Ottawa Senators center Michael Amadio tallied a goal and an assist during their 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday evening. Amadio found the back of the net in the second period during even-strength play. His goal would stand as the game-winner. Later in the third, Amadio would add the primary assist on Shane Pinto's empty-netter. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a recent increase in offensive production as he has tallied six points (three goals) over his last six. During this span, he has logged 11 shots on goal with eight hits and four blocks. However, before this recent stretch, Amadio found the back of the net just five times and added nine helpers over his previous 48 contests. Fantasy managers in deeper formats could consider streaming Amadio given his recent play when the Senators face the Bruins on Thursday evening.
Ottawa Senators right wing Michael Amadio has landed in concussion protocol after getting hurt in Saturday's 5-4 victory over Vancouver. Amadio exited the game early in the third period. He collected an assist before leaving the action. The 28-year-old has been a 27-point guy in back-to-back years and is on pace to finish around a similar mark in 2024-25. Through 33 appearances, Amadio has recorded 10 points (two goals, eight assists) with 39 shots and 35 hits. Cole Reinhardt, who has posted one goal and one assist in five appearances, is expected to replace Amadio in the lineup on Sunday versus Edmonton.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Michael Amadio will miss Thursday's game against the visiting New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy also noted that the club will call up a forward from the AHL to fill Amadio's spot instead of dressing an extra defenseman. The 27-year-old is in his third season with the Golden Knights and has recorded six goals and 17 points on 58 shots across 42 games. A seven-year NHL veteran, Amadio has skated in 338 career regular-season games, recording 49 goals and 102 points with 409 shots on goal in that time. The Golden Knights sit second in the Pacific Division with a 25-14-5 record, seven points behind the first-place Vancouver Canucks.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Michael Amadio will sit out Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton as a healthy scratch. Following a hot start to the postseason, the 26-year-old has gone scoreless in three consecutive games and will give up his spot in the lineup to Teddy Blueger. The Latvian forward will make his postseason debut for the team. Having previously notched only two points in 18 playoff outings for Pittsburgh, Blueger likely won't make a big impact on the fourth line.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Michael Amadio has become an unlikely hero lately and is now riding a career-best five-game point streak. After having scored in three consecutive games, Amadio extended his streak in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Anaheim with an assist. He had two shots on goal in the game and finished with an even rating in 14:19 of ice time. Amadio's fantasy value has received a big boost for the final few games of 2022, with him having earned a promotion to the top line. He has tallied a total of seven points during his current scoring streak.