ANTHONY CIRELLI NEWS

Point-per-game player so far Cirelli scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-0 win over New Jersey.

Impact He was awarded the empty-net goal when Luke Hughes threw his stick at Cirelli when he was on a breakaway. The pivot has really risen to the opportunity to play on the second line this season, and he has put up 16 points i(four goals, eight assists) in 16 games. Cirelli also has a 52.6 percent faceoff success rate, which elevates his value in a highly competitive and deep pool at center.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 100th NHL goal Cirelli scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg.

Impact He made is 3-0 early in the second period on a redirection of a shot by Victor Hedman. It was Cirelli's 100th NHL goal. He remains on a career pace with 14 points in 15 games, but the goal was just his third of the season and first on the power play. Cirelli's 13.6 shooting percentage this season is right in line with his career average of 13.4, but he's passing a lot more than ever before. And he's well on his way toward smashing his career mark of 45 points set in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in loss Cirelli notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Cirelli filled in as the top-line center with Brayden Point (lower body) unavailable Tuesday. It was in that role where Cirelli fed defenseman Nick Perbix for the game's opening goal at 2:39 of the second period. Cirelli is off to a great start with 13 points, 19 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 contests. He's usually on the second line, but he's got strong enough two-way chops to move up when necessary.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Wednesday Cirelli recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Cirelli notched just his second goal of the season, but the center has been one of the team's best playmaking threats. Through 10 games, the 27-year-old has two goals and 10 helpers.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four apples keep Devils away Cirelli had four assists in an 8-5 win over the Devils on Tuesday.

Impact One came on the man advantage in the first period when Cirelli joined the top dogs on PP1. His other came in the second period when he set up Brandon Hagel's natural hat trick. Cirelli sure made the most out of his 13:07 ice time Tuesday. His eight points (one goal, seven assists) overall in six games this season put him in a three-way tie with Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel for second in team scoring. Yes, Cirelli is ahead of Jake Guetzel (seven points) and Brayden Point (six points)... for now.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point night in loss Cirelli put up two assists Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Cirelli, who put up career marks in goals (20) and points (45) last year, already has four points (one goal, three assists) in four games. The steady, 27-year-old pivot is poised for a career year.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Tuesday Cirelli produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Both points came in the third period as the Lightning put the game away. Cirelli is centering the second line and has a spot on the second power-play unit to begin the campaign, and that assignment gives the 27-year-old an excellent chance of topping the career-high 20 goals and 45 points he delivered in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Tampa Bay's lone goal Cirelli found the back of the net in Friday's 2-1 overtime exhibition loss to Carolina.

Impact In addition to scoring, Cirelli registered a plus-1 rating in 22:17 of ice time, the most of any Lightning forward. The 27-year-old will slot in on the second line while receiving power-play time in the coming campaign. Cirelli set career highs in goals (20) and points (45) in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli and Nikolaj Ehlers Hit This Summer's Trade Block? The New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets lost in the first round of the NHL playoffs, and the speculation continues on...

MAY 10, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Could Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli and Nikolaj Ehlers Hit This Summer's Trade Block? The New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets lost in the first round of the NHL playoffs, and the speculation continues on...

MAY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Practicing Friday Cirelli (rest) was at practice Friday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Cirelli was given the night off Wednesday, as the Lightning had already clinched their spot in the postseason. Cirelli hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career this season. He ended the season with 25 assists and 45 points in 79 appearances. Cirelli is expected to center the second line, between Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel, when the Lightning face the Panthers on Sunday in Game 1.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Cirelli is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Cirelli missed a game earlier in April due to an upper-body injury, so it's possible the Lightning have chosen to give him rest ahead of the playoffs. He is a key defensive center for the team, and there's no reason to think he'll miss Game 1 of the Lightning's first-round series versus the Panthers.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Cirelli picked up a goal on three shots in a 5-2 victory over Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact After missing Saturday's game with an upper-body injury, Cirelli returned to his regular spot on the second line centering Brandon Hagel and Steven Stamkos. Cirelli ended up scoring the game-winning goal and finished with three shots and a plus-3 rating in 16:28 of ice time. In his past five games, Cirelli has put up seven points - four goals and three assists - and the Lightning look to carry this momentum into the playoffs.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at it Cirelli (upper body) is on track to return to action against Columbus on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Cirelli is expected to return to a featured role following his one-game absence, skating on the second line and second power-play unit versus the Blue Jackets. He was on a roll prior to his brief absence, racking up four goals and seven points through his last six games.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Cirelli (undisclosed) won't be i n the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Cirelli was injured Thursday in Montreal, after picking up a pair of assists in a 7-4 win. Cirelli has 19 goals and 43 points in 75 contests this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Conor Sheary.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Thursday's game Cirelli (undisclosed) left Thursday's game late in the second period, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on his status after the contest, per Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Cooper said Cirelli got dinged up in the game, and mentioned that it may have been more on the precautionary side. The center's status for Saturday in Pittsburgh is up in the air, but there's no reason to think it's anything worse than day-to-day at this time. Cirelli had two assists Thursday and is now at 43 points through 75 outings overall.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big game carries win Cirelli scored twice and had an assist in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact His first goal stood as the winner. He took a centering pass from Nick Perbix in front of the net and flicked it past Semyon Varlamov. Cirelli's second goal went into an empty net. He has four points, including three goals, in his last three games. Unfortunately, Cirelli's last multi-point game came Feb. 10 when he put up two points. He has 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 72 games this season. He's a guy who is an effective on-ice player, but his fantasy worth is limited.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli scores twice as Lightning take down Islanders Anthony Cirelli notched two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to nine games in a 4-1 win over the v...

MARCH 31, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anthony Cirelli scores twice as Lightning take down Islanders Anthony Cirelli notched two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to nine games in a 4-1 win over the v...

MARCH 31, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

NHL roundup: Anthony Cirelli sends Lightning past Ducks in OT Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli scored 59 seconds into overtime and the Lightning beat the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday to stretch their poi...

MARCH 25, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM