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Trocheck scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Trocheck started the year on the Mammoth's top line, but he's since been moved to center the second line. The 33-year-old's still getting used to his new teammates, earning two goals and one assist over seven contests. He's added 10 shots on net, 22 hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating. Trocheck should do enough overall to remain a productive part of a fantasy lineup, especially in formats that reward hits and PIM.

Dvorak notched a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Seattle.

Dvorak now has a goal in back-to-back games, but they're his first two snipes of the season. He has one assist to add to the mix in eight games. Dvorak needs to fire more pucks at the net -- he has recorded just nine this season (22.2 percent), which is light even for a playmaker like him. Last year, he ripped 151. Dvorak is skating on the Flyers top line, but he's far better suited in the middle six, excelling as a shutdown pivot on line three. So far, his magic chemistry with Trevor Zegras from last season has dried up, and the Flyers have set an all-time low with eight losses to start the season. Bench him or cast him aside. He'll hang like an anchor around your neck.

Martin scored twice and added two assists in WHL Spokane's 7-1 win over Everett on Tuesday.

Martin didn't make his season debut until Oct. 2, and it took a little time for him to get into a groove. He's there now, with eight points over five contests, including six points over his last two. The Jets prospect has yet to sign his entry-level deal, leaving his options open for 2027-28 as he continues his development.

Zegras scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Seattle.

Ugh. This was his first goal of the season (one goal, two assists; eight games). Zegras parlayed last season's career-high 26-goal, 67-point outburst into a four-year, $36.5 million extension in the offseason. But Zegras has been a massive disappointment so far, and you need to have him on your bench until he ratchets up his effort and output.

McTavish potted two goals, including a power-play tally, tallied an assist and launched six shots on net in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Ottawa.

McTavish grew his point streak to four games Tuesday with his best offensive showing with St. Louis thus far. His first goal of the night would stand as the game's go-ahead tally, but he was far from done scoring. Across 59 seconds late in the third period, he tallied a power-play goal and picked up a secondary helper to secure his first three-point game since Oct. 11, 2025. Across six appearances in the 2026-27 campaign, he's been excellent with four goals, seven points, 23 shots on net and 10 hits. It appears that a change of scenery was exactly what the 23-year-old center needed to get back on track, and if he continues to be a regular contributor to the offense from the Blues' second line, he could surpass the 50-point threshold for the second time in his six-year NHL career. For the time being, he's an excellent streaming option in all fantasy formats.

Suter tallied two goals, including a shorthanded goal, recorded an assist, fired four shots on net and dished out three hits in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Ottawa.

Suter stole the show Tuesday as he notched a shorthanded goal in the first period before compiling his final two points of the night in the third. Suter's multi-goal effort was his first since April 8, 2025, which occurred during a season where he exploded for 25 goals across 81 regular-season games with Vancouver. While he's a long shot to replicate those numbers from the Blues' fourth line in 2026-27, he's nonetheless off to a great start to the new season. Across six appearances, he has compiled three goals, five points, 11 shots on net and 10 hits. If he can string together a point streak, Suter could trend towards being a decent streaming option in deep leagues that value banger stats.

Stephenson's assist Tuesday in a 3-2 shootout win over Philadelphia extended his point streak to three games and three assists.

Surprise, surprise -- Stephenson has seven points (one goal, six assists) in seven games so far. Three of his helpers, including Tuesday's, have come on the power play. Stephenson can't possibly keep up this point-per-game pace, not with just five shots in seven contests. But right now, he's a solid streaming option in the right situation.

Hintz (undisclosed) was unavailable to speak to the media after Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

While no official reason was given, it likely stems from Hintz's fight with Nathan MacKinnon. Hintz was seen icing his hand in the penalty box after the fight, though he was able to finish the contest. Check back in prior to Wednesday's rematch against the Avalanche to confirm Hintz's availability for that game.

Johnston (illness) won't travel to Colorado for Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Johnston hadn't missed a game in his career prior to Tuesday, but the illness will cost him consecutive contests. The 23-year-old center hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks. Expect the Stars to roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen again Wednesday.

McMann scored a goal in regulation and notched the winner in the shootout in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday.

His first goal came on the power play to open the scoring. McMann has a modest four points, including three goals, in seven contests so far. Two of his goals have come with the man advantage. McMann delivered 14 points, including 10 goals, in just 18 games in Seattle after arriving in a trade with Toronto last year. His Cy Young approach to points may be continuing, especially if he keeps up his current 280-plus shot projection. McMann already has 24 shots in just seven contests so far.