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Steel scored the game-winning goal and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Predators.

Steel scored midway through the third period, and his tally was decisive in this high-scoring contest. The 27-year-old has five points over four games in November, though this was his first goal since Oct. 25 versus the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old is getting premium even-strength usage on a line with Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen for now, and he's worth a look in fantasy as long as that remains true. Steel is at two goals, seven points, 13 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-3 rating across 15 games.

O'Reilly notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Dallas.

The veteran center had a hand in tallies by Luke Evangelista in the first period and Filip Forsberg in the second as the Predators built a 3-2 lead that slipped away in the final frame. It was O'Reilly's first multi-point performance since Oct. 25, snapping a seven-game skid in which he'd managed just one goal and two points. On the season, he's contributed six goals and 12 points in 17 contests.

Johnston collected two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-4 win over Nashville.

After helping to set up Roope Hintz for a tally just 13 seconds into the second period, Johnston found Sam Steel for what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the third. Johnston has racked up three straight multi-point performances, producing two goals and eight points during that heater. The 22-year-old center has nine goals and 19 points in 15 contests this season.

Bourque produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Predators.

The 23-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period by redirecting a slick feed from Miro Heiskanen, before setting up Justin Hryckowian for a tally early in the third. It was Bourque's first multi-point performance of the season, and the 2020 first-round pick has two goals and five points through 15 games to begin the season while mainly skating in a bottom-six role.

Farinacci scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Providence's 3-2 overtime win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Farinacci was quiet to start the AHL season, but he's earned all four of his points over the last three games. The 24-year-old has added 13 shots on net and a plus-2 rating this season. He won't be a call-up option for the big club until he shows a better scoring touch, though he did score a goal in his NHL debut at the tail end of 2024-25.

Beecher (upper body) won't be in the lineup against Toronto on Saturday, Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site reports.

Beecher will miss at least one game after being hurt in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Ottawa. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has one goal, six shots on net, four blocked shots and seven hits in six appearances this season. With Beecher and Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) unavailable, Jeffrey Viel and Alex Steeves will face Toronto on Saturday.

Monahan (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Vancouver on Sunday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Monahan participated in Saturday's morning skate after leaving Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Calgary early. However, it's unclear if he will play against the Canucks or give his nagging injury more time to heal. Monahan has contributed one goal, five assists and 28 shots on net in 13 appearances this season.

Brindley (concussion) is good to play in Saturday's clash against Edmonton, per Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.

Brindley missed the Avalanche's previous two games. He's projected to serve on the fourth line, replacing Tristen Nielsen in the lineup after Nielsen was reassigned to the minors. Brindley has a goal, two points, two PIM, 12 shots, 12 hits and four blocks in 12 appearances this year.

Frank (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Frank missed the last four games with the injury. He has one assist in three NHL games this season. Look for Frank to see bottom-six minutes against Tampa Bay on Saturday. The Capitals sent Spencer Smallman to AHL Hershey in a corresponding move.

Pageau scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the wild.

Pageau has chipped in decent offense with three points and six shots over his last four games. The 32-year-old remains firmly in a third-line role without power-play time, so his contributions will be fairly modest. Overall, he has four goals, four assists, 16 shots on net, 23 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 14 contests.