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Durzi scored a power-play goal while adding two shots on net and one blocked shot in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Red Wings.

The 27-year-old blueliner blasted a one-timer from the high slot past John Gibson early in the first period, and it turned out to be the game-winner. Durzi also added seven PIM after getting into a second-period scrap with Marco Kasper. Durzi is comfortably filling a spot in the Rangers' top four while handling second-unit power-play duties behind Adam Fox.

Ferraro scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Ferraro opened his Winnipeg tenure on the third pairing, logging 17:58 of ice time. The goal was a nice touch, but the 28-year-old defenseman is primarily valued for his shutdown skills, not his offense. He is coming off a career-best 23-point campaign in 82 regular-season games with the Sharks in 2025-26. Ferraro has also topped 120 hits in all seven of his NHL seasons, and he's logged at least 150 blocks in three of the last five campaigns. That production will give him some value in banger leagues.

Zadorov notched two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Zadorov is back in a top-four role this season, and he should stay there throughout the year. While he had a multi-point effort Friday, the bulk of his fantasy production comes from his high-end physicality. He's already racked up 10 hits and three blocked shots, and Zadorov is also a candidate to generate 100-plus PIM. He's at least been consistent over the last five years, generating between 20 and 22 points in each of those seasons, giving fantasy managers a reasonable expectation for what he's capable of doing.

Lindholm scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Lindholm tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with his goal. The 32-year-old defenseman is seeing power-play time early in the campaign, though that could dry up once Charlie McAvoy (suspension) is set to play, which will happen Oct. 13. Through two contests, Lindholm has generated two points, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing on Boston's top-pairing.

Theodore scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Theodore started the comeback attempt for the Golden Knights with a third-period tally. The push came up short, but Theodore has now earned three points, five shots and three blocks over two contests this season. The 31-year-old defenseman continues to see top billing on the Vegas blue line, which will give him the potential to return to high-scoring form after an off year in 2025-26.

DeMelo scored a goal on one shot in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

DeMelo made his only shot count, giving Winnipeg a 1-0 advantage at 4:52 of the first period with a one-timer from the point that beat a screened Jeremy Swayman high on the stick side. DeMelo isn't known for his scoring prowess, however, as he's posted 19-point seasons in each of the last two regular-season campaigns. With 100-plus hits and blocks in each of his last five campaigns, DeMelo has more fantasy upside in fantasy leagues that reward physicality and defensive stats.

Mews (knee) is in the lineup for the University of Michigan's season opener versus Bowling Green State University on Friday, per Anna Liao of The Michigan Daily.

Mews sustained a season-ending knee injury last November, but he's now good to go for the 2026-27 campaign. He's entering his sophomore season for the Wolverines. It's unclear when the 20-year-old defenseman would consider signing an entry-level deal with the Flames.

Englund (not injury related) has been removed from the non-roster list Friday, per the NHL media site.

Englund was unavailable due to an immigration issue, but this move implies that it's been sorted out. He might draw into the lineup Friday versus the Rangers, but it's also possible the 30-year-old will be a healthy scratch. Detroit claimed Englund off waivers from Calgary on Saturday.

Trouba is battling an illness, but he's still expected to play Saturday versus the Kings, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Trouba had no points, five PIM, two shots, three hits and one block in 22:35 of ice time in San Jose's 4-3 overtime victory over Florida on Thursday. He's expected to once again serve in a top-four capacity Saturday, but it's possible he'll be used a touch less if he's not feeling 100 percent.

Josi scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Josi scored midway through the second period, but that was all Nashville could muster against Jesper Wallstedt. The 36-year-old Josi is once again poised to serve as the Predators' top blueliner. He produced 55 points, 181 shots on net, 101 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating over 68 appearances in 2025-26. While age-related regression is a risk, some of Josi's best work has come since he entered his 30s, though staying healthy will be an important factor in his production.