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Washe scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Devils.

Washe has emerged as a decent depth scorer for the Ducks. Thursday was the first time he's been held without a hit this season, but he typically brings a physical edge. He's at three goals, two assists, 10 shots, 33 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 10 appearances in a fourth-line role.

Hischier scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Hischier has scored four of his five goals this season on the power play. The 27-year-old has a total of seven points, 22 shots on net, nine hits and five blocked shots over 10 outings. He's often been effective with the man advantage, but it would be a positive to see some even-strength production to stabilize his output.

Bjugstad (pectoral), Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command and a pair of draft picks were traded to the Jets from the Devils on Friday in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.

Bjugstad underwent surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle in September, and he was transferred to long-term injured reserve in early October. The 34-year-old isn't expected to be in the mix to return to game action until at least January, but he'll likely have the chance to compete for a bottom-six role once he's cleared to suit up.

Mercer, Alexander Command, Nico Daws, Nick Bjugstad (pectoral) and a pair of draft picks were traded to the Jets from the Devils on Friday in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.

Mercer appeared in all 82 regular-season games with the Devils across the past five seasons, and he appeared in the team's first 10 matchups of the 2026-27 campaign. He's recorded no goals, four assists, nine hits and eight blocked shots while averaging 15:06 of ice time to begin the year, and he should continue to have plenty of opportunities to make an impact with his new team.

Malkin didn't participate in Friday's practice session due to an illness.

Malkin has appeared in the Penguins' first 11 games of the regular season, recording six goals, three assists, four PIM, two hits and two blocked shots while averaging 17:02 of ice time. However, his status for Saturday's game against Nashville is in question after he was held out of practice Friday.

Eichel scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Blues.

Eichel brought Vegas within one goal early in the third period, recording his sixth tally of the season. The veteran center has accumulated three goals and four assists over his last five appearances, maintaining solid offensive production despite the team's consecutive defeats. His established scoring numbers, elite playmaking production and prominent role in Vegas' attack keep him firmly in the upper tier of fantasy centers even if the team isn't producing good results.

Hintz scored two goals on five shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets. He also added three hits and a blocked shot.

Hintz delivered his strongest performance of the young season, tying the game with two minutes remaining in regulation before scoring the winner on a breakaway at 3:47 of overtime. The Finnish center now has five goals in 10 appearances, all coming in his last seven. His five shots were particularly encouraging, as it was his second-best output of the season in that regard, and his continued involvement alongside Dallas' top offensive players gives him substantial fantasy upside despite occasional fluctuations in production.

Lapierre scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Injuries in the forward ranks pulled Lapierre out of the press box and had him centering the second line with Evgeni Malkin on his wing, and the duo showed some intriguing chemistry Thursday. Lapierre completed a slick 3-on-2 rush midway through the second period to give the Penguins a 2-0 lead, and the former Capital then set up Malkin for a beauty early in the third. Lapierre had been a healthy scratch the prior four games, but in his first seven contests for Pittsburgh this season he's produced two goals and five points, including two helpers on the power play. Thursday's performance, and his spark he showed with Malkin, make a good case for Lapierre to remain in the lineup even when the roster gets healthier.

Johnston scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets.

Johnston finally opened his goal-scoring account after recording 45 goals last season, ending a nine-game drought. The 23-year-old forward also assisted on Roope Hintz's game-tying goal late in regulation, finishing with his second multi-point performance of the campaign. His 19:55 of ice time and continued involvement alongside Dallas' top offensive players remain encouraging, although his early scoring struggles have limited his fantasy production.

Malkin scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over Florida.

After helping to set up a Hendrix Lapierre tally in the second period, Malkin produced a vintage goal of his own early in the third, somehow slipping the puck through a sprawling Gustav Forsling before beating a debuting Cooper Black glove side. Malkin has stayed healthy to begin the season and it's showing in his numbers, as the 40-year-old has six goals and nine points in 11 contests.