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Sidney Crosby Explains Why Penguins Were 'Pretty Motivated' Ahead Of Final Global Series Game The Pittsburgh Penguins took three of four points in the Global Series but captain Sidney Crosby said the team was really motivated on Sunda...
Erik Karlsson - Sets up opening goal Karlsson provided an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
Impact Karlsson's trip to his home country during Sunday's Global Series game in Sweden was a success. Not only did he help the Penguins secure a shutout win, but he also etched his name on the scoresheet with the primary helper on the opening goal scored by his defensive pairing Parker Wotherspoon. Overall, the 35-year-old Karlsson is up to 12 assists, 13 points, 36 shots on goal and 21 blocks through 19 games this season. Even in his 17th season, he remains a solid option in all fantasy formats for his category coverage and offensive output, as he is currently just outside the top 10 in points among NHL defensemen.
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Blake Lizotte - Deposits empty netter Lizotte scored an empty-net goal and put three shots on net in Sunday 4-0 win over the Predators.
Impact Lizotte's third goal of the season placed the bow on top of a strong victory for Pittsburgh. Overall, the 27-year-old forward has four points and 24 shots on net through 19 games this season. He is currently behind the scoring pace he held in his first season with the Penguins, tallying 20 points through 59 games a year ago. However, Lizotte is heating up with three points in his last seven games. While his recent offensive output is encouraging, it's best to look elsewhere in fantasy until Lizotte sees an increased role with the Penguins.
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Sidney Crosby - Lights the lamp again Crosby netted a goal and put two shots on target in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
Impact Crosby tallied an unassisted goal midway through the first period to give Pittsburgh a 3-0 lead through the first 10 and a half minutes. With his first goal since Nov. 6, Crosby is up to 12 twine finders on the season, which is tied for fifth across the NHL and trails the league leader, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon, by two goals. With 21 points and 42 shots on net through 19 appearances this year, the 21-year NHL veteran continues to produce at a high level and will be a fantasy factor all season. Crosby is on pace for his fifth consecutive season with 80-plus points, which will set him up well to surpass the 1,800-point mark by the end of his current contract through the 2026-27 season.
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Evgeni Malkin - Finds twine in shutout win Malkin scored a goal and placed two shots on net in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
Impact The 20-year NHL veteran continues to defy his age as he tallied the second goal of the game for the Penguins. Overall, Malkin has five goals, 18 assists and 48 shots on goal through 19 games this season. He has continued to provide steady production for the Penguins all year, with at least a point in 17 of his 19 games. Malkin is currently tied for 14th in the league with 23 points and he isn't showing signs of slowing down. With 1,369 points in his career, he's on pace to reach 1,400 before the end of the season, making him an elite fantasy option the rest of the way.
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Parker Wotherspoon - Nets opening goal Wotherspoon scored a goal, put two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Sunday's 4-0 win over Nashville.
Impact Wotherspoon lit the lamp less than two and a half minutes into regulation, which gave the Penguins the only goal they would need to secure Sunday's Global Series game in Sweden. Overall, the 28-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, seven points, 29 hits and 28 blocks through 19 appearances this season. Wotherspoon's first season with the Penguins is well above the pace he needs to set new career highs in many major stat categories. He has been a staple in a top-pairing role for Pittsburgh alongside Erik Karlsson, giving Wotherspoon the chance to find his name on the fantasy radar in certain formats this season.
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Juuse Saros - Surrenders three in loss Saros stopped 18 shots on 21 attempts in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Penguins.
Impact All three goals that beat Saros were in the early stages of the first period, as Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby tallied the third goal just outside the 10-minute mark. With the loss, Saros falls to a 6-7-3 record with a 2.97 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 16 appearances this season. His numbers so far this year have been running parallel to his output through 58 games a season ago. Despite inconsistently finding the win column, Saros is far and away the No. 1 option for the Predators and will likely see a bulk of the workload moving forward. His next opportunity to defend the crease is Saturday against Colorado.
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