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Scores shorthanded goal Heinen scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Heinen's goal came just before a penalty expired in the third period. The 29-year-old ended a 12-game goal drought with the tally. He produced 29 points, 81 shots on net, 71 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 79 appearances between the Penguins and the Canucks this season. Heinen is a decent bottom-six forward at the NHL level, and that's likely the role he'll fill with the Penguins in 2025-26 as he enters a contract year.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers Tuesday Heinen picked up two assists in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Both helpers came in the third period as the Penguins pulled away. It was Heinen's first multi-point performance since Nov. 17, and the 29-year-old winger is up to eight goals and 28 points through 76 appearances this season -- giving him a shot at reaching 30 points on the campaign for the fifth time in his career.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0

Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up assist in win over Dallas Heinen logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Heinen's production has been fairly pedestrian since he was traded to Pittsburgh from Vancouver. His helper snapped a five-game slump Saturday, and he has eight points across 23 outings in his second stint with the Penguins. Overall, the 29-year-old forward is at 26 points, 76 shots on net, 78 hits, 35 blocked shots and 31 PIM across 74 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in Friday's win Heinen managed an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Heinen has a goal and two assists over his last four contests. While the 29-year-old is playing in a bottom-six role, the Penguins' recent success on offense -- they've scored 23 goals over the last five games -- has led to more players getting involved. Heinen is up to 25 points, 71 shots on net, 73 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 68 appearances between the Penguins and the Canucks this season.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Saturday Heinen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Heinen has a goal and an assist over his last two games. His tally Saturday was his first goal since Feb. 22 versus the Capitals. The 29-year-old's offense could continue to improve if he's able to maintain a top-six role alongside Evgeni Malkin, though that may only last as long as Thomas Novak (lower body) is out. Heinen is now at eight goals, 24 points, 70 shots on net, 71 hits and a minus-2 rating over 66 outings between the Penguins and the Canucks this season.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson's power-play goal carries Penguins past Devils, 7-3

Erik Karlsson scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 7-3

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Danton Heinen scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper in win Heinen recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Since he was traded to the Penguins from the Canucks, Heinen has five points over 14 outings. He's also starting to see some top-six minutes alongside Evgeni Malkin on the second line, which could boost Heinen's offense late in the season. Overall, Heinen has 23 points, 68 shots on net, 70 hits, 31 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 65 appearances this season.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine Saturday Heinen tallied a goal and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Since being acquired from Vancouver on Jan. 31, Heinen has two points in five games with the Penguins. The 29-year-old has registered 19 points in 51 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, but he needs an increased offensive role to improve his fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine Saturday Heinen tallied a goal and three shots during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Heinen now has two points in five games with the Penguins since returning to Pittsburgh as part of a Jan. 31 trade with Vancouver. The 29-year-old has managed 19 points in 51 games thus far in the 2024-25 campaign, but he will need a more signifiant offensive role to improve his fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First point since trade Heinen notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Heinen ended his eight-game point drought. This was also his first helper in four appearances since the Canucks traded him to the Penguins in the Marcus Pettersson deal. Heinen is at 19 points, 55 shots on net, 57 hits, 28 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 55 appearances this season. The 29-year-old forward is likely to continue filling a middle-six role for the Penguins, but he's unlikely to score enough to be a strong fantasy option.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby scores in 4th straight game in the Penguins' 3-0 victory over the Predators

Sidney Crosby scored in his fourth straight game, Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on...

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Stars acquire Granlund and Ceci from the Sharks in the latest move in flurry of NHL trades

The Dallas Stars have acquired center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in the latest in a flurry of trades around the NHL

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Reunion in Steel City Heinen was traded to the Penguins from the Canucks on Friday, along with Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom and a conditional first-round pick, in exchange for Marcus Pettersson...

Impact Heinen will get a second stint in Pittsburgh after playing there in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He earned 55 points over 141 contests during his time with the Penguins, and he'll likely slot back into a third-line role. Heinen had trouble carving out a significant role over 51 games with the Canucks, accumulating 18 points 44 shots on net, 50 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. The 29-year-old is getting a downgrade in team situation, but he should still be a regular in the Penguins' lineup once he links up with the team.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers get center J.T. Miller from Canucks in multiplayer deal

The New York Rangers have acquired veteran center J

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6

Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 20 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s...

JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Deposits goal in win Heinen scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Heinen snapped droughts Saturday -- he had been held off the scoresheet in the last seven games and hadn't scored over his last 13 appearances. The 29-year-old got a look on the third line, and he's often been limited to bottom-six duties this season. Heinen has six goals, 17 points, 39 shots on net, 47 hits, 31 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 45 outings.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Hughes scores 2 power-play goals as Canucks beat Oilers 3-2

Quinn Hughes scored two power-play goals and the struggling Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Garners helper Thursday Heinen managed an assist in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact Heinen has chipped in two goals and four assists over his last 10 games. That's decent production for a player still filling a fourth-line role on paper, though he's been closer to middle-six minutes in terms of usage. Overall, the 29-year-old has 16 points, 30 shots on net, 29 PIM, 42 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 37 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Heinen produced an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Heinen has done fairly well in a bottom-six role lately, earning five points over his last eight games. The 29-year-old received a bump up to the third line as part of the domino effect of Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) missing Saturday's game. Heinen has 15 points, 30 shots on net, 29 PIM, 40 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 35 outings this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in loss Heinen recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Heinen has collected two goals and two assists over his last five contests. The Canucks are getting more offense out of their depth players than their stars lately, with Heinen being a prime example of that, though the 29-year-old was in a deep rut prior to his more recent success. He's up to 14 points, 30 shots on net, 37 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 32 appearances this season, mainly as a bottom-six option.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play Heinen scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Heinen is coming around on offense with two goals and an assist over his last four contests. He's also back in the power-play mix on the second unit -- his goal Wednesday was his first power-play point since Opening Night. The veteran forward has five goals, eight assists, 29 shots on net, 36 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 31 appearances. He'll likely continue to play in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikhail Sergachev scores in OT to lift Utah over the Canucks 3-2

Mikhail Sergachev scored 4:48 into overtime to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Snaps slump with goal Heinen scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Heinen ended a 10-game point drought with his first-period tally. The lopsided nature of the contests also allowed him to see 16:46 of ice time, his most in a game since Nov. 26 versus the Bruins. The 29-year-old forward has four goals, 11 points, 26 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-5 rating over 28 appearances, but he's mostly filled a bottom-six role this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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