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Zonnon scored twice and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 7-1 win over Hartford on Saturday.

Zonnon has earned four points and a plus-5 rating over three games this season. He had seven points in 11 playoff games for the Baby Pens back in the spring, so his success at the AHL level should come as no surprise. He will get some time to dominate in the minor league before eventually working his way into contention for a call-up to Pittsburgh.

Aho recorded a shorthanded goal and fired six shots on net in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Aho stunned the home crowd when he took the puck up the ice, dragged the puck and stopped on a dime before firing it bar down past Spencer Knight to secure a shorthanded goal. The 29-year-old Aho is rolling to start the 2026-27 campaign, where he has posted five goals, nine points and 22 shots on net across six games. He's currently on pace for his third campaign in the last four seasons with 80-plus points. While the new season is still young, Aho doesn't appear to be slowing down and he's currently looking like a league-winning selection from the mid-rounds of fantasy drafts.

Jankowski tallied a goal and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 5-2 win over Chicago.

Jankowski is currently on fire, as he used Saturday's clash to secure the first three-game goal streak of his 10-year NHL career. Across six games to open the 2026-27 campaign, the 32-year-old winger has four points, seven shots on net, a plus-1 rating and six hits. Since being acquired by the Hurricanes midway through the 2024-25 season, the veteran winger has been turning back the clock and reverting to his previous goal-scoring ways. If he can carry his current momentum into the rest of the 2026-27 regular season, Jankowski could be in for his third-consecutive campaign with double-digit goals.

Knight stopped 34 of 39 shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Knight's struggles to open the new season continued in Saturday's clash against the reigning league champs. However, he held up well against a flurry of shots from Carolina, who placed 39 shots on goal in Saturday's meeting. Overall, the 25-year-old Knight now holds a 1-3-0 record, a 3.80 GAA and an .885 save percentage across four outings in 2026-27. The young netminder has displayed elite flashes of play in the past, but until Chicago's defensive unit can shore things up behind the blue line, Knight is a difficult player to trust in fantasy. If called upon, his next opportunity to bounce back will be in Tuesday's matchup against the Penguins.

Bussi turned aside 24 of 26 shots on net in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Bussi posted his strongest statistical game of the 2026-27 campaign thus far in Saturday's big win. He turned away every shot he saw in the first period and surrendered just a goal per stanza the rest of the way. With Saturday's victory, the 28-year-old netminder now has a 2-1-1 record, a 2.95 GAA and an .871 save percentage across four appearances. After a rocky start to the new season, the second-year goalie appears to be settling in one game at a time. He remains a solid No. 2 option between the pipes in fantasy, and while Pyotr Kochetkov will likely appear Sunday in the second half of Carolina's back-to-back, Bussi has a strong chance to return to action in Tuesday's clash against the Capitals.

Swayman made 14 saves Saturday in a 5-1 win over the Flyers.

He wasn't really tested Saturday, but that's not a surprise given the stumbling start the Flyers have experienced. With the victory, Swayman tied Andy Moog (136) for the eighth-most wins in Bruins history. He's now 4-1-0 with one shutout, a 1.79 GAA and a .932 save percentage in five starts.

Mittelstadt scored a goal Saturday in a 5-1 win over Philadelphia.

Mittelstadt's deflection pushed the score to 4-1 midway through the third period. He has scored in each of his last two games, bringing his career total to 98 NHL goals. Mittelstadt remains more of a playmaker than a finisher, but he should cross the century mark soon. Mittelstadt can be a solid 40-45 point contributor, including some power-play production from the second unit.

Dravecky scored twice and added three assists in OHL Guelph's 10-5 win over Owen Sound on Saturday.

Dravecky just signed his entry-level deal with the Islanders on Wednesday. He was a fifth-round pick in 2026, but his stock is rising fast. He's opened the campaign with nine points and a plus-8 rating over six contests for the Storm. He's in a great spot for offense with Guelph, but it'll be interesting to see how his defensive work progresses.

Gauthier (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Flames.

Gauthier was injured in the first period and ultimately ruled out for the game during the second frame. The 22-year-old's potential absence would be a big one, as he's earned four points over five games to start the season. If Gauthier is out for any stretch of time, A.J. Greer or Nikita Klepov could get chances to fill his top-six role.

Lohrei scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Flyers.

He jumped into the rush and finished a nice pass from JJ Peterka on a 4-on-2. Lohrei has been showing off his offensive skills with Charlie McAvoy, but the latter will be eligible to return to the lineup against San Jose on Tuesday. Still, Lohrei's offensive talents will likely give him more opportunities. Lohrei has two goals, two assists, six blocks, five shots and one hit in six games.