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Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Jakub Dobes, Dennis Hildeby among top players to add this week
Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your squads.
Let's get into this week's suggestions for your consideration.
Jakub Dobes, G, Canadiens (35% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Dobes has won four of his last six starts. During that stretch, he allowed seven goals to the red-hot Avalanche and lost to the Blues in his second appearance in two nights. However, he has permitted two goals or fewer on three occasions and has delivered solid performances. He has outplayed Sam Montembeault and could see the bulk of the starts during a four-game week for the Canadiens.
Josh Norris, C, Sabres (36% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Hits/PP/Faceoffs
Norris has hit the ground running following a 24-game absence. Since recovering from an upper-body injury, he has found the scoresheet in three straight outings while collecting two goals, three power-play assists, five shots on net and two hits. He has also won 50% of his 40 faceoffs. Norris possesses plenty of all-around upside on Buffalo's top line and first power-play unit, but staying healthy has been a problem for him throughout his career. Still, he is worthy of more fantasy attention going into a four-game week for the Sabres.
Jared McCann, C/LW, Kraken (32% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks
McCann has found the scoresheet in two of four games since returning to the lineup from a 17-game absence. While he hasn't exactly lit it up offensively after recovering from a lower-body injury, he has provided solid category coverage this season. He has four goals, two assists, 22 shots on target, seven blocked shots and 13 hits through nine appearances. Despite the scoring struggles of the Kraken, he has topped the 60-point plateau in each of the last two seasons. He is behind that pace right now, but spots on the team's top line and first power-play combination should help him be a fantasy factor during a busy four-game week for Seattle.
Elias Lindholm, C, Bruins (28% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks/Faceoffs
Lindholm has collected eight assists, including two on the man-advantage, in his last five games. He has three multi-point efforts while adding seven shots on goal and four blocked shots during that stretch. Lindholm has accumulated four goals, 17 points, 30 shots, 19 blocks and 20 hits across 20 appearances this season. He also leads Boston with 184 faceoff wins and has won 55.4% of his draws. The loss of David Pastrnak, who has missed the past five games with an undisclosed injury, hasn't slowed down the top line at all, and Lindholm has plenty of fantasy upside for the remainder of the season. The Bruins play three times on the road this week.
Jamie Benn, C/LW, Stars (25% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits
Benn sat out the first 19 games of the year after undergoing surgery in late September for a collapsed lung. He has notched four goals and five assists in 11 games since making his season debut in mid-November. He also has 16 shots and 20 hits. Benn has averaged a mere 13:16 of ice time per game, but he is making the most of his minutes. However, he logged a season-high 17:02 of action in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh, suggesting a bump in playing time could be on the horizon. Dallas plays three times this week.
Dennis Hildeby, G, Maple Leafs (26% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Hildeby has played well in his last four outings, including two relief appearances. He has posted a 1-0-1 record while turning aside 78 of 81 shots. Due to injuries to Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, Hildeby occupies the top spot between the pipes for a Toronto team that has played better defensively recently. The 24-year-old Hildeby should see most of the playing time during a three-game week for the Maple Leafs.
Sean Couturier, C, Flyers (6% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/Faceoffs
Couturier has picked up points in bunches, supplying three goals and four assists in his last nine outings. He also has 11 shots, nine blocks and 12 hits over that span. The 33-year-old center hasn't gone more than two games without finding the scoresheet since mid-November. Couturier leads the Flyers with 221 faceoff wins and has a 52.5% success rate on puck drops. His multi-category coverage makes him an intriguing under-the-radar option during a four-game week for Philadelphia.
Nick Paul, C/LW, Lightning (7% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits
Paul was absent for 19 consecutive contests to begin the 2025-26 campaign after having surgery for an upper-body injury in mid-September. He has been productive since returning to the lineup, compiling two goals, four assists, 18 shots and 10 hits in nine games. Tampa Bay's parade to the infirmary this season has allowed Paul to occupy a top-six role, which has increased his fantasy value in the short term. He should continue to generate value for fantasy managers during a four-game road trip this week for Tampa Bay.
