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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.

Zacha scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.

Zacha extended his point streak with the game-winning tally at 4:54 of overtime. He has two goals and three assists during the five-game streak, during which time he's seen action on the second line and first power-play unit. Zacha has been a model of consistency for the Bruins with 14 points, 24 shots on net, 19 hits, 14 PIM and eight blocked shots over 16 appearances this season. His scoring pace will drop -- he's tracking for a 70-point campaign, and he's never even reached 60 in a single season -- but he's still likely to be productive throughout the year.

Hallander is dealing with a blood clot in his leg and will be out of action for at least three months, the Penguins announced Friday.

Based on the timeline, Hallander figures to be sidelined through the Olympic break in February, if not longer. Through 13 games this season, the 25-year-old center tallied one goal, three assists and three hits while averaging 13:09 of ice time. While not official yet, Hallander is a near-lock for long-term injured reserve in the coming days, given the length of his absence.

Kindel notched two power-play assists in Thursday's 5-3 win over Washington.

With injuries piling up for the Penguins, Kindel found himself elevated not only to the first line but also the No. 1 power-play unit, where he is playing with three future Hall-of-Famers. The 18-year-old Kindel didn't look out of place at all, even feeding a cross-ice pass to Sidney Crosby. When the team is fully healthy, Kindel likely will be shifted back to the third-line center role, but he may have secured his place on the top power-play unit with Thursday's performance.