LUKE GLENDENING NEWS

Scores in Tuesday's victory Glendening scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact Glendening ended 22-game point drought with his game-tying goal in the second period. The 35-year-old has always been more of a defensive forward, and he's taken that back to an extreme level after showing a scoring touch in a 10-goal 2023-24 regular season. He has three goals, two assists, 38 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 72 hits and a minus-7 rating over 52 appearances in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel scores go-ahead goal early in 3rd and Lightning snap Senators' 5-game win streak 4-3

Brandon Hagel scored less than two minutes into the third period to give the Tampa Bay Lightning the lead for good in a 4-3 win that snapped the Ottawa Senators’ five-game winning...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Struggling on offense Glendening has gone 16 games without a point after being held off the scoresheet in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Glendening also opened the season cold on offense. During his current drought, he's racked up 12 shots on net, 28 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating. The defensive center has been limited to four points, 32 shots, 65 hits and 35 blocks through 45 outings overall.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Tuesday Glendening scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Glendening opened the scoring at 3:21 of the first period. He has four points over his last 10 contests, though his offense remains limited in a fourth-line role. Overall, the veteran center is at four points, 20 shots on net, 37 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 29 appearances in a defense-first role.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Paul has goal and 2 assists as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-3

Nick Paul had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds helper late in win Glendening logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Glendening ended a five-game slump when he set up Declan Carlile's third-period tally. The 35-year-old Glendening has been limited on offense while playing in a fourth-line role throughout this season. He's up to three points, 18 shots on net, 36 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 28 appearances. That lack of offense is enough to send fantasy managers searching elsewhere for depth forwards.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends shorthanded assist Glendening produced a shorthanded assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Glendening has earned two points this season, both coming over the last three games while on the penalty kill. The 35-year-old's defensive skills are not in question, and his usage comes in tough minutes. That explains his lack offense this season, though he has chipped in 35 hits, 20 blocked shots, 14 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 22 contests.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shorthanded goal Glendening scored a shorthanded goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Glendening's first-period tally extended the Lightning's lead to 4-1. It was his first point of the season, though the defensive center has been a fixture on the fourth line. He's added 13 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 33 hits through 20 appearances. Glendening is more valuable to the Lightning than he is to fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel ties NHL record with 4 assists in 1st period, Lightning beat Avalanche 8-2

Brandon Hagel tied an NHL record with four assists in the opening period and finished with five as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the Colorado Avalanche 8-2 on Monday

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Playing, not producing Glendening has been held off the scoresheet through the first 16 games of the season.

Impact Glendening has been a fixture in the lineup for the Lightning, averaging 10:45 per game in a fourth-line role. The 35-year-old has added 10 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-4 rating. He hasn't reached the 20-point mark since 2018-19, but this slow start on offense is rough even by his standards. Glendening produced 11 points over 81 regular-season contests last year.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in morning skate Glendening (undisclosed) participated in morning skate ahead of Friday's Opening Night matchup against Carolina, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Glendening skated with the fourth line ahead of Friday's regular-season opener, indicating that he's moved past his undisclosed injury that hampered him for most of training camp. During his first season with the Lightning last year, he tallied 10 goals and 121 hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time over his 81 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds non-contact jersey Glendening (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Sunday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Glendening has been limited for most of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned to practice in a non-contact jersey Friday. He increased his workload Sunday, and coach Jon Cooper said that he hopes Glendening will be available for Opening Night against Nashville on Monday. Even if Glendening is unable to suit up for the regular-season opener, it seems unlikely that he'll have a significant absence to begin the year.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in non-contact jersey Glendening (undisclosed) is at practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Glendening has not been healthy since the start of training camp, but he is finally back on the ice. Glendening had 10 goals and one assist, along with 39 PIM, 121 hits and 53 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances last season. He is expected to center the fourth line, once he is healthy enough to return.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling undisclosed injury Glendening will miss the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday.

Impact Glendening had 10 goals, 11 points, 39 PIM, 121 hits and 53 blocks in 81 regular-season contests with the Lightning in 2023-24. He'll likely start the campaign on the fourth line if he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for playoff opener Glendening (undisclosed) will play Sunday against Florida, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Glendening missed Tampa's regular-season finale Wednesday, but he'll be ready to go for an opening-round matchup with the Panthers. The 34-year-old center had 10 goals and 11 points while racking up 121 hits in 81 games with the Lightning this season. Glendening will likely remain in a fourth-line role during the postseason while also working on the penalty kill.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Lightning get Luke Glendening, Tyler Motte back to open playoffs? The penalty-killing duo missed the last few regular-season games but returned Saturday for the final practice before Game 1.

APRIL 20, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

May not play Sunday Glendening (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's tilt versus Florida, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact More on Glendening's status will be known Saturday. The 34-year-old center missed Wednesday's season-ending finale with the injury after he was hurt during his first shift in the second period Monday versus Buffalo. Glendening had 10 goals and 11 points in 81 games this season.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Glendening will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Maple Leafs with an undisclosed injury, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Glendening logged just 3:47 of ice time against the Sabres on Monday before being forced to leave the game due to his injury. Considering the veteran center has registered just one point in his last 22 contests, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. The Michigan native had played every game this season before being ruled out for the season finale Wednesday. Austin Watson should slot into the lineup with Glendening on the shelf.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One goal in last 20 games Glendening heads into Saturday's game against the Kings on a 10-game goal drought.

Impact He actually has just one goal in his last 20 games after ringing up eight in his first 49. Glendening's has three double-digit goal seasons, the best being 12 goals in 2014-15. He does have 21 hits and 78 face-off wins in his last 10 outings, but that's slim value when he has fired just three shots in that span. Yes, you read that right.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to career goal mark Glendening scored a goal in a 6-3 win over Arizona on Thursday.

Impact Glendening extended the lead to 6-2 in the third period with a shot from the left circle that beat Connor Ingram. He's having a Cy Young season with eight goals and one assist in 49 games this season. At this rate, Glendening will set a new career mark -- his previous best is 12 goals with Detroit in 2014-15.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal in shootout victoy Glendening scored a goal in a 2-1 shootout win over Washington on Saturday.

Impact He deflected Victor Hedman's point shot past Charlie Lindgren in the first period. Glendening is far from a fantasy force -- he has five goals in 35 games this season. It was his first goal in nine games (four shots).

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal of 2023-24 Glendening supplied a goal in a 4-0 win over Dallas on Monday.

Impact Glendening's marker came early in the third period to extend the Lightning's edge to 3-0. It was his fourth goal and point in 26 games this season. The 34-year-old is playing primarily on the fourth line and is not expected to make regular offensive contributions in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores unassisted goal Glendening scored a goal in Friday's 8-2 road win against the Hurricanes.

Impact Glendening's goal was unassisted at 6:53 of the third period to make it 5-2 in favor of the Lightning. He ended up with a shot on goal with a blocked shot in 13:46 of ice time on 23 shifts. He won six of his 15 faceoff opportunities. After posting just one goal and no assists in his first 17 games, Glendening has lit the lamp twice in the past four outings.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big man on ice Saturday Glendening scored the game-winning goal in a 6-4, come-from-behind win over Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Glendening, who had just one goal and point coming into the game, came up huge in the third when he re-directed a pass past Stuart Skinner at 10:07 of the frame. Glendening is a quiet bottom-six guy whose best fantasy category is hits. But even then, his lack of positional flexibility makes rostering him a no-go. Enjoy his goal celly from Saturday, but that's about it.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE