The Islanders are a team on the rise, winning seven straight on the road with the latest being a come-from-behind 4-2 win in Dallas last night. Superstar John Tavares led the charge with the game-winning goal and an assist, but his linemates have entered the conversation as elite fantasy forwards in '13-14. Team USA snub Kyle Okposo continues his "monster" breakout season with two more goals giving him 19 tallies and 45 points in 46 games. And what about Thomas Vanek? It took the Austrian sniper some time to get adjusted to life on Long Island, but he has been among the "hottest' scorers in the NHL with 22 points(7G/15A) in his last 20 games. If there was anyway for fantasy owners to "buy low" on him, the window of opportunity is probably shut. Think about what John Tavares did for Matt Moulson and P.A. Parenteau's offensive production while sharing the top line for the Islanders, and then just salivate about what the future can hold for the present trio if they can stay together. Maybe the present winning streak and the sudden glimmer of hope for making the postseason will quell rumors of Vanek being moved by the trade deadline. Fantasy Notes: Jonas Hiller wins his 14th straight game, stopping all 22 shots in Anaheim's 1-0 victory over Detroit. Barring any health issues, fantasy elite status at last for the Swiss goalie stud.. The 'King" has returned, as the Ranger's Henrik Lundqvist is slowly reverting to his previous Vezina-winning form after his third straight win last night. The Flyers were no match for his stingy play in the crease.. Carolina captain Eric Staal was practicing on Sunday and could be back in the line-up Monday night. His return would minimize Jordan Staal's fantasy value, as he would move back down to center the 2nd line and the secondary power-play. The scorching Jeff Skinner would move back to wing on the top line.. Play all your key Tampa Bay Lightning players this week, as they have a whopping 5 games on the slate. Conversely, maybe its for the best to sit all your Pittsburgh Penguins with only one game up. One tough decision can be possibly starting Lightning goalie Anders Lindback, but Ben Bishop can be back in a game or two. Listen to any injury updates regarding his impending return.