Gaudreau recorded a hat trick and fired six shots on goal in Tuesday's win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

That was Gaudreau's third career NHL hat trick and his second in the month of December, putting him at 15 goals on the season. The top-line forward continues to impress in his sophomore NHL campaign, posting 37 points in 34 games -- eighth most in the NHL. With the Flames surging and Gaudreau producing at close to a point-per-game pace this season, the 22-year-old needs to be in your lineup every game.

Gaudreau assisted on the game-winner in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Gaudreau has been consistent all year and is on a tear, with six points in his last three games. The second-year pro has already solidified his spot among the upper echelon of fantasy wingers and should only get better.

Gaudreau netted two goals and added an assist in Saturday's win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames have won five straight games and Gaudreau is a big reason why. The 22-year-old has recorded seven goals and 10 points over his last five outings and now sits seventh in the NHL scoring race with 31 points. The top-line forward is simply on fire right now and is a must-start every game.

Gaudreau scored the game-winning goal and had an assist Thursday against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

This kid does it all. Gaudreau has scored five time in his last four games and is up to 28 points on the season --10th most in the NHL. The 22-year-old has already scored four game-winning goals this year and continues to mesh with Sean Monahan on the top line. Gaudreau has become a reliable and consistent source of point production in just his second NHL season.

Gaudreau notched a hat trick, including the game-winner, Friday against the Bruins. He also had an assist, was a plus-4, and had two penalty minutes.

EDGE Analysis

This is a nice game for Gaudreau, who has picked it up a bit recently. He now has nine goals on the season, and he's also a positive in plus/minus now. He's almost at a point-per-game pace for the season now.

Gaudreau, who missed Monday's practice with an illness, logged 18:25 of ice time and chipped in two goals -- once in regulation and again in the shootout -- in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Gaudreau had three giveaways in the contest but more than made up for it by beating Niemi in the second round of the shootout. With six goals and 16 helpers in 25 games, Gaudreau is one of the few bright spots on a Calgary team that has a minus-30 goal differential along with a losing record of 9-14-2.

Gaudreau (illness) will return to Calgary's top forward line for Tuesday night's tilt with the Stars, Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gaudreau will be playing on the Flames top forward line alongside Sean Monahan and David Jones. The 22-year-old winger has been on a tear this season, notching 21 points through 24 contests for Calgary.

Gaudreau did not practice Monday due to flu-like symptoms.

EDGE Analysis

It's tough to call at this point whether or not he'll be available Tuesday when the Flames take on the Stars, but it shouldn't cost Gaudreau much time even if he does end up skipping Tuesday's contest. The winger's status should be updated at some point prior to the contest, likely following Tuesday's morning skate.

Gaudreau scored the overtime winner and had an assist Friday against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

A strong night for the 22-year-old, who fired six shots on goal in 20:33 of ice time. Gaudreau now has points in back-to-back games and is up to five goals and 15 assists on the season. Skating on the top line with Season Monahan, the crafty playmaker is a must-start every game.

Gaudreau netted a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

While Calgary is off to a terrible start offensively, Gaudreau has been stellar with 13 points in 13 games. He has also climbed back up to even on his plus/minus, and is a premier fantasy winger in just his second year.