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Hughes scored the game-winning goal, recorded a power-play assist and fired five shots on net in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

Hughes delivered down the stretch, as he slid the primary helper on the game-tying goal before striking the OT winner off an assist from his brother, Luke. Jack has been excellent as of late, as he currently holds a four-game, multi-point streak. Overall, the 25-year-old star has nine goals, 23 points, 70 shots on net and 11 blocked shots across 17 games this season. He currently ranks just outside the top-10 skaters across the NHL in points and is tied for third in the league with 70 shots on net, making him an elite fantasy option in all standard formats moving forward.

Dach (illness) wasn't available for Saturday's 4-2 win over Vancouver, per Janson Duench of The Athletic.

Dach has three goals, one assist, 28 shots on net, 29 hits and eight blocked shots in 13 appearances this season. He is day-to-day, but it's unclear if he will be ready to play against the Rangers on Monday.

Hintz scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Hintz tied the game with a power-play goal midway through the first period before setting up Jamie Benn's go-ahead tally six minutes later. The center reached seven goals on the season and continues to play an important role in Dallas' offense. His combination of finishing ability, playmaking and power-play involvement provides a dependable fantasy foundation across most formats.

Misa scored a goal on one shot in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Misa gave San Jose an early advantage, converting a cross-ice feed from Macklin Celebrini at the 7:22 mark of the first period. The rookie has reached four goals this season and continues to benefit from opportunities alongside the Sharks' most dynamic offensive players. He has cracked the scoresheet in seven of his last 10 games, tallying eight points (four goals, four assists) in that span. He should continue to have upside as long as he continues to skate next to Celebrini on the first line.

Celebrini recorded three assists, including one on the power play, and six shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Celebrini assisted on all three San Jose goals, setting up Michael Misa's opener, Ivar Stenberg's second-period tally and Will Smith's power-play goal. The center registered his fourth three-point performance of the season, continuing to drive the Sharks' offense despite their five-game losing streak. His substantial offensive responsibilities, playmaking consistency, and shot volume make him a premier fantasy contributor despite his team's woes, as shown by his season-long average of over one point per game -- he has 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 17 appearances so far.

Catton dished out two assists, went plus-2 and served four PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Catton has been a playmaking machine as of late as he's recorded seven assists and 10 points over his last eight appearances. He played a big role in Seattle's late comeback effort Saturday, recording a helper on the team's first and third goal in the third period. The 20-year-old forward is up to nine assists, 14 points, 26 shots on net, seven hits and seven blocked shots this season. He's emerging into one of the best young stashes in points-only keeper and dynasty leagues due to his increased role on the Kraken's second line. He's on pace to blow the numbers from his rookie campaign out of the water, which should make him a solid streaming option in standard leagues as well.

Pinto scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.

Pinto assisted on Nick Cousins' game-winning goal with 2:18 left in regulation, then sealed the victory with an empty-netter 16 seconds before the final buzzer. Pinto continues to find ways to contribute almost on a per-game basis, and he's notched points in five of his last six games, tallying seven points (five goals, two assists) in that span. He's opened the season with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his first 18 games.

Zibanejad registered two assists in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.

Zibanejad slid a pair of primary helpers Saturday, including one on the team's first goal just 95 seconds into the contest. His other apple was on Pavel Dorofeyev's game-winning goal. The 33-year-old Zibanejad has proven to still be one of the key engines that drives the Rangers' offense. Overall, he has 12 assists, 15 points, 33 shots on net, 27 hits and 15 blocked shots across 18 games this season. His solid category coverage makes him viable in a number of fantasy formats moving forward.

Point picked up two assists Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

Point tied Hall-of-Fame winger Martin St. Louis (2018) as the third-fastest Lightning player to reach 700 career points. After a slow start this season, Point has taken off offensively with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 10 games, and he's on a seven-game, 10-point streak (four goals, six assists).

Joshua notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Joshua was sidelined for the first month of the season due to a core muscle injury. This was his third contest, and he's filled a bottom-six role so far. He has produced five shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-1 rating. Joshua can help in banger leagues, assuming he stays healthy, but he doesn't offer a lot of offense.