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Mittelstadt had two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Mittelstadt was a healthy scratch Sunday versus the Mammoth, but he bounced back with his first multi-point effort of the season. He also returned to a second-line role and a spot on the second power-play unit. The 26-year-old is at four points, six shots on net and a minus-1 rating through seven appearances this season. Mittelstadt has struggled to be consistent on offense in recent years, and that's unlikely to change for a Bruins team that is middle-of-the-road at best.

Novak scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Novak got his first goal in nine total games as a Penguin, including seven this season. He has added an assist, 10 shots on net, five blocked shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating this campaign. The 28-year-old forward is filling a winger spot on the third line and also plays on the second power-play unit, but he's got a lot to prove before being trusted to help provide scoring depth in fantasy.

Dewar scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Dewar's two goals this season have come over the last three games. He tied this contest at 1-1 in the first period, answering Conor Garland's opening tally. Dewar has a total of three points, 11 shots on net, 15 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through seven outings. He's a reliable fourth-liner but won't earn widespread fantasy interest unless he gets a better spot in the lineup.

Crosby scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Crosby has a goal in three straight games and has earned three tallies and three helpers during his four-game point streak. The 38-year-old is rolling right along on offense, and his fantasy managers should feel comfortable about having him in the lineup. He's at eight points, 10 shots on net, eight PIM, five hits and a plus-2 rating through seven appearances.

Misa notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

Misa appears to be on a development plan, as he's played in just three of the Sharks' first six games. He got on the scoresheet for the first time as an NHLer when he set up an Adam Gaudette tally in the first period. Misa has added three shots on net, two hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. The No. 2 pick from 2025 is slotting in on the third line for now, but his long-term home is likely to be as a second-line center behind Macklin Celebrini on the depth chart.

Back (undisclosed) has started participating in Dallas practices, Brien Rea of Victory+ reports Wednesday.

Back might be able to play by the end of the week, so perhaps he'll make his season debut Saturday against Carolina or Sunday in Nashville. The 25-year-old had four goals and 16 points in 73 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2024-25. Back will be in the mix for a bottom-six role once he's ready to return to the lineup.

Head coach Scott Arniel said Wednesday that Barron is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Barron missed practice Wednesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday against the Kraken or Friday against the Flames. Over his first six appearances this season, the 26-year-old racked up three goals, two assists, 11 hits, four blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 12:02 of ice time.

Cizikas scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Cizikas has filled his usual fourth-line role to begin the season, and he has one goal on two shots over six games. The defensive center has added 19 hits, four blocked shots and a minus-4 rating while averaging 10:21 of ice time, a steep drop from his 13:02 per game last season. He'll still produce hits and PIM, but don't expect much offense.

Zacha had an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Zacha scored at the 2:46 mark of the third period with a wrister and later set up Elias Lindholm's power-play strike at the 4:46 mark. Zacha has been one of Boston's most productive players in the first weeks of the regular season. He's up to eight points through eight contests, tallying two goals and six assists. He also has eight shots, 10 hits and four blocked shots while averaging 18:33 of playing time.

Lindholm scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Lindholm evened the score at 2-2 early in the third period with a tip-in from close range. It was Lindholm's third goal of the season, but he hadn't scored since a 4-3 win over Chicago on Oct. 9. Lindholm is up to three goals and five points this season. He should continue to find decent opportunities to produce in a top-six role despite the Bruins' recent poor run of results.