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Sillinger scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Panthers.

Sillinger has scored in consecutive games. He's up to three goals, two assists, nine shots on net, eight hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over five appearances. While he's playing on the third line, head coach Rick Bowness has had no trouble giving Sillinger enough ice time to remain productive even without a power-play role.

Johnson scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Panthers.

Johnson opened the scoring at 14:11 of the first period, though the Panthers would dominate in the middle frame to run away with the game. This was Johnson's third goal and fourth point of the campaign, and he's added 14 shots on net, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over five appearances. He's in a top-line role and should be a decent source of offense as he looks to bounce back from last year's 22-point disappointment.

Eller logged an assist in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

With the helper, Eller has four assists across seven games this season. The 37-year-old was initially brought in to help the bottom six, but he's seen a bit more usage since Aleksander Barkov (lower body) sustained an injury Oct. 1 versus the Sharks. Eller has added six shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating so far. Despite his solid start, he's unlikely to be much of a factor in fantasy, as he's missed the 30-point mark in each of the last two campaigns.

Mercer logged an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Mercer had been held off the scoresheet in the first five games of the year. The 24-year-old fills a versatile role for the Devils, playing just about anywhere he's needed in the top nine. He had 42 points over 82 regular-season games in 2025-26. Mercer can be a steady source of depth scoring and shots but won't add much else for fantasy managers.

Hischier scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-3 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

All of Hischier's offense this season has come with the man advantage -- he has three goals and a helper over six games. The center has added 13 shots on net, three hits, four blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. Hischier will continue to operate in a top-six role, and he tends to draw tough defensive assignments at even strength. Still, he is capable of better scoring performances than what we've seen so far.

O'Reilly scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

O'Reilly opened the scoring just 3:55 into the first period, then assisted on Adam Edstrom's shorthanded goal in the second. The veteran center also finished with a plus-1 rating in an otherwise disappointing night for Nashville. His substantial playing time and involvement in multiple situations should help him stay relevant in fantasy, though. He has points in four of his last five appearances, tallying two goals and three assists over that stretch.

Karlsson scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Karlsson contributed to Vegas' balanced offensive performance, finding the back of the net in the second period to give the Golden Knights a 5-2 lead they'd never relinquish. Karlsson's ability to contribute in multiple situations makes him a useful fantasy option in deeper leagues, especially when his scoring remains consistent. On that note, he has cracked the scoresheet in three of his last four games and has found the twine in back-to-back contests, so he's trending in the right direction.

Hertl scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Hertl made an impact offensively with a first-period goal, and his wrist shot tied the game for the Golden Knights at the 6:46 mark. Although his limited shot volume and ice time capped his overall fantasy contributions, Hertl's continued involvement in the Golden Knights' power-play rotation should provide opportunities to maintain his scoring production. Hertl has seven points in eight games, though it must be noted that four of those points (two goals and two assists) came in a 6-2 win over Seattle on Oct. 6.

Eichel scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Eichel contributed to Vegas' offensive success while logging 17:54 of ice time, including 1:49 on the power play. The star center finished with a plus-1 rating and won seven of his 15 faceoffs, helping the Golden Knights improve to 6-2-0 on the season. His four shots led all Vegas players, reinforcing his importance as a primary offensive contributor. Eichel's combination of scoring ability, shot volume and prominent power-play usage continues to make him an elite fantasy option.

Scheifele scored a goal on three shots and added two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Scheifele was instrumental in Winnipeg's offensive success, setting up Cole Perfetti's opening goal before scoring his first tally of the season later in the first period. He also assisted on Perfetti's power-play marker in the second, finishing with a plus-2 rating across 16:19 of ice time. Scheifele has continued to develop strong chemistry with Perfetti and Kyle Connor on the Jets' top line, and his prominent offensive role should keep him highly productive in fantasy formats.