old has filled in nicely as a fourth-line forward, though the Penguins' mounting injury woes could allow him to see more ice time in the near future -- he had a season-high 15:21 in Thursday's win. Dewar is at six points, 29 shots on net and 37 hits through 15 outings, so he has plenty of appeal in banger leagues.

Kapanen scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Kapanen snapped a six-game goal drought with his tally, which put the Canadiens ahead 3-2 in the middle of the third period. The 22-year-old continues to contribute fairly regularly from a middle-six role, racking up five goals, three helpers, 18 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 14 appearances. He's most useful in deeper fantasy formats, but he's making a good impression in his first season as a full-time NHLer.

Evans scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Evans remains an important part of the Canadiens' defensive structure. He was listed on the fourth line Thursday but still saw 18:01 of ice time as the Canadiens tried and failed to protect a lead in the third period. The 29-year-old has just two goals and three points through 14 outings this season, so it looks like a repeat of his 36-point effort over 82 regular-season contests last year won't be happening. He's added 17 shots on net, 18 hits, 16 blocked shots and 10 PIM in 2025-26.

Dach scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Dach has three goals over his last two games. The 24-year-old had been dropped to the fourth line earlier in the season, but his recent rebound in performance has gotten him back into the middle six. Overall, he has four goals, two helpers, 17 shots on net, 12 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances.

Glass scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Glass missed seven games due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old saw 13:30 of ice time in his return, which was his second-highest mark through seven contests this season. He's produced three goals, 13 shots on net and six PIM while primarily playing in a third-line role with a bit of power-play time, though he's not a lock to be on the second unit.

Amadio scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Amadio has three goals over his last four games. The 29-year-old is finding some consistency in a middle-six role after a slow start to the season. Overall, he has four goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, 21 hits and 13 blocked shots through 14 appearances, which should be enough for him to maintain steady ice time.

Kuraly scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.

Kuraly has two points over his last four games. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay on the Bruins' fourth line so far, racking up five points, 22 shots on net, 16 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances to begin his second stint with the team. Kuraly's low-scoring production won't generate much buzz for fantasy outside of banger leagues, as he has produced no fewer than 150 hits in four straight seasons.