Matt Savoie, C/RW, Oilers (2% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots
Savoie has heated up offensively, earning four goals on 13 shots and adding one assist in his last six outings. His efforts have doubled his point total to 10 through 29 appearances this season. Savoie has spent most of his time playing in Edmonton's talented top six. If he remains hot, he is worthy of at least a short-term addition during a four-game week for the Oilers.
Thomas Novak, C, Penguins (0% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots
Novak has been hot and cold this campaign, and he's in the midst of a superb run of points. He has registered two goals and four assists in his last five appearances while adding five shots on net. He has been skating on combinations with Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby during that time. With Malkin out with an upper-body injury on Sunday against Dallas, Novak logged a season-high 17:15 of ice time while playing alongside Crosby. The 28-year-old Novak has considerable upside if he maintains that position during a four-game home stand for Pittsburgh this week.
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Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Pavel Buchnevich, Brandon Bussi lead category adds for this week
Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your squads.
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Let's get into this week's suggestions for your consideration.
Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Avalanche (36% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/PP
Following a sluggish start to the season, Landeskog has rediscovered his offensive touch. He didn't find the back of the net in his first 16 appearances, but he has registered five goals on 24 shots and eight points over his last nine outings. The Avalanche captain currently is skating on Colorado's second line and works on the top power-play unit, which grants him valuable exposure to Nathan MacKinnon. The 33-year-old Landeskog has earned both of his power-play points (one goal, one assist) in the past three games. He also has 46 shots on target and 36 hits through 25 contests this campaign. Landeskog should be rostered in more leagues, especially ahead of a four-game week for the Avalanche.
Beckett Sennecke, RW, Ducks (29% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots
Fantasy managers are finally taking notice of Sennecke's emergence, and his stock is rising. He has collected one goal and six assists across a seven-game point streak. He has added 12 shots, four hits and three blocks over that span. He is tied for the lead among rookies with 19 points through 25 games. Sennecke also ranks fifth on the Ducks with 12 helpers. A significantly improved offense has driven Anaheim's turnaround this season, and Sennecke has played a key role in that as part of the top six. He has short- and long-term value ahead of a four-game week for the Ducks.
Mats Zuccarello, RW, Wild (25% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Zuccarello has compiled 10 points, including nine assists, in 11 games this season. He is all over the scoresheet after missing the first 15 contests due to a lower-body injury. He has been setting up Kirill Kaprizov with regularity while skating on Minnesota's top line and first power-play unit. The 38-year-old Zuccarello has two power-play assists, but his production with the man-advantage should improve. Since the 2021-22 season, he ranks second on the Wild with 108 power-play points. Minnesota plays three times on the road this week.
Carter Hart, G, Golden Knights (26% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Hart had an up-and-down tenure between the pipes with Philadelphia and hasn't played in the NHL since the 2023-24 campaign. His play also didn't exactly stand out during his minor-league conditioning stint, where he went 1-2-0 with a 3.07 goals-against average and an .839 save percentage. Still, he will find himself in a great situation to succeed. The Golden Knights have surrendered the third-fewest shots against per game (24.8). Hart shouldn't see many high-danger scoring chances, and the team has more than enough offensive talent at forward to provide him with victories. It's still unclear when he will play, and there will be competition in the crease, especially when Adin Hill returns from a lower-body injury. However, Hart still has considerable potential if he works in a timeshare or if he secures the No. 1 job with Vegas.
Olen Zellweger, D, Ducks (27% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Blocks
Zellweger had only two assists in 12 appearances to begin the 2025-26 season, but he has found the scoresheet more lately. He has provided five goals and eight points in his last 13 outings, including three tallies on 10 shots and one assist during his four-game point streak. The 22-year-old blueliner is also up to 28 blocks over 25 contests. He is a worthy addition because of his hot play during a busy week for the Ducks.
Pavel Buchnevich, C/LW/RW, Blues (20% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks
Buchnevich has been hot and cold this season, starting the year with two goals and six points in eight games before chipping just one assist in his next 13 contests. However, he has one goal, three helpers, five shots and five blocks in the past five matches. He topped 60 points in consecutive campaigns before recording 57 over 76 in 2024-25. Buchnevich has plenty of work to do to return to that pace, but he makes for an intriguing roster choice ahead of a four-game week for St. Louis.
