Seguin notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Seguin set up linemate Mason Marchment on the game-winning goal, which was scored at 18:15 of the second period. Along with center Matt Duchene, Seguin and Marchment form a strong second line for a deep Dallas forward group. Last year was Seguin's most productive since 2018-19 -- he produced 52 points in just 68 regular-season contests. The 32-year-old is no longer an 80-point threat annually, but he's an effective depth forward with modest physicality for fantasy purposes.

Duchene notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Duchene set up the first of Mason Marchment's two goals in the game. That duo, along with linemate Tyler Seguin, often found success in bunches last year while playing on the second line. They began 2024-25 together as well, which is good news for Duchene's production. He put up 65 points in 80 regular-season contests last season and should push for similar numbers despite being limited to the second power-play unit this year.

Johnston posted an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Johnston led all Stars forwards with 21:09 of ice time despite playing in a third-line role at even strength. That was a common occurrence down the stretch and in the playoffs in 2023-24, as the line assignment typically doesn't define Johnston's usage too strictly. The 21-year-old put up 65 points (10 on the power play) and 216 shots on net in 82 regular-season contests last year, and he could still find another level in his game this season.

Stankoven recorded three assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Stankoven had a hand in the Stars' first three goals, including a power-play tally by Mason Marchment. The 21-year-old Stankoven got a chance on the top line Thursday, while Wyatt Johnston centered the third line in the absence of Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed). Those young players may frequently move around the lineup. Stankoven may be prone to ups and downs as most rookies are, but he's a must-have player in dynasty formats and will likely be productive enough on offense to draw interest in redraft leagues as well.

Texier (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Texier took a maintenance day Wednesday, but he was in attendance for Thursday's morning skate. The 25-year-old produced an assist and blocked three shots in his Blues debut Tuesday versus the Kraken. In Texier's absence, Zachary Bolduc will draw into the lineup and could also absorb Texier's power-play time. The Blues' opening road trip concludes with a game Friday in Vegas.

Tavares scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Tavares broke in on Jacob Markstrom and scored from the slot on a nice touch feed from Max Domi. The former captain has come into 2024-25 looking freer and lighter, perhaps because he's no longer carrying the weight of the C on his jersey. Tavares, who put up 65 points in 80 games last season, could rebound to the mid-70s with this reduced pressure.

Barkov sustained a lower-body injury late in Thursday's game versus the Senators, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Barkov will be evaluated through Friday, leaving his status for Saturday's road game in Buffalo in doubt. The center crashed feet first into the boards while trying to break up Tim Stutzle's empty-net goal. Barkov was unable to put weight on his right leg when he left the ice.

Lorentz scored a goal and added an assist Thursday in a 4-2 win over the Devils. The goal stood as the winner.

Lorentz's last NHL goal came more than 11 months ago when he scored the game-winning goal for Florida in a 2-0 victory over Detroit. The big-bodied pivot also had two hits and two blocks in 15:07 of ice time. Lorentz won't be a fantasy star, but he's the kind of hard-scrabble underdog that Leafs fans adore. He wasn't picked until the 12th round in the OHL draft, was overlooked in his first NHL draft and then went in the last round when he was picked by Carolina.

Johnston (undisclosed), as expected, will be in the lineup to face Nashville on Thursday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Johnston has yet to miss a game in his NHL career and will continue that streak heading into the 2024-25 campaign. The 21-year-old center looks set for a third-line role versus the Predators but should still see time with the No. 1 power-play unit. As such, Johnston should still offer top-half fantasy value given his offensive upside.

Lundestrom sustained an apparent lower-body injury during Thursday's practice session, Patrick Present of The Hockey News reports.

Lundestrom needed assistance getting off the ice and to the dressing room after sustaining his injury, and the severity of the issue isn't yet known. He'll have a few days to recover before the Ducks face the Sharks on Saturday, but Ross Johnston could see a role for Anaheim if Lundestrom is unavailable.