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Power scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Power's tally was the game-winner. The 23-year-old defenseman's strong start to the year continues, as he's effectively filled the void created by the Sabres' trade of Bowen Byram to Chicago. Through eight contests, Power has two goals, six assists, eight shots on net and a plus-4 rating over eight appearances. Power is still searching for his first power-play point of the year, but he is seeing decent usage in that situation and will get even more while Rasmus Dahlin (upper body) is on the mend.

Pesce notched two assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Rangers.

Pesce ended his scoring slump to begin the year. The 31-year-old had gone six games without a point despite seeing steady top-four minutes. Through seven outings, he's added seven shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. Pesce has missed the 20-point mark in three straight years after reaching it five times over his first eight seasons in the NHL. He carries little fantasy appeal as more of a defensive presence.

Hamilton logged two assists, including one while shorthanded, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Rangers.

Hamilton had his first multi-point effort of the campaign in this blowout. The 33-year-old defenseman was able to contribute a shorthanded point for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign, when he was with the Hurricanes. He's yet to add anything on the power play from the second unit. Hamilton has four points, 21 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and eight hits across seven outings this season.

Middleton scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, added two hits and logged 10 PIM in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

This was Middleton's first point as a Flame. The 30-year-old defenseman, acquired in a July trade that sent Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to Minnesota, is serving as a veteran shutdown defenseman for a young team. Over seven games, Middleton has added nine shots on net, 14 hits, 14 PIM, 11 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. He won't add much offense, but his physical play could still be useful in banger leagues.

Hedman scored the game-winning goal in overtime Thursday in a 4-3 victory over Seattle.

It was Hedman's first goal since February 28 against the Sabres. It was a sweet skill play as he skated in, split the D and beat Philipp Grubauer from in tight. The Norris trophy winner (2017-18) played just 33 games last season and missed all seven games the Lightning played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as he took time to prioritize his mental health. Hedman is being deployed in a different way this season, allowing others to step up with big ice time and greater offensive opportunities. He has one goal and two assists in seven games so far this season.

Mukhamadullin scored a goal and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Mammoth.

This was Mukhamadullin's first goal and point of the season. The 24-year-old has filled a third-pairing role and will stay in that spot while Jake Walman (upper body) is on the mend. Mukhamadullin's overall play has left plenty to be desired -- he's at a minus-5 rating, five hits and seven blocked shots over five outings. He has little chance of moving into the top four at any stage of the 2026-27 campaign.

Fowler notched three assists, including one on the power play and one while shorthanded, and added three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Wild.

Fowler didn't do much to begin the year, but he's earned four helpers over his last two games. The defenseman also has nine shots on net, seven blocked shots and six PIM across seven appearances. Fowler's got enough scoring upside to be worth a look in fantasy, though he could run hot and cold on a middling Blues team.

Samuelsson scored a goal and added an assist Thursday in a 5-4 overtime win against Toronto.

Samuelsson's shot from the high slot went over Sergei Bobrovsky's blocker in the second half of the third period to force overtime. The defender has two consecutive two-point games (one goal, three helpers) while Rasmus Dahlin (upper body) has been out. Samuelsson put up a surprising 41 points, including 13 goals, 109 shots and a plus 41 rating in 78 games last season, so the offense is in him. So far this season, he has put up two goals and four assists in eight contests.

Hughes notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added five shots on net in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Blues.

Hughes has stretched his season-opening point streak to eight games. He's alternated multi-point efforts in that span, racking up two goals and 10 assists so far, including five power-play points. The defenseman also has 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. While both Jared Spurgeon (upper body) and Brock Faber (skull) are out, Hughes will see even more premium time in scoring situations.

Pionk scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists (one on the power play) and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Pionk has stepped up in the absence of Josh Morrissey (wrist), earning five points over the last two games. The 31-year-old Pionk is doing a little bit of everything, aside from taking a trip to the sin bin. Through seven contests, he has a goal, five helpers, 13 shots on net, 12 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while playing in a top-four role. He's at least worth a short-term addition in fantasy while he's seeing top billing on the Jets' blue line.