Zachary Bolduc, LW/RW, Canadiens (16% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits
Bolduc heated up at the end of November, collecting two goals, four assists, eight shots and eight hits in five games to finish the month. He also has one goal and one helper with the man-advantage during that span. His offensive upside received a significant boost after he was moved up to Montreal's top line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The 22-year-old Bolduc is also skating on the first power-play combination. He should offer solid production, notably in deeper leagues, during a four-game week for the Canadiens.
Andre Burakovsky, LW/RW, Blackhawks (17% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots
Burakovsky is trending toward his best offensive performance in the NHL. He has seven goals and 17 points through 20 games, putting him on track for a 66-point season. Burakovsky's previous best came in the 2021-22 regular season when he amassed 61 points for Colorado. He has been clicking with Connor Bedard, who is currently tied for the second-most points in the league, this campaign. The 30-year-old Burakovsky possesses a great deal of offensive upside this year. Chicago plays four times on the road this week.
Brandon Bussi, G, Hurricanes (15% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Bussi made his second straight start for the Hurricanes in a matchup against Calgary on Sunday, and he responded with a 15-save performance for his first NHL shutout. He has a 7-1-0 record with a 2.11 GAA and a .907 save percentage through eight outings. Between Pyotr Kochetkov's injury woes and Frederik Andersen's struggles, Bussi's seven victories lead the team. The 27-year-old Bussi has won his last five starts, and he is pushing for more playing time. Carolina's crease situation will become crowded once Kochetkov returns, but it's unclear when he will be ready, and the club likely won't rush him back. As a result, Bussi makes for a solid depth option going into a three-game week for the Hurricanes.
Luke Evangelista, RW, Predators (3% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Evangelista has compiled two goals, five assists and 10 shots during his four-game point streak. He has been playing on the top line with Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly while keeping pace with both of them offensively. Evangelista ranks first on the team with 13 assists and has the second-most points (17) and power-play points (five) on the Predators. He has some under-the-radar upside during a three-game week for Nashville.
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Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Patrick Kane, Tyler Seguin among top category adds for the week
Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your squads.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends! Let's get into this week's suggestions for your consideration.
Patrick Kane, RW, Red Wings (38% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Kane has recorded one goal, five assists (three on the power play) and 16 shots on net in his last six contests. Despite being limited to 13 appearances, he has 11 points and ranks fourth on Detroit with six power-play points. Kane is only five goals away from reaching 500 in his career, and he finished one point shy of the 60-point plateau in 2024-25. The 37-year-old veteran possesses plenty of offensive potential ahead of a four-game week for the Red Wings and for the remainder of the campaign.
Jake DeBrusk, LW/RW, Canucks (33% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/PP
DeBrusk has heated up offensively in November following a sluggish start to his tenure in Vancouver. He has registered six goals, including five on the power play, on 31 shots while chipping in two assists and nine hits in his last 10 outings. He has two markers and two helpers over his four-game point streak. DeBrusk has been playing in all situations while occupying roles on the first line and top power-play combination. He is worth scooping up ahead of a three-game week for Vancouver.
Owen Tippett, LW/RW, Flyers (27% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists//Points/Shots/Hits
Tippett has supplied one goal and six assists during a four-game point spree. He has earned a helper in three straight matches while posting four shots and eight hits. Tippett has 13 points, 50 shots and 35 hits through 20 outings this campaign. He has clicked with Trevor Zegras, who leads the Flyers in goals (seven) and points (21), and Christian Dvorak (six goals, 14 points) on what has been the team's most productive line. Tippett's category coverage makes him a solid target for banger leagues, especially during a four-game week for Philadelphia.
Matthew Coronato, RW, Flames (27% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots
Coronato hasn't gone more than two games without a point since the end of October. He has amassed six goals, 11 points and 48 shots on net over his last 13 appearances. He has compiled four tallies, including three on the power play, and three assists during his five-game point streak. The 23-year-old Coronato has plenty of long-term upside if his offensive consistency continues, but his hot play also gives him short-term appeal during Calgary's three-game road trip this week.
