as Evgeni Malkin was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury, ending his consecutive game streak since the 2021-22 season.

This victory for the Blue Jackets was particularly sweet as they snapped a 15-game winless streak in Pittsburgh, with their last victory there dating back to December 21, 2015. This game illustrated the Blue Jackets' recent form, having won three out of their last four matches, while the Penguins continued to struggle, losing their fourth consecutive game and six of their last eight.

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With the NHL season in full swing, savvy fantasy owners are on the lookout for emerging talent to boost their rosters. This week's waiver wire reveals several key players with impressive stats and potential impact.

Leading the charge is Jason Zucker of the Buffalo Sabres, who has been on a scoring tear, notching a power-play goal against Vegas, bringing his total to seven goals and three assists in just seven games. Dmitri Voronkov of the Columbus Blue Jackets is also making waves, contributing significantly with seven goals in six games, making him a must-add.

Veteran Patrick Kane from the Detroit Red Wings is gradually finding his form, contributing to his team's win streak. Meanwhile, Warren Foegele of the Los Angeles Kings has shown strong chemistry with linemates, accumulating four goals and six assists recently. Matthew Knies of the Toronto Maple Leafs is another player to watch, having recently hit a scoring high with his first NHL hat trick.

On the defensive front, Drew Doughty is nearing a return post-injury, making him a valuable addition. In goal, Darcy Kuemper of the Kings and rookie Yaroslav Askarov of the San Jose Sharks are standout options for fantasy managers.

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In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets edged out the Carolina Hurricanes with a 4-3 victory in a shootout, thanks to Adam Fantilli's decisive goal in the fourth round. The win marked a significant boost for the Blue Jackets, improving their home record to 12-

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