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Barron produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

The 24-year-old blueliner helped set up Dalibor Dvorsky for the game's opening goal early in the first period, and Barron then tied it up at 4-4 midway through the third with a rocket from the top of the slot that beat John Gibson. It's Barron's second multi-point performance in the last five games, and on the season he's already contributed eight points (two goals, six assists) in just 11 contests. Without regular power-play time, however, it'll be difficult for him to maintain anything close to that pace.

McAvoy notched two assists while adding three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over Chicago.

The blueliner set up Boston's final two goals of the afternoon, as McAvoy fed Morgan Geekie for a one-timer with 12 seconds left in the third period before springing Elias Lindholm for the OT winner with a stretch pass from his own zone. McAvoy snapped a brief three-game point drought with the performance, and through nine games he's picked up one goal and eight points with 17 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 11 hits, six PIM and a plus-6 rating.

Struble scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Lightning.

His seeing-eye wrist shot from the left dot tickled twine with 18 seconds left in the second; it tied the game 3-3. Struble had one shot, two hits and two blocks Saturday. Overall, he has two goals, 34 hits, 12 blocks and four shots in 10 contests this season.

Smith logged three assists in Penn State's 4-3 loss to the University of Minnesota on Saturday.

Smith is up to two goals and eight helpers through eight contests this season. The Blue Jackets prospect appears to have taken a step forward on offense. He has a decent scoring touch from the blue line and should see plenty of playing time as a key part of Penn State's roster.

Perbix had two assists Saturday in a 5-4 shootout win over Tampa Bay.

The points were the defender's first this season. Perbix is the kind of defender who goes unnoticed most nights, unless there's a missed play in the defensive zone. He has 23 blocks, three hits and just eight shots in 13 contests.

Hensler scored a goal and added two assists in the University of Wisconsin's 9-1 win over the University of Notre Dame on Saturday.

Hensler doubled up his point total for the season in this blowout win. He has two goals and four helpers across six games to start his junior year. The 20-year-old defenseman is a Senators prospect, selected 23rd overall in 2025. He produced 24 points over 55 contests across his first two years in college.

Moser blocked five shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators. He also had two shots and two hits.

The defender is still waiting on his first point this season, but he does have 23 blocks, six hits, 15 shots and a plus-3 rating in 13 games. Still, it's a long way from his seven goals, 22 assists, 91 blocks, 61 hits and plus-41rating from last year. With this profile, Moser fits the classic better on the ice than in the fantasy arena profile.

Hedman scored a goal Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Hedman has three goals, two assists, 16 blocks and 15 shots this season while averaging 14:13. His game has ease toward its twilight, but that's not really a surprise for a 6-foot-7 defender with 1,176 regular season and another 170 playoff games on his odometer.

Carlson had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville. He fired five shots.

Carlson has three points, including two goals, in his last two games. But none have come on the power play, a place where the Bolts continue to struggle despite the offensive firepower on the top unit. Carlson will get his points there for sure, so be patient.

Burns was assigned to AHL Springfield on Saturday.

Burns was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 5-4 win over Detroit before being sent back to the minors. He didn't make his NHL debut during his first NHL stint with the Blues. Burns has one assist in seven AHL appearances this season.