Tyler Seguin, C/RW, Stars (25% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots
Seguin has generated four tallies and eight points in his last nine contests. He has been hot and cold this campaign, and he's still slightly below a 50-point pace, but has reached the scoresheet in four of his past five outings. He remains a valuable contributor in the club's top six and occupies a spot on the first power-play unit. Despite his improved play of late, he hasn't had a power-play point in 12 consecutive contests. However, his play with the man-advantage should improve, and he's worthy of more fantasy attention during a four-game week for Dallas.
Casey DeSmith, G, Stars (13% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
DeSmith has a 4-1-2 record with a 2.22 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage through seven appearances this season. His three-game winning streak ended in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Calgary, but he stopped 31 of 33 shots in the contest. DeSmith should see additional playing time during a crowded four-game week for Dallas. He will probably start the second half of the team's back-to-back against Seattle on Wednesday and could face Ottawa on Sunday if the Stars choose to split the starts evenly with No. 1 netminder Jake Oettinger.
Darren Raddysh, D, Lightning (9% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Shots/Blocks/PP
Raddysh has accumulated one goal and five assists during his four-game point streak. He has three power-play helpers, nine shots on net and five blocked shots during that span while averaging 22:55 of ice time per contest. Due to his category coverage and a spot on the top power-play unit, the 29-year-old Raddysh is a superb pickup option, while injured blueliners Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh recover from extended absences on the injured reserve list. Tampa Bay plays four times this week.
Braeden Bowman, RW, Golden Knights (8% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Blocks/PP
Since being recalled from Henderson of the AHL, Bowman has been excellent in his introduction to NHL action. He has lit the lamp four times while adding one assist, 13 shots on goal and four blocked shots through six appearances. He has been skating on the first line and as a member of the top power-play combination. His production with the man-advantage, which includes two goals and two assists, makes him a particularly intriguing pickup candidate. Vegas plays four times this week.
Jason Zucker, LW, Sabres (7% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/PP
Zucker has one goal, three assists, two shots and four hits in two contests after returning to the lineup from an eight-game absence because of a severe viral issue. He has collected five tallies, 11 points, 29 shots and 19 hits across 14 appearances this season. Zucker is also tied for third on the team with four power-play points. His category coverage makes him a solid roster choice going into a three-game week for Buffalo.
Danila Yurov, RW, Wild (2% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits
Yurov has one goal, three assists, six shots and five blocks in the past four games. In each of his last three outings, he has topped 14 minutes of playing time while skating between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello on the top line. The 21-year-old Yurov has been taking advantage of his increased role due to the absences of Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman, who are both week-to-week with lower-body injuries. Yurov is worthy of a short-term addition in deeper leagues during a three-game week for Minnesota.
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Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Brock Nelson, Brandt Clarke among top category adds to start this week
Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your squads.
Let's get into this week's suggestions for your consideration.
Emil Heineman, LW/RW, Islanders (39% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Hits
Heineman has been a pleasant surprise this season as a valuable top-six forward for the Islanders. He ranks second on the team with nine goals and has 13 points through 19 appearances. The 24-year-old forward has fit in nicely alongside Bo Horvat, who leads the team with 12 goals and 23 points. Heineman has also amassed 41 shots on net and 65 hits. The Islanders play four times this week.
Brock Nelson, C, Avalanche (35% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Blocks/Faceoffs
Nelson has notched four goals and six points in his past 10 appearances. He has been improving offensively, scoring two goals on seven shots and contributing two assists during his three-game point streak. He also has 31 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 11 hits through 19 contests this campaign. Nelson has been playing in all situations while occupying the second-line center spot. He also ranks second on the team with 177 faceoff wins and has a 48.7 success rate on the draw. Colorado plays three times this week.
Jack Roslovic, C/RW, Oilers (35% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Roslovic was among the recommendations a week ago when he had a 16% roster share. He is back again because Edmonton plays four games this week, and the time to pick him up may be running out. He has amassed six goals and 13 points in his last 11 outings, including three tallies and three assists across a four-game point streak. Roslovic has been a productive part of the Oilers' top-six, and he holds a place on the first power-play combination.
Anton Lundell, C, Panthers (32% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks/Hits/Faceoffs
Lundell has been a consistent offensive contributor this campaign. He has gone consecutive games without a point on only one occasion while collecting four goals, 15 points, 33 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 16 hits through 18 outings. He also leads the Panthers with 175 faceoff victories and has a 53.9 winning percentage. Florida plays three times at home this week, giving Lundell plenty of opportunities to continue his versatile play as the team's top center.
Brandt Clarke, D, Kings (26% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks/PP
Clarke has been hot and cold offensively this season, which was common for him in the 2024-25 campaign as well. He has two goals, seven points, 37 shots on target and 24 blocks through 19 contests this year. Clarke has logged more than 20 minutes of ice time in each of his last two games, and he should see an increase in usage after Drew Doughty sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's 1-0 win over Ottawa. If Clarke lands a spot on the top power-play unit, it would also give him an offensive boost. However, the Kings often utilize five forwards in 5-on-4 situations. Still, Clarke is a solid pickup during a four-game week for Los Angeles.
Kevin Lankinen, G, Canucks (19% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Lankinen has been up and down this campaign, which is why his 4-5-2 record with a 3.44 goals-against average and an .890 save percentage doesn't jump off the page. However, he is coming off a 28-save effort in Sunday's 6-2 win over Tampa Bay. He will also get plenty of chances to improve upon his statistics as Vancouver's No. 1 puck-stopper due to the absence of Thatcher Demko, who is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Lankinen performed well in that role during the 2024-25 campaign while Demko was unavailable. Vancouver plays three times this week.
Artyom Levshunov, D, Blackhawks (19% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks/Hits/PP
Levshunov has heated up offensively following a sluggish start to the season. He has registered eight assists, including four on the power play, while adding 11 shots, 13 blocks and nine hits in his last nine appearances. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft has supplied superb multi-category coverage. He has tremendous value in keeper formats, and the 20-year-old blueliner is a great option for standard leagues going into a busy four-game week for Chicago.
Jesper Wallstedt, G, Wild (16% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Wallstedt is gaining momentum, winning his past three starts while stopping 89 of the 91 shots he has faced. He has shutout triumphs in each of his last two outings. The 23-year-old netminder has a 4-0-2 record with a 2.10 GAA and a .924 SV% through six appearances this season. His fantasy value is limited as Filip Gustavsson's backup, but Wallstedt is playing himself into an increased role on a Minnesota team that has won six of its past 10 games. The Wild play three times this week.
Beckett Sennecke, RW, Ducks (8% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Assists/Shots/Hits
Sennecke has compiled three goals, seven points, 16 shots and seven hits in his last eight outings. He ranks third among all NHL rookies with 12 points through 18 appearances. The 19-year-old winger has 32 shots and 19 hits while averaging 16:29 of ice time per game in a top-six role. He has considerable future value and should make for a solid addition during a four-game week for Anaheim.
Mason Lohrei, D, Bruins (5% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks
Lohrei has accumulated two goals, eight points, five shots, seven blocks and five hits in his last seven appearances. After being a healthy scratch for five straight games, he has reached the scoresheet in three of the past four matches. He has one marker, three helpers (two on the power play), two shots, four blocks and three hits during that span. Lohrei has the potential to offer decent category coverage during a four-game week for Boston.
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Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your squads.
Let's get into this week's suggestions for your consideration.
Cole Perfetti, C/RW/LW, Jets (40% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Perfetti had one shot on goal and one blocked shot across 17:59 of ice time during his season debut against Anaheim on Sunday. Despite a quiet night on the scoresheet, the 23-year-old forward has a wealth of potential this campaign. He amassed 18 tallies and 32 assists in 82 games during the 2024-25 regular season. He also had five goals and 10 helpers on the man-advantage. Perfetti returned to a second-line role and a slot on the first power-play unit. Winnipeg plays three times on the road this week.
Ivan Barbashev, LW, Golden Knights (39% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Hits
Barbashev has accounted for three goals, seven points, 11 shots on net and eight hits over his last five contests. He has three tallies and two assists during a three-game point streak. The 29-year-old forward ranks third on the team in points (15) and goals (six) through 14 outings. He's on pace for 35 goals and 88 points, and while those scoring rates will be challenging to maintain, surpassing his previous best of 60 points in 2021-22 should be achievable as long as linemate Jack Eichel stays healthy.
Marcus Johansson, LW, Wild (26% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots
Johansson plays in all situations and has been a value producer for Minnesota this season, sitting third on the team in goals (six) and third in points (15) through 17 appearances. He has also supplied three goals and five points on the power play. The 35-year-old forward celebrated his 1,000th game on Sunday versus Calgary by extending his career-best point streak to nine consecutive contests. He has five goals and six assists during that stretch. The Wild play three times at home this week.
Elvis Merzlikins, G, Blue Jackets (21% rostered)
Category Coverage: Starts/Saves/Wins
Merzlikins and Jet Greaves (32% rostered) have had issues with consistency this season, but they both have fantasy value going into a four-game week for Columbus. They have been splitting time between the pipes this year, and if the rotation continues, Merzlikins could face the Kraken and Rangers. Seattle sits 29th in the league with 2.60 goals per game, while New York ranks 31st overall in goals per game at 2.19.
Jack Roslovic, C/RW, Oilers (20% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/PP
Roslovic has heated up offensively following a sluggish start. He has three goals, four assists and 19 shots on target in his past seven appearances. Despite playing alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Roslovic's four-game point streak ended in Saturday's 9-1 loss to Colorado. However, the 28-year-old Roslovic possesses considerable value if he continues to see ice time in that coveted spot. He has also been logging minutes on Edmonton's top power-play combination, where he has two goals and one helper. His production alongside the team's top offensive players makes Roslovic a compelling roster choice during a four-game week for the Oilers.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau, C/RW, Islanders (18% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks/Faceoffs
Pageau has collected at least one point in nine of the last 13 games. He has five goals, six assists, 17 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and 21 hits during that span. He has notched one goal and two helpers while on the penalty kill, which has him tied for first in the league in shorthanded points. Pageau is providing valuable secondary production for New York this season. He also ranks second on the club with 143 faceoff wins and has a career-best 62.2 winning percentage. The Islanders play four times on the road this week, making Pageau a solid all-around pickup option.
Corey Perry, RW, Kings (7% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/PP
After missing the first six games of the 2025-26 campaign, Perry has been all over the scoresheet. The 40-year-old winger hasn't shown any ill effects from knee surgery and has seven goals and 11 points in 10 appearances. He is already tied for the team lead in goals and sits fourth in points. He also has one goal and two assists with the man-advantage. Despite occupying a fourth-line role at even strength, he still has his familiar position as the net-front presence on the top power-play unit. Perry has averaged 14:49 of ice time per contest and has failed to earn a point in a game on only two occasions this season. He has two goals and two helpers during a three-game point spree. Los Angeles plays three times on the road this week.
Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, Bruins (2% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots/Blocks
Arvidsson has compiled five goals, seven points, six blocks and 30 shots in the past 10 games. He has lit the lamp in three of his last four outings while recording 15 shots and three blocks. Arvidsson has been working on the second line and the top power-play unit. He doesn't have any points with the man-advantage, yet, but that will probably change if he maintains the spot. The 32-year-old forward has always been a high-volume shooter and has short-term fantasy value while he's finding twine behind opposing netminders. Boston plays three times this week.
Gabe Perreault, RW, Rangers (2% rostered)
Category Coverage: Goals/Points/Shots
The Rangers recalled Perreault from AHL Hartford on Sunday. The team's top prospect is off to an outstanding start in the minors, amassing five goals, 10 points and 16 shots through nine contests. The Rangers have struggled mightily offensively this season, and Perreault could provide a spark. If he lands a spot in the club's top-six group, he is worthy of consideration as a short-term addition. The Rangers have a busy schedule with four games this week.
Nick Blankenburg, D, Predators (3% rostered)
Category Coverage: Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks/Hits
Blankenburg has generated one goal and five assists during his five-game point streak. He has seven shots, four blocks, five hits and two power-play points (one goal, one assist) during that stretch. He averaged 21:36 of ice time in his last six outings while skating on the second pairing and working on the first unit with the man-advantage. While Roman Josi and Adam Wilsby recover from injuries, the 27-year-old Blankenburg's category coverage makes him an intriguing addition for fantasy managers ahead of a three-game week for Nashville.