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Beniers scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

His goal tied the game 3-3 and forced the overtime. Beniers snapped a four-game point drought with the goal. He now has two goals, two assists and 10 shots over eight games this season. Beniers is coming off a 20-goal, 50-point season in 2025-26, and that could be the kind of player Beniers is. Yes, he's just 23 years old, but the great step forward hasn't happened, and he debuted in 2021-22.

Howden scored a goal and added four PIM in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Howden has scored in consecutive games, and he's earned five points over his last five outings. The 28-year-old forward is seeing time on the second line lately, which has bolstered his output on offense. He's at three goals, three assists, 16 shots, 10 hits, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating through nine appearances on the year.

Eichel scored a shorthanded goal on four shots, dished two assists (one on the power play) and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Eichel was involved in all parts of this game as the Golden Knights took care of business in an easy matchup. This was his fifth multi-point effort over nine games so far. The star center has five goals, 11 assists, 28 shots on net and a plus-6 rating. He's earned six power-play helpers and a pair of shorthanded points, showcasing his all-situations skill set.

Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Mammoth.

Draisaitl has three points over his last two outings. The 30-year-old superstar is at five goals, seven assists, 27 shots on net, four hits and a plus-11 rating across seven contests this season. Head coach Mike Babcock has stuck with Draisaitl alongside Connor McDavid to start the year despite numerous injuries to wingers, which has led to the Oilers having a great top line and little else. Regardless of role, Draisaitl is going to be productive.

Schmaltz notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Schmaltz continues to offer high-end offense to begin the season. This was his third multi-point effort of the year, and he's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of eight games. The 30-year-old forward is up to six goals, five assists, five power-play points, 26 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. Schmaltz often thrives as a playmaker, but after a 33-goal, 74-point regular season in 2025-26, he is poised to be more of an all-purpose threat on offense while adding limited non-scoring production.

Hayton scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Hayton stretched his point streak to five games with this tally. That stretch accounts for all of his offense (one goal, five assists, two power-play points) on the season. Hayton has added 14 shots on net, five blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-5 rating. He's seeing time on the third line and second power-play unit to begin 2026-27, giving him some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

Cooley scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

The goal was Cooley's first of the campaign, and it stood as the game-winner. He's done well as a playmaker on the power-play, which is where he's earned six of his seven assists this season. Over eight contests, he's added eight shots on net, 10 hits and six blocked shots. Cooley has played the last couple of games at left wing with Vincent Trocheck at center. Cooley's already an enticing fantasy option, and he'll be even more useful if he ends up with wing eligibility early in the campaign.

Ostlund delivered two assists Thursday in a 5-4 overtime win over Toronto.

The trio of Ostlund, Zach Benson and Jack Quinn delivered two goals and six assists Thursday. Overall, the Swedish pivot has two goals, four assists and 19 shots in eight games. Ostlund's shot volume is up significantly this season -- he fired just 60 shots in 60 games last season. His 11 goals and 27 points career mark from last season will surely be obliterated at this rate.

McTavish scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Wild.

McTavish has gotten on the scoresheet in six of seven games, including each of the last five. The second-line center is up to five goals, three assists, 27 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating. McTavish's stock wasn't high coming into the campaign, but he should be rostered in most fantasy formats until his hot start fades.

Thomas scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Wild.

This could be the effort that sparks Thomas' production. He's on a three-game point streak (one goal, three assists), account for all of his offense this year. The center has contributed nine shots on net, five blocked shots, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating across seven outings overall. He's in a top-line role, and based on previous years, he should be able to produce at or above a 60-point pace.