ANTHONY CIRELLI NEWS

Tampa Bay takes on Pittsburgh after Cirelli's 2-goal showing

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Anthony Cirelli's two-goal game against the Dallas Stars in the Lightning's 4-0 win

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets two goals Monday Cirelli had two goals in a 4-0 win over Dallas on Monday.

Impact Cirelli enjoyed his first multi-goal game and his second multi-point outing of the 2023-24 campaign. He's up to five markers and 11 points in 25 appearances this year. Cirelli's offense has trickled in throughout the season with his longest scoring streak being a three-game stretch from Oct. 14-17. Since then, he's failed to factor on the scoresheet in even back-to-back contests.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies lone goal in loss Cirelli scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Cirelli got the Lightning on the board late in the second period, but they didn't cash in on that momentum in the final frame. He's picked up two points over four games since returning from a hand injury that cost him one contest. On the year, Cirelli has three tallies, nine points, 32 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 21 outings. He plays in a second-line role, but his offense is limited enough to only make him an option in deeper fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back against Bruins Cirelli (hand) is slated to suit up versus Boston on Monday, per NHL.com.

Impact Cirelli missed just one game due to his hand injury and looks set to retake a second-line role against the Bruins. The 26-year-old center has scored just once in his last 14 games while putting 21 shots on net. The Ontario native did manage four helpers over the stretch but will need to be significantly more productive is he is going to be the 40-point producer he was back in 2021-22.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli practices after missing Saturday's Lightning win The forward hopes to help Tampa Bay build on the momentum of their two-game winning streak Monday against the league-leading Bruins.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Out of action Saturday Cirelli (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Cirelli was injured Thursday versus the Blackhawks after he blocked a shot in the second stanza. Cirelli will be replaced in the lineup by Cole Koepke, who was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday. Cirelli had two goals and seven points in 17 games before his injury.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after shot block Cirelli (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks after blocking a shot in the second period, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Cirelli was limited to one shot on goal in 5:52 of ice time prior to his injury. If he misses additional time beyond Thursday, Alex Barre-Boulet would likely rejoin the lineup, while Tyler Motte could see additional playing time.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal of season Cirelli scored a power-play goal and added an assist Thursday in a 5-3 loss to Chicago.

Impact He put the Bolts up 1-0 just 3:20 into the first when he scored on a one-timer from the high slot. It was Cirelli's second goal of the season and first since Oct. 15. Big things were projected for the pivot this season, but his defense-first focus has kept his offense low. The 26-year-old has just seven points and 20 shots in 14 games. With 366 games under his belt, Cirelli may be who he has been so far, unless a late 20s breakout comes in a few seasons.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first goal of season Cirelli scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 road setback against the Senators.

Impact Cirelli leveled the scoring at 1-1 early in a seesaw second period, with helpers to Darren Raddysh and Tanner Jeannot, but the lead wouldn't last long. The veteran pivot added a plus-2 rating, four shots on goal and two blocked shots while winning 11 of his 20 faceoff attempts in 21:20 of ice time. He'll look to keep it going in the conclusion of the three-game road trip Tuesday in Buffalo.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

More offence needed this season Cirelli will be under pressure to add more offence to a Lightning squad that lost key depth contributors in the offseason.

Impact There's a big offensive drop off at forward after Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel, so Cirelli will need to pick up some of the scoring that the departed Alex Killorn put up. Cirelli is best known for his penalty killing and since his debut (late 2018), he has scored 11 shorthanded goals. The next closest contributor since that time has just three. Cirelli's best season (44 points) came in 2019-20, and he scored at a 41-point pace (29 in 58 games) after returning from injury last season. His offensive skills don't leap off the page, but he works hard. The pressure is on for Cirelli to deliver 50-55 points. It remains to be seen if he can do it.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six points in six playoff games Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6.

Impact Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. He, Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel had a strong postseason as a line, but the helper came when Bolts coach Jon Cooper juggled lines and put Steven Stamkos with Cirelli and Killorn. Next season, Cirelli is likely to have at least one new linemate, as Killorn is a UFA heading into the summer.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point night in win Cirelli scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 5.

Impact Cirelli punched in a rebound at the top of the goal crease 26 seconds after Morgan Rielly had opened the scoring in the first period. It was his third goal and fifth point (three goals, two assists) in five postseason games.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trying to slow down Auston Matthews Cirelli has three points (one goal, two assists) in four playoff games this season.

Impact While he was held off the scoresheet in Tampa's Game 4 loss on Monday, Cirelli and his linemates Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel were all over the ice. Killorn scored twice and Hagel picked up an assist. Cirelli carries most of the heavy checking load to shutdown Auston Matthews, but he couldn't stop AM34 in the third period Monday when the Leafs' star led a comeback with two goals. Cirelli will likely be tapped to try to slow Matthews down in Game 5 on Thursday and that effort could suppress his offense.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Game 1 road win Cirelli produced a goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Cirelli put the Lightning ahead 2-0 early before assisting on the second of Tampa Bay's four power-play goals. He also had a team-high four blocked shots, as Cirelli's strong two-way game was on full display. Cirelli has been used in more of a defensive role in past playoff runs -- he has only 36 points in 93 postseason games -- but now that the Lightning have to trot out a salary cap-compliant roster, Cirelli will be counted upon to produce more offense.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Cirelli (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Cirelli will draw in after missing one game with the injury. He's been limited to four assists over his last 10 contests, though he also has a plus-2 rating in that span. Cirelli is expected to center the third line.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Cirelli was injured in the second period of Wednesday's game versus the Rangers. With Cirelli out, Mikey Eyssimont will likely draw into the lineup if the Lightning opt for the traditional 12 forwards.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't finish game Cirelli (undisclosed) didn't finish Wednesday's game versus the Rangers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Cirelli left after an injury in the second period and didn't play in the third. He had one assist in 10:34 of ice time prior to his exit. The 25-year-old has racked up 28 points through 55 contests in a middle-six role this season. If he can't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Mikey Eyssimont will likely draw into the lineup.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two assists Cirelli posted two assists and three shots in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Cirelli picked up helpers on both of Patrick Maroon's goals. This performance snaps a four-game point drought as he looks to get back on track offensively. On the season, Cirelli has 11 goals and 27 points in 53 games.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No update after game Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Cirelli (upper body) after Sunday's loss to Winnipeg, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact "Honestly, I don't know yet. It's too early to tell," said Cooper when asked about Cirelli's availability for Tuesday's game in New Jersey. Cirelli scored two points in 10:40 of ice time before leaving Sunday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist Sunday Cirelli tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Cirelli set up Alex Killorn's opening goal with a nifty backhand feed in the first period before scoring a shorthanded goal on a breakaway in the third. The 25-year-old center will look to build on his performance Sunday, as he came into the game with just one point in his previous seven contests. Cirelli is up to 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists) through 44 games this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in loss to Pittsburgh Cirelli found the back of the net in a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Impact Cirelli's marker came at 16:06 of the first period to tie the game at 1-1. He has nine goals and 20 points in 36 contests this season. Cirelli has provided three goals over his last four outings.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with goal Cirelli scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Avalanche.

Impact Cirelli tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period. The 25-year-old has three goals and three helpers over his last three games, a sudden burst of offense compared to the five-game drought that preceded it. The forward has six tallies, 11 helpers, 66 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 30 contests overall.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE