Let's start off with saying "Hat's off to Nick" as the cerebral passing machine known as Nicklas Backstrom collected his first career regular season "hat trick" in Washington's 4-2 win over Tampa Bay. His career high in goals scored was 33 in 2009-10, but he routinely falls in the 15-20 category. Meaning, don't get overly excited over his scoring explosion. His point-per-game ways will continue this season thanks to a healthy dose of assists.. Need to mention our second fantasy star of the night, Kris Letang who has played this season like a man on a mission, scoring another two goals in Pittsburgh's losing effort to Columbus. He has collected points in five straight games, plus goals in three straight. With 21 points on the season and injury-free again, get him in your starting line-ups ASAP.. Should we start to take Buffalo's goalie Jhonas Enroth seriously in all fantasy leagues? The streaking Swede did not enjoy his best night by any means but held on for his eighth win in his last ten starts. The Sabres have been gaining much confidence during this hot stretch and are even scoring some goals. When you see them defeating Florida and Calgary by the score of 4-3, then you know the team is trending upward. I say use Enroth as a solid no. 2 if your goaltending is struggling.. Tyler Seguin is the "man" again, scoring a goal and an assist in the 4-2 Dallas triumph over New Jersey. His 23 goals and 38 points leads the entire NHL, while his robust 118 SOG ranks him second. Superstar status has arrived.. Want to add that Jason Spezza is back on Seguin's line. His two points last night was no coincidence. Start him immediately... The formula is simple for Philly's offensive success- secondary scoring is a must and it's been on display over recent games. Third-line center Sean Couturier scored a goal in their 5-1 win over Carolina, extending his point to six games. Wayne Simmonds is back on one of his famous hot streaks, collecting the game-winner plus a helper so use him while he is on fire. The Flyers have been buzzing on offense as top dogs Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek continue to lead the way.. Where have you been, Mats? Despite sub-par offensive production at the quarter mark, Mr. Zuccarello sparked the 'Blueshirts to a 5-1 win over Vancouver with his two goals. With 13 points in 25 games, he is falling way short of his 59-point pace he set last season, but consider "buying low" on him. He was moved up to the Rick Nash-Derick Brassard line, which would mean a huge boost in fantasy value if it's for the long haul.. For one night, Antti Niemi was the more superior fantasy goalie than Pekka Rinne as he turned aside all 29 shots for the 2-0 shootout win over Nashville. He has won his last four starts, allowing 11 over that span. Having said all that, give me Rinne any day of the week... Big Joe Thornton has been heating up for the sizzling Sharks, turning in three straight multi-point efforts. While not the slam-dunk PPG beast that he used to be, 70 ponts should be a lock for this passing genius. Don't take him for granted if you own him. He is probably better than 90% of all no.5-6 forwards starting in your leagues.. TJ Oshie's offensive resurgence keeps running it's course, as the gifted forward scored the overtime game-winner for the Blues in Colorado. He has only 12 points on the season, but six of them have come over the last four games. He did score 60 pts. in 2013-14, so you know he can turn it on. Watch him closely.. Ryan Suter has left the mumps "in the dust", as his two assists gives him five points in the last three games since returning from his illness. The Minnesota defenseman is quite arguably the most under-the-radar fantasy star on the blueline, so keep riding him with confidence... I love myself a little JVR, as the talented winger has heated up in a big way for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Van Riemsdyk scored a goal last night, giving him points in 6 of his last 7 games. The top unit of Bozak-Kessel-Riemsdyk is as good as it gets for fantasy purposes... No Corey Perry.. no problem for Anaheim as goalie Federik Andersen and center Ryan Getzlaf keep leading the Ducks to victory. After starting for 18 straight games, Andersen should better getting a well-deserved break soon as Ilya Bryzgalov is almost done with his AHL conditioning stint. Expect the Dane to greatly benefit from a few less starts...