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Necas scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

Necas has three goals and four assists over his last five outings. The 27-year-old winger is at five goals, six helpers, 20 shots, seven hits and a plus-3 rating through nine contests this season. He continues to thrive in a top-line role for the Avalanche as he tries to repeat the 100-point campaign he put up in the 2025-26 regular season.

Acciari scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.

Typically a fourth-liner, Acciari was shuffled up to the top line amid the rash of injuries the Flyers have battled up front. The move paid off for both player and team in this upset win. Acciari netted his first goal (and point) of the season at 6:34 of the third period, and it stood as the game-winner. Through 11 appearances, he's added 10 shots on net, 30 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. His stay in the top-six probably won't last long, so don't rely on the 34-year-old for continued production on offense.

Zacha (upper body) will play in Tuesday's road clash against the Stars, per Adam Pellerin of NESN.

Zacha was originally deemed a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's contest, but he appears to be a full go ahead of Tuesday's clash, barring any setbacks. The 29-year-old center sustained his upper-body injury Friday against the Ducks, which caused him to miss Saturday's tilt. Overall, he has two goals, five points, 12 shots on net, a plus-four rating and five blocked shots across eight appearances. He's expected to draw into Boston's lineup as the top-line center once again Tuesday, positioning him well for a solid day in fantasy upon his return.

Carrick is being evaluated for a mid-body injury, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Carrick has suited up in only two of Buffalo's last seven games, though his previous absences aren't believed to be injury-related. He hasn't earned a point in four appearances this season, but he has contributed one shot on net and nine hits.

Zegras pocketed three assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 win over Colorado.

The Flyers scored a goal in each period, and Zegras had a hand in each one as he produced his first multi-point performance of the season. The 25-year-old is coming off a 2025-26 campaign in which he set new career highs with 26 goals and 67 points in 81 regular-season games, and Zegras may be finding that form again. Through 11 games in the current season, he's collected two goals and seven points.

Granlund didn't record a point while putting two shots on net with a minus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

The veteran center missed the Ducks' prior game with an upper-body injury, but he was good to go Monday. Granlund has had a strong start to the season on the second line and first power-play unit, collecting two goals and eight points in seven games -- including one goal and three assists with the man advantage.

Stenlund scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

Stenlund delivered his first goal of the season and added his fourth assist, providing an unexpected offensive boost from Utah's bottom six. The veteran center logged just 13:43 of ice time, suggesting his opportunities to sustain this level of production remain limited. While the two-point outing was encouraging, his relatively modest offensive role makes him a better fit for deeper fantasy leagues than standard formats.

Schmaltz scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

Schmaltz continued his impressive start to the campaign, scoring his seventh goal of the season while bringing his assist total to six through 10 games. The 30-year-old center has established himself as one of Utah's most productive offensive players, and his consistency is worth noting, as he has cracked the scoresheet in eight of his 10 appearances to start the campaign. His strong start has made Schmaltz a valuable asset across most formats, and his average of 3.1 shots per game suggests he'll remain a dangerous player even when he's not cracking the scoresheet.

Matthews scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Matthews delivered his fourth multi-point performance of the season Monday and was a one-man wrecking crew, getting involved in each of the Maple Leafs' three goals while bringing his totals to seven goals and nine assists through 10 games. The Toronto captain has been particularly productive on the man advantage, already posting six power-play points (three goals, three assists). His established scoring ability, prominent power-play deployment and consistent production make him an elite fantasy option regardless of matchup in the early stages of the season.

Backlund (undisclosed) exited Sunday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes in the third period, but the forward told Swedish media he "won't be out long if at all," Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports Monday.

Backlund managed just 13:32 of ice time Sunday, so he clearly got nicked up at some point during the game. If Calgary's captain doesn't suit up Thursday versus Minnesota, Morgan Frost will most likely slide into the top-line center role, while Maxim Tsyplakov could draw back into the lineup. Backlund can be considered day-to-day until more information becomes available.