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Zegras notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Zegras has picked up a helper in three straight games, though he's still looking for his first goal as a Flyer. The 24-year-old set up an Owen Tippett tally in the second period Thursday. Zegras started the year at center but looks to be interchangeable with the more defensive-minded Christian Dvorak in a middle-six role. Through four outings, Zegras has added six shots on net, four PIM and a plus-2 rating.

Namestnikov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Namestnikov found the scoresheet for the first time in four games when he scored at 5:45 of the first period. The 32-year-old has played a slightly smaller role than expected, though his versatility will help him stay involved throughout the season. For now, Namestnikov is on the third line while Jonathan Toews is on the second. Namestnikov has added two shots, six hits and two blocked shots to begin the campaign.

Barron scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Barron has opened the season on a four-game point streak, consisting of three goals and two assists. He's added five shots on net, eight hits and a plus-2 rating. Despite the success, he's yet to work his way into power-play time, and he remains on the fourth line at even strength. Barron is already a third of the way to his total of 15 points from the 2024-25 regular season, but this is likely a case of a small sample. While he may have a career year, his usage is not the most fantasy-friendly.

Rodrigues scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.

This was Rodrigues' second goal and fourth point in six games this season. The 32-year-old has been playing as a center early on, but with the Panthers' offense stagnating, he was shuffled up to a wing spot on the top line. Rodrigues has added 12 shots, six hits and four PIM, so he is shaping up to be a decent source of depth scoring and category coverage in fantasy this season.

Hischier scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Hischier was held off the scoresheet in the season opener, but he's up to four points through four contests overall. The 26-year-old has added six shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. Hischier's all-around play keeps him in the top six with plenty of ice time in all situations, making him a reliable fantasy contributor.

Hughes scored a power-play goal on eight shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Hughes' goal in the second period was his first tally of the season. He's added a pair of assists, 16 shots on net and a minus-3 rating across four contests. Hughes has plenty of talent and plays a prominent role for the Devils, so it's only a matter of time before more shots start to find the twine.

Stamkos scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Stamkos has his first goal of the season, but he's produced just two points through five contests. The 35-year-old has added 10 shots and a minus-2 rating. He was moved up to the top line Thursday, likely in an effort to spark his offense alongside Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly. With question marks surrounding Nashville's scoring as a whole, Stamkos carries moderate risk in fantasy if he can't help turn things around.

Kapanen scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Kapanen tied the game at 1-1 with his third-period tally. The 22-year-old has started quite well with three goals on seven shots over five games this season, but that's an unsustainable pace, especially for a player in a depth role. He's added five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while also seeing time on the penalty kill, showing he's trusted mostly for his defensive instincts.

Gaudreau (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Gaudreau was dealt to Seattle in the summer after spending four seasons with the Wild. Gaudreau has one assist in four games this season. The Kraken recalled John Hayden from AHL Coachella Valley in a corresponding move.

Hayden was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Hayden made 20 regular-season appearances for the Kraken last year and recorded a goal, an assist, 44 hits, 31 PIM and 19 blocked shots while averaging 8:31 of ice time. He was sent to the minors ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, but he'll rejoin the NHL club after Frederick Gaudreau was placed on injured reserve Friday.