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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.

Jiricek scored a goal and put three shots on net in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

Jiricek picked up the first goal of his NHL career deep into Tuesday's clash, as he rifled a shot from distance that beat Ottawa's Samuel Ersson with just under four minutes remaining in the third period. The 20-year-old Jiricek's goal was also his first career NHL point, and he currently has 12 shots on net, six hits and four blocked shots across six appearances. While the young blueliner is still adjusting to the NHL level, his goal Tuesday could spark his offensive production throughout the rest of his rookie campaign. If he continues to play alongside Philip Broberg on St. Louis' top pairing, Jiricek will be a solid stash in dynasty-based fantasy leagues moving forward.

McMichael recorded two assists in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Ottawa.

McMichael recorded his second multi-point game over the last four contests in Tuesday's clash, where he also picked up his first multi-assist outing in a Blues' jersey. After taking a step back offensively in the 2025-26 campaign with Washington, the 25-year-old center's change of scenery is paying off, as he's currently on a point-per-game pace through six outings. As long as he continues to see top-six minutes, McMichael holds solid streaming value in deep fantasy leagues that value points over category coverage.

Buchnevich distributed three assists, posted a plus-2 rating and had two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

Buchnevich secured his first three-assist performance Tuesday since March 23, 2024. The 31-year-old winger recorded one assist in each phase of the game Tuesday, where he posted a shorthanded helper in the first period, then an even-strength apple, and finally a power-play assist late in the third. Overall, he now has four assists, five points, a plus-3 rating and eight shots on net across six games. While Tuesday's win was a big step in the right direction for Buchnevich in becoming a regular fantasy option in standard formats once again, he's best viewed as a streaming option in deep leagues with his current role on the team's third line capping his ceiling.

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.

Neighbours scored two goals, placed three shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

Neighbours cashed in a pair of goals Tuesday, striking the back of the net once in each of the final two periods of the contest. While the 24-year-old winger's goal numbers have trended downwards over the last three seasons, he's starting to heat up in 2026-27, where he has at least one goal in back-to-back games. Overall, the young forward has three goals, nine shots on net, 16 hits and four blocked shots across six appearances. While the Blues' offense continues their hot streak, Neighbours should be a solid steaming option in banger leagues due to his willingness to dish out hits.

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.

Ersson stopped 19 of 26 shots on net in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blues.

Ersson's first home start with the Senators was spoiled by St. Louis on Tuesday. The 26-year-old netminder was solid in the first period, where he allowed just one goal, before he faltered down the stretch. Across three appearances in the 2026-27 campaign, he now has an 0-2-0 record, a 5.26 GAA and an .829 save percentage. With Linus Ullmark off to a sensational start between the pipes, Ersson might be given limited opportunities moving forward. While the new season is still young, he's best left on waivers in fantasy until he can turn things around.

Hofer turned away 15 of 17 shots on net in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

Hofer cruised to victory Tuesday while his teammates compiled seven goals against Ottawa, who only dressed five healthy defensemen. This allowed Hofer to see less than 20 shot attempts for the second time in his past three outings. With Tuesday's win, the 26-year-old netminder now has a 2-1-1 record, a shutout, a 1.76 GAA and a .920 save percentage across four appearances. With each above-average performance that the young netminder has churned out this season, it feels as if he claims an even larger portion of the opportunities between the pipes away from Jordan Binnington, who has struggled to begin the new season. Hofer is a strong No. 2 goalie option in fantasy across all league formats moving forward.

Vladar made 29 saves through overtime and stopped three of five attempts in the shootout in a 3-2 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday. He also picked up an assist.

This guy can't buy a win. Vladar and the Flyers have crashed to earth after last season's improbable run to the playoffs. And since taking a 3-0 lead in the opening round against the Pens, the Flyers have lost 14 of 15 games, including a second-round sweep to the eventual Cup-winning Hurricanes. They have lost eight games to start the season, setting a franchise low, and it's the longest season-opening skid since the Sharks lost their first nine in 2024-25. Vladar has battled, but his 4.21 GAA and .875 save percentage will soon have him benched behind Joseph Woll, who is 0-2-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .914 save percentage. This team needs wins, and head coach Rick Tocchet's neck is on the line. He'll ride the first guy who wins.