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Nedeljkovic stopped 32 of 34 shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators.

Nedeljkovic has been limited to just two appearances this season as the Sharks' No. 2 goaltender behind Yaroslav Askarov, but he's looked impressive overall and has notched 56 saves on 60 shots faced -- good for a 1.90 GAA and .933 save percentage. His role as Askarov's backup limits his fantasy upside, but there's no question he's stepped up when called upon. This strong start to the season could lead to more playing time in the future.

Marchment scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators. He also added a blocked shot.

Marchment opened the scoring at 5:30 of the first period, converting a one-timer from the slot after Tyler Toffoli delivered a no-look pass from behind the net. The goal was Marchment's second of the season, and he finished with a plus-1 rating and a blocked shot as well. The winger continues to provide secondary scoring for San Jose, and while he's no longer skating in the first line alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, he should continue to have opportunities as long as he remains in a top-six role.

Saros stopped 30 of 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.

Saros delivered a strong performance despite the defeat, posting a .938 save percentage and keeping Nashville competitive throughout the contest. The Finnish netminder surrendered goals to Mason Marchment in the first period and Will Smith in the third before shutting down San Jose in overtime, but Macklin Celebrini beat him in the shootout to secure the victory for San Jose. Saros remains Nashville's unquestioned starter and a valuable fantasy asset even if he has just two wins to open the season. Through six outings, he's gone 2-2-2 with a 2.95 GAA and a .904 save percentage.

Sourdif didn't participate in Friday's practice session due to an illness, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Sourdif hasn't yet missed a game to begin the regular season, recording a goal, 13 hits, eight PIM and two blocked shots while averaging 13:24 of ice time. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's game against the Devils, but Ethen Frank will be a candidate to enter the lineup if Sourdif is sidelined, especially if Pierre-Luc Dubois (illness), who also missed Friday's practice session, remains out.

Stamkos scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.

Stamkos provided one of Nashville's two regulation goals, and the veteran sniper remains a productive offensive threat, cracking the scoresheet in all but one of his seven regular-season appearances. He has eight points (four goals, four assists) and 13 shots so far, and his role in the top line of both even strength and power play suggests he should continue to find ample opportunities to produce moving forward.

O'Reilly scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.

O'Reilly continued to provide offensive production for Nashville, finding the back of the net while recording four shots -- he's taken multiple shots in three of his last four games while notching four points (three goals, one assist) in that span. The 35-year-old winger should remain a prominent offensive threat for the Predators while being a regular fixture in the Preds' first line both in even-strength and power-play scenarios.

Chmelar was assigned to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Chmelar made seven appearances for the Rangers to begin the regular season, and he was held scoreless with 15 hits while averaging 8:15 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to make an impact in the AHL, while Taylor Raddysh was called up in a corresponding move to take Chmelar's place on the NHL roster.

Raddysh was recalled from AHL Hartford on Friday.

Raddysh was waived and subsequently sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the Rangers after racking up three goals, two assists and two PIM across his first five appearances in the AHL this year. The 28-year-old made 68 regular-season appearances at the NHL level last year, recording nine goals, 10 assists, 49 hits, 40 blocked shots and 12 PIM while averaging 11:51 of ice time.

Woll stopped 24 of 26 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Woll delivered another competitive performance despite receiving minimal offensive support, as he finished with a .923 save percentage -- he has posted a save percentage of at least .920 in four of his five appearances thus far. He surrendered the tying goal to Anton Johansson early in the second period before Andrew Copp beat him from close range with 4:38 remaining in regulation. The netminder kept Philadelphia within striking distance throughout the contest, but the Flyers managed just one goal and remained winless through nine games. Woll's ability to deliver respectable save percentages provides some fantasy value, although Philadelphia's struggles severely limit his potential for wins.

Michkov scored a goal on one shot in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Michkov opened the scoring at 17:32 of the first period, batting a bouncing puck into the net from close range for his third goal of the season. The Russian winger accounted for Philadelphia's only tally as the Flyers extended their franchise-record winless streak to nine games (0-6-3). Michkov's role as a middle-six forward, and the Flyers' scoring difficulties, could limit his fantasy upside in most formats.