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Martin scored a pair of goals in WHL Spokane's 3-2 shootout win over Seattle on Saturday.

This was Martin's second multi-goal game in a row. He's up to six tallies and four assists across six outings for Spokane this season. The Jets prospect has yet to finish above a point-per-game pace in any of his three completed junior campaigns, but he's looking a bit better early this year.

Sissons scored the Maple Leafs only goal in a 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He had one hit, one block and one shot.

It was a nifty deflection that beat Ilya Sorokin. Sissons has a point in each of his last two games (one goal, one assist) and three points (two goals, one assist) and 25 hits in nine games overall. Offense has never really been his calling card -- his best season came in 2023-24 when he scored 15 goals and 35 points in 81 games. Sissons was brought in for his bottom-six edge and his Stanley Cup pedigree. His fantasy value is limited to bruise leagues.

Kaskimaki was called up from AHL Springfield on Saturday.

Kaskimaki has seven points through six AHL games to start the season. With the Blues' forward depth thinned out by injuries, the team has decided it is time to give the 22-year-old forward a look. He'll be eligible to play Tuesday versus the Jets. Kaskimaki made five appearances for the big club in 2025-26 but didn't log a point.

Couturier notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Senators.

Couturier snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The veteran center is still looking for his first goal of the season, but he has played important defensive minutes in the middle six. He has three assists, 11 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-1 rating across 10 appearances this season. Couturier's high-scoring days are long gone, so he's unlikely to help in most fantasy formats.

Zegras scored an empty-net goal on five shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Senators.

Zegras has two goals over his last three games, a span that's also seen him rack up 11 shots. Getting the puck to the net is a good start for sparking his offense as the Flyers need to get production from somewhere -- this was the first time they scored more than two goals in a game. Zegras has two goals, two helpers, 17 shots, five blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 10 appearances this season, though he's talented enough to work out of the slow start.

Horvat had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 4-1 victory over Toronto. He also had two hits.

Horvat's rebound goal in the second stood as the winner in a game that saw his ice time spike to 24:21 after two Isles forwards went down with injury. Horvat has been incredibly consistent this season -- he has been held off the scoresheet just once in eight games, and he has delivered five goals, four assists, four power-play points (three PPG), 19 hits and 26 shots in eight games overall. Horvat is producing like he did in Vancouver in 2022-23 before he was traded to the Isles.

Gaudreau scored a goal in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Florida.

Gaudreau, 33, seems to be drinking from the fountain of youth. He has six points, including four goals, in his last five games and seven points (five goals, two assists) in nine games on the season. Gaudreau is centering the Kraken's fourth line, but his seven points are fourth on the team. The Kraken sends four, third lines over the board every night, so the offense is spread out. And no-one really stands out. Gaudreau may be helpful in deep daileis when he's this hot. Confidence is everything.

Wright scored a goal Saturday in an 8-3 loss to the Panthers.

The goal snapped a four-game point drought. Wright has three goals and an assist in nine games this season from the third line. But more telling is that he's skating on the wing with 20-year-old center Berkly Catton. Wright was drafted as a pivot, but he has struggled dearly at the dot in past seasons. The 22-year-old forward has talent -- he put up 19 goals and 44 points in his first full season (79 games in 2024-25), but his development is lagging right now. And he needs to prove himself this season in order to improve his negotiating position. Wright becomes a restricted free agent next summer, so a trade may even be in his future.

Catton picked up two assists in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Panthers.

The 20-year-old Catton has six points (one goal, five assists) in his first nine games this season, and he's well on his way to obliterating his 17-point rookie season (66 games; seven goals, 10 assists). Look closer and you'll see a trend, though. Catton has delivered three, two-point games this season and been held off the scoresheet completely in six of his nine games. It's not unexpected -- young players take some time to become consistent. Catton is great with the puck, has incredible hockey IQ and is more than a passer -- he can snipe, too. His future is bright, even if his now is a bit inconsistent.

Hintz sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports.

There was no update on Hintz's status after the contest. The center had a goal in the game prior to his exit. He's earned five points through eight outings this season. Hintz can be considered day-to-day until the Stars provide a more thorough update.