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Andrei Vasilevskiy  • G  •  Lightning

Andrei Vasilevskiy Stands Tall In Thursday's Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy tallied his third straight victory in Thursday evening's 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. In this game, Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced. Tampa Bay was heavily out-shot in this contest, but the 30-year-old was able to lead the way. Over his previous six starts, Vasilevskiy has held a 5-1 record with a strong .924 save percentage and a 2.01 goals-against average. Overall, through 25 games, he sits with a 15-9-1 record and a .911 save percentage with a 2.38 goals-against average. Fantasy managers should continue to view Vasilevskiy as a high-end goaltender, not only given his elite production, but also heavy workload. He should be expected to get the starting nod on Sunday evening when the Lightning host the Florida Panthers.
Yesterday   
Janis Moser  • D  •  Lightning

Janis Moser To Miss 8-10 Weeks With A Lower-Body Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Janis Moser (lower body) is expected to miss 8-10 weeks of action. He's already been unavailable for a pair of games, and it looks like Moser will have to sit out a couple of months. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a good season among the top-four group in the Lightning defense, recording 10 points (two goals, eight assists), 28 shots, 39 hits, and 19 blocks across 27 appearances. Due to Moser's absence, Darren Raddysh has received a boost in playing time lately. He boasts similar offensive numbers, sitting on nine points (one goal, eight assists) through 21 outings, but offers much less defensively than Moser.
2 days ago   
Jake Guentzel  • LW  •  Lightning

Jake Guentzel Pushes Goal Streak To Seven Games

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel had another successful night on Tuesday against Columbus, scoring in a seventh straight game and picking up an assist in a 5-3 win. Guentzel's even-strength tally gave Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead in the second period. His seven-game goal-scoring streak is the longest by any player in the NHL this season. In fact, Alex Ovechkin is the only active player to have a goal streak this long in the first season with a team. By grabbing an assist on Brayden Point's empty-net goal on Tuesday, Guentzel reached 33 points for the season. He's notched 18 goals and 15 assists in 29 games. In addition to his goal streak, Guentzel currently boasts a three-game run of multi-point outings.
3 days ago   
Victor Hedman  • D  •  Lightning

Victor Hedman On Track To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson has reported that Hedman took part in Tuesday's morning skate and worked with the first power-play unit, which is a good indicator that he will be available for the game. The former Norris Trophy winner has been out for a couple of contests with a lower-body injury. Hedman is on track for a second consecutive 70-point campaign, sitting on four goals and 21 assists through 26 appearances. Nearly half of his points (11) have come on the power play. More could follow on Tuesday, as the Blue Jackets have one of the league's worst penalty-killing records at 72.9 percent.
4 days ago   
Nikita Kucherov  • RW  •  Lightning

Nikita Kucherov Racks Up Six Points Against Flames

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was unstoppable on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, registering a goal and five assists. He was involved in each of the team's first four goals and finished the night with three power-play points. Jake Guentzel bagged a hat trick, and Brayden Points tallied four points while playing next to Kucherov, who became the first player in franchise history with multiple six-point efforts. Kucherov's tally of five assists matches Tampa Bay's record. Teams have naturalized Kucherov just three times all season, allowing him to rack up 14 goals and 44 points in 25 contests. He's second in the league in scoring behind Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon.
Dec 13   
Victor Hedman  • D  •  Lightning

Victor Hedman Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The former Norris Trophy winner was a late scratch for Thursday's matchup against Calgary. Hedman's role can not be underestimated on this Tampa Bay team. He's among the league's most productive defensemen offensively, with 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 26 outings, and ranks second on the team with 47 blocks. Steven Santini played instead of Hedman on Thursday, with the entire blue line putting in extra work. Janis Moser (undisclosed) was also lost during the contest, making things even more difficult for Tampa Bay in defense. Ryan McDonagh and Darren Raddysh soaked in the most action among the Lightning blue-liners, with the latter logging four minutes of power-play time.
Dec 13   
Erik Cernak  • D  •  Lightning

Erik Cernak Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Edmonton. The big blue-liner suffered an unspecified injury in Sunday's matchup against Vancouver, taking only one shift in the third period. Cernak will miss his first game of the season. The 27-year-old has upped his scoring rate a bit in 2024-25 and boasts seven assists through 25 outings, but Cernak's main value comes out in the defensive zone. He leads Tampa Bay with 48 hits and has amassed 33 blocks. With Cernak out for Tuesday's game, Nick Perbix gets a chance to rejoin the action. Meanwhile, Darren Raddysh and Janis Moser will pick up additional work in the Lightning defense.
Dec 10   
Anthony Cirelli  • C  •  Lightning

Anthony Cirelli Doubtful For Tuesday's Matchup

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) has been labeled as doubtful for Tuesday's battle against Edmonton. Cirelli was injured in Sunday's 4-2 win over Vancouver, and it looks like he will miss his first game of the season. Cameron Atkinson will likely re-enter the lineup if Cirelli is ruled out. The veteran winger has been anonymous for most of the campaign, but he's had success in his most recent outings, scoring in two consecutive games. The 35-year-old has amassed three goals and five points with 16 appearances across the season.
Dec 10   
Brayden Point  • C  •  Lightning

Brayden Point Records Second Consecutive Four-Point Game

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point was involved in all of his squad's goals in Sunday's 4-2 win against Vancouver, finishing the contest with two goals and two assists. His second consecutive four-point outing included two power-play points. Point has scored a league-leading 10 power-play goals and boasts 18 markers in total, putting him third in the league. The Lightning star has also amassed 11 assists across 21 contests. This puts Point on track for his third consecutive 90-point campaign.
Dec 9   
Anthony Cirelli  • C  •  Lightning

Anthony Cirelli Hurt In Sunday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) was limited to 4:37 of ice time in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Vancouver. He left the contest in the first period following a hit from Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen. Cirelli has taken major strides offensively this season, moving at nearly a point-per-game pace. He's tallied 11 goals and 24 points in 26 appearances. The 27-year-old faces further evaluations on Monday to determine his availability for Tuesday's game against Edmonton. Gage Goncalves or Conor Geekie might land back in the top six if Cirelli can't play. Tampa Bay also lost defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) on Sunday.
Dec 9   
Nikita Kucherov  • RW  •  Lightning

Nikita Kucherov Returns With Three-Point Effort

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov had a big comeback game on Sunday against Vancouver, notching three points in a 4-2 road win. Kucherov, who had missed the previous two games with an undisclosed injury, went for a goal and two assists in the contest, logging both of his helpers on the power play. Tampa's Russian star has now finished half of his last six appearances with three points. The injury tried to slow down Kucherov, but it looks like it didn't have any impact on his form. Kucherov is closing in on 40 points for the season, sitting on 13 goals and 24 assists through 23 outings.
Dec 9   
Brayden Point  • C  •  Lightning

Brayden Point Records Four Assists In Big Win

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point recorded his second career four-assist game in Thursday's 8-1 win over San Jose. He helped set up a power-play goal for Jake Guentzel and notched three even-strength assists as Anthony Cirelli, Nick Perbix, and Nicholas Paul found the back of the net. Point became the fifth player in franchise history with multiple four-assist games. The Lightning star has mostly done his scoring via goals this season, lighting the lamp 16 times, which puts him tied for third on the league's goal-scoring charts. Strangely, Point didn't have a single assist in nine November outings. He's managed 25 points (16 goals, nine assists) in 20 games over the course of the season.
Dec 6   
Jake Guentzel  • LW  •  Lightning

Jake Guentzel Available On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) will be good to go for Thursday's tilt against San Jose. There was slight concern regarding Guentzel's availability after he exited Tuesday's practice session early. However, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site, Guentzel has said he's ready to play on Thursday. The 30-year-old has adapted well to his new surroundings, going for 10 goals and 22 points in 23 games this season. With Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) out for a second consecutive game, Guentzel is expected to deliver a big performance against the struggling Sharks.
Dec 5   
Brayden Point  • C  •  Lightning

