Mikael Backlund- Calgary, C (Owned in 12.5% of ESPN leagues) With four straight two-point efforts (5G/2A), including the overtime game-winner on Saturday night, Backlund is smoking hot for the Flames. Injuries have held him back, but the 24-year old is showing true signs of a breakout season in Year 5. The Olympic break might be coming at the wrong time for Backlund, but expect him to take another step forward as he firmly entrenches himself as Calgary's no.1 center for the near future. Scoop him up. Gustav Nyquist- Detroit , RW (Owned in 60.9% of ESPN league) Coming off his first career hat trick and 2 power-play goals against Washington, the window of opportunity to pick up the streaking Nyquist is quickly slamming shut. The ultra-talented winger has benefited from the myriad of injuries to Detroit's top forwards, posting 8 points in the last five games and 22 in 30 games overall. Mikael Granlund-Minnesota, C (Owned in 26.2% of ESPN leagues) Clicking on a line with Zach Parise and Jason Pominville, the shifty center has been playing well of late with 8 points(2G/6A) in the last 5 games. While he has been plagued by inconsistencies early on in his NHL career, the injury to top center Mikko Koivu has given the 21-year old the opportunity to showcase his skills. He is well worth a waiver-wire addition while he is hot. Travis Zajac- New Jersey, C Owned in 39.9 % of ESPN leagues) The Patrick Elias-Jaromir Jagr-Travis Zajac line has been the primary scoring trio for Jersey in recent weeks, giving the underachieving center a huge fantasy boost moving forward. With 6 points in the last 5 games, Zajac is setting himself up for a nice second half. A great "buy low" option who is readily available in most leagues, the former 60-point producer warrants plenty of fantasy consideration. Dmitry Kulikov-Florida, D (owned in 23.1% of ESPN leagues) It feels like we been waiting forever for the talented Russian defenseman to break out, but he has quietly turned on the offense lately with 4 goals in the last 7 games. Massive upside for this Florida Panther, so maybe take a flier on the 23-year old. A 40+ point season should be in the cards soon.