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Novak scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Novak tied the game early in the third period before setting up Rickard Rakell's go-ahead goal less than nine minutes later. Novak's recent deployment alongside Sidney Crosby and Rakell offers encouraging offensive opportunities, although his fantasy value remains dependent on maintaining that favorable role. He's trending in the right direction, though, as he's posted back-to-back multi-point performances while recording seven points (two goals, five assists) over his last seven appearances.

Talbot made 27 saves in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

The Blue Jackets dominated the game from the jump, and Talbot had little chance on the two pucks that got past him, one of which came on a Colorado power play. The veteran netminder has split the workload with Jet Greaves through the first month-plus of the season, and in his seven appearances Talbot's gone 4-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .901 save percentage.

Connelly scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

Connelly tied the contest at 2-2 midway through the third period, converting a breakaway just 81 seconds after Pittsburgh had taken the lead. The rookie has six goals this season and continues to demonstrate promising finishing ability. His involvement in Vegas' middle-six forward group, combined with opportunities on the top power-play unit, gives him intriguing upside in deeper fantasy formats. Furthermore, he's now scored in back-to-back games after a previous five-game goalless drought between Oct. 20 and Oct. 30, and he's also recorded points in four of his last five appearances.

Hertl scored two power-play goals on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

Hertl opened the scoring late in the first period, then scored the game-winner with 35 seconds remaining in regulation. His prominent role on Vegas' top power-play unit continues to provide strong fantasy value, especially in leagues that reward goals and special-teams production. Despite holding a middle-six role on even strength, Hertl has found ways to be productive and is up to 11 points (seven goals, four assists) across 17 contests.

Fowler stopped 42 of 47 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets.

Fowler appeared headed for a shutout before Winnipeg scored four times in the final 2:39 of regulation, eventually completing its comeback in overtime. The young netminder faced substantial pressure throughout the contest, finishing with 42 saves despite the disappointing result. His heavy workload offers potential fantasy value in save-based formats, and one bad outing -- with an unlikely and unexpected comeback -- shouldn't affect Fowler's fantasy upside. Before Tuesday's loss, he was riding a seven-game winning streak, posting a 1.67 GAA and a .941 save percentage.

Skinner stopped 18 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Skinner endured a difficult opening 41 minutes, surrendering four goals, including two power-play tallies to Cole Caufield. However, Winnipeg's extraordinary late comeback rescued his outing and snapped the team's nine-game losing streak. The win provides some relief, but his .818 save percentage highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding his efficiency. He remains a risky fantasy option until his performances become more consistent, as he anchors a defense that has endured a fair share of problems lately. Skinner has gone 4-4-3 with a 3.41 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 11 outings this season.

MacKinnon picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

He was able to spark what offense the Avalanche got on the night, setting up tallies by Cale Makar in the first period and Nazem Kadri in the second. MacKinnon extended his point streak to six games with the performance, a stretch in which the star center has racked up three goals and 11 points, with four of his eight helpers coming on the power play.

Samberg scored the game-winning goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Canadiens.

Samberg capped one of the season's most remarkable comebacks, converting Adam Lowry's feed at 3:30 of overtime after Winnipeg scored four unanswered goals in the final 2:39 of regulation. The defenseman emerged as the unlikely hero, delivering a rare offensive contribution at a crucial moment. Despite the memorable tally, his limited scoring involvement generally restricts his fantasy appeal to deeper formats that reward defensive contributions. This was just his second goal of the season, and he has just six points in his 16 appearances.

Connor scored two goals, including one on the power play, on eight shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Connor spearheaded Winnipeg's improbable comeback, scoring twice in the final minute of regulation to erase Montreal's two-goal advantage. His second tally came with 32 seconds remaining, forcing overtime after the Jets had trailed 4-0 with less than three minutes left. The winger's eight-shot performance reinforces his elite offensive upside, while his prominent role in crucial scoring situations makes him a cornerstone fantasy contributor. He's averaging over one point per game, as he's notched 17 points (13 goals, four assists) in just 16 contests so far.

Makar produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

The superstar defenseman got the Avs on the board midway through the first period, sneaking in from the blue line and snapping the puck into a wide-open cage after a slick feed from Nathan MacKinnon, but Colorado was already in a 2-0 hole at that point. Makar has piled up a goal and six helpers during a three-game point streak, and on the season he's delivered four goals and 18 points in 15 contests, and he hasn't really gotten going yet on the power play -- he has just four assists with the man advantage.