Brayden Point Records Unique Hat Trick Versus Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point bagged his fifth career hat trick in very strange circumstances in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Washington. After he had bagged two goals in the first period, Point was credited with a third goal in the final frame when Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren put the puck into his own net on a failed clearance attempt. It's the first time on record (since 2009-10) that a hat trick has been completed via an own goal in the NHL. The goal gave Tampa Bay a 4-3 lead, but luckily for Lindgren, the Capitals were able to turn things around inside the final 10 minutes of play. Point has been hot in front of the net all year, potting 15 goals in 17 games, which puts him tied for third in the league. He has also picked up five assists.
Nov 28   
Mitchell Chaffee  • RW  •  Lightning

Mitchell Chaffee Considered Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (undisclosed) has been labeled as day-to-day. He was injured in Monday's game against Colorado and didn't participate in Tuesday's practice. The 26-year-old grinder has made a positive impact on the Lightning squad this season, recording nine points (five goals, four assists) in 20 games with 25 hits. Cam Atkinson will likely slot back into the lineup if Chaffee can't play on Wednesday against Washington. Atkinson scored in his last appearance but has picked up only two points in 12 games while seeing very limited ice time.
Nov 26   
Brandon Hagel  • LW  •  Lightning

Brandon Hagel Dishes Out Career-High Five Assists

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel racked up a career-high five assists as his squad eased to an 8-2 victory against Colorado Monday night. Hagel matched a franchise record with the five-assist effort, becoming the fourth player in Lightning history to set up as many goals in a single game. The 28-year-old has quietly put together a very strong season, becoming Tampa Bay's second-highest scorer. A run of three consecutive multi-point efforts has pushed Hagel to 28 points (nine goals, 17 assists) for the year. He has formed a deadly one-two punch on the second line with Anthony Cirelli, who scored in a sixth consecutive game on Monday.
Nov 26   
Anthony Cirelli  • C  •  Lightning

Anthony Cirelli Riding Career-Best Goal Streak

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli has been hot in front of the net lately, scoring in five consecutive games to set a new career high. Cirelli started the streak on Nov. 14 versus Winnipeg with a power-play goal and recorded his first multi-goal effort of the campaign in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The 27-year-old has notched eight goals and 13 assists in 19 games overall this season, putting him on pace for a huge career year. Cirelli has never managed more than 45 points in a single campaign, so it's highly unlikely he can maintain his current form. But fantasy managers should continue to ride him until the wheels come off.
Nov 24   
Nikita Kucherov  • RW  •  Lightning

Nikita Kucherov Comes Up With Three Assists Versus Blue Jackets

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov went without a goal on six shots against Columbus on Thursday but had three assists in a 7-6 overtime loss. Kucherov started the night with a power-play helper just two minutes into the contest and joined the 900-point club on Thursday in his 743rd career game. The Russian star became the fourth-fastest player born outside North America to hit the 900-point plateau. Kucherov is on track for another big campaign, picking up 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 18 appearances. He's currently tied for the fourth-most points in the league.
Nov 22   
Brayden Point  • C  •  Lightning

Brayden Point Ready To Return Versus Penguins

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He has received the green light to return after sitting out four games. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Point was on fire, going scoreless in only two of 12 appearances. He has notched eight goals and five assists this term. Point will join Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov on the top line, bumping Anthony Cirelli down to the second. Cirelli must also relinquish his role on the first power-play unit, but he will still have a good amount of fantasy value. The 27-year-old has averaged a point per game in 16 appearances, with four goals and 12 assists.
Nov 19   
Jake Guentzel  • LW  •  Lightning

Jake Guentzel Scores Twice In Win Over Jets

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel bagged two goals as the team delivered the Winnipeg Jets their first road defeat of the season on Thursday with a 4-1 victory. Guentzel had the first and last goal of the game, wrapping things up with an empty-netter. With the two-goal effort, Guentzel ended a brief scoring drought, as he hadn't registered any points in two games. Guentzel's productivity has been lacking a bit this month, but he is still averaging a point per game with his new club. The skillful winger has registered seven goals and eight assists through 15 games.
Nov 15   
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