DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NHL.COM
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Dougie Hamilton - Secures helper in loss Hamilton had an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact Hamilton's offense is heating up again -- he has an assist in three of the last four games. The defenseman had gone seven contests without a point prior to this improved stretch. He's up to 24 points (12 on the power play), 112 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 41 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 39 appearances in a top-four role this season.
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Jesperi Kotkaniemi - Plucks apple in win Kotkaniemi notched a power-play assist, six hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Kotkaniemi set up Jackson Blake's go-ahead goal in the third period, which stood as the game-winner. The helper ended a five-game dry spell for Kotkaniemi, who has again let a strong start to a campaign fizzle out before the halfway mark. The 24-year-old is at five goals, 11 assists, 56 shots on net, 32 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 36 appearances. This was his first power-play point of the campaign and just his third over the last 115 contests.
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Sean Walker - Dishes pair of helpers Walker logged two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Walker had been limited to two helpers over his prior 12 contests. He earned his first multi-point effort Saturday by assisting on goals from Dmitry Orlov and Jack Roslovic. Walker has been a fixture in a bottom-four role this season, earning eight points, 57 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 35 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 36 appearances. His offense is too low for consideration in many fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dmitry Orlov - Lights lamp in win Orlov scored a goal on five shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Orlov's tally late in the second period tied the game at 1-1, setting the stage for the Hurricanes' productive final frame. The defenseman has three points over his last seven contests while playing on the second pairing. He's up to four goals, 13 helpers, a plus-17 rating, 54 shots on net, 48 hits and 21 blocked shots through 36 appearances this season. Orlov didn't receive any power-play time even with Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) out Saturday -- those duties went to Jaccob Slavin and Sean Walker.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson Blake - Tallies on power play Blake scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Impact Blake has enjoyed playing the Devils this year, earning three points over the four-game season series. The 21-year-old forward is up to eight goals, four assists, 56 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 36 outings overall. He has a point in each of the last two contests and may be gaining a bit of momentum near the midpoint of the season, though his fourth-line role will likely continue to limit his output.
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Jake Allen - Blitzed in third period Saturday Allen allowed four goals on 40 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Carolina. The fifth marker was an empty-netter.
Impact Allen conceded three goals at even strength and one on the power play. Ondrej Palat gave New Jersey a 2-1 lead early in the third period, but the Canes exploded with four goals to complete the comeback. Allen has surrendered at least three goals in three consecutive losses, and he hasn't won a game since Nov. 23. New Jersey's No. 2 netminder is sporting a 5-6-1 record, .900 save percentage and 2.89 GAA through 12 appearances this season.
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