NICK BJUGSTAD NEWS

Finds twine in shootout loss Bjugstad scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Bjugstad has a goal and an assist over his last three contests. He was out of the lineup frequently in March, missing five games due to an upper-body injury and three more as a healthy scratch, but this was his eighth straight game in a bottom-six role. The 32-year-old is up to seven goals, 18 points, 108 shots on net, 102 hits and a minus-3 rating over 63 appearances this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Forsberg scores lone shootout goal to lift the Predators past Utah, 4-3

Filip Forsberg beat Karel Vejmelka with a backhander for the lone shootout goal in the Nashville Predators’ 4-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Scores empty-netter Bjugstad scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Bjugstad's goal was his first since Jan. 14 versus the Canadiens. The 32-year-old has had trouble getting on the scoresheet from a fourth-line role lately, and he's also been scratched a few times. He's at six goals, 17 points, 105 shots on net 100 hits and a minus-6 rating across 61 appearances, well off the pace he set in a 22-goal, 45-point 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Keller, Hayton lead Utah to 4-1 win over Jets

Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton each had a goal and an assist, and the Utah Hockey Club beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-1

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Grabs helper in return to lineup Bjugstad notched an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Bjugstad was activated from injured reserve Friday but served as a healthy scratch against the Kraken that day. The 32-year-old checked in to replace Liam O'Brien (lower body) for Sunday's contest. O'Brien is likely to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the regular season, so Bjugstad will just need to fend off Matias Maccelli for fourth-line minutes. The helper ended Bjugstad's seven-game point drought, and the veteran forward has 16 points, 96 shots on net, 89 hits and a minus-8 rating through 54 outings in 2024-25.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Friday Bjugstad (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Impact Although being taken off injured reserve is usually an indication that a player is ready to play, Utah isn't expected to make any lineup changes Friday versus Seattle, so it seems Bjugstad won't immediately return. The 32-year-old Bjugstad has five goals and 15 points in 53 appearances in 2024-25. He was last in the lineup March 1.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Bjugstad (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Bjugstad was previously dealing with an illness, but now he is contending with an injury that will likely keep him out of action for at least the next three games. The 32-year-old may not have a regular role in the lineup once he returns -- he'll probably have to compete with Liam O'Brien and Michael Carcone. Bjugstad is considered day-to-day officially, but doesn't have a firm timeline for his return.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Contending with ailment Bjugstad is dealing with an illness and did not skate Tuesday, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact After missing the first eight games of the season with an upper-body injury, Bjugstad has been in the lineup for every game since Oct. 26. The veteran forward has supplied five goals and 15 points over 53 appearances this season. Bjugstad should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's road game in Detroit.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes take on the Utah Hockey Club on losing streak

The Carolina Hurricanes aim to stop their three-game losing streak when they play the Utah Hockey Club

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Draws assist in loss Bjugstad registered an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact Bjugstad has a helper in two of the last three contests following a six-game point drought. The 32-year-old has played as a fourth-line winger recently rather than his usual spot as a third-line center, and his slump on offense likely played a part in the change. Bjugstad is at 14 points, 79 shots on net, 70 hits and a minus-7 rating through 44 appearances. He is unlikely to finish anywhere near his 22-goal, 45-point effort over 76 outings in 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in overtime loss Bjugstad notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Bjugstad ended a six-game slump with the helper. Prior to his quiet stretch, he earned four points over a six-game span -- the 32-year-old has run a little streaky while seeing bottom-six minutes this season. Bjugstad is at 13 points, 75 shots on net, 69 hits and a minus-8 rating through 42 contests overall. That level of production typically won't get much attention in fantasy, though he could help in deep formats that reward physical play.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Home ice struggles complicate Utah Hockey Club's chances of reaching the playoffs

Finding success at home has turned into an ongoing chore for the Utah Hockey Club

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Lights lamp in loss Bjugstad scored a goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The goal was Bjugstad's first since Nov. 23. The center was limited to one assist in December, but he's been better in January with four points over his last six games. For the season, the 32-year-old has 12 points, 61 shots on net, 56 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 35 appearances in a bottom-six role. He doesn't offer much upside for fantasy, especially at a position as deep as center.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Dach scores twice as Canadiens beat Utah 5-3

Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Sends helper in win Bjugstad logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Bjugstad has turned the corner to begin January, earning three assists over his first four games this month. While he remains in a third-line role at even strength, the uptick in offense could get the 32-year-old center back on track. He has 11 points, 60 shots on net, 52 hits and a minus-5 rating through 33 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist in overtime loss Bjugstad notched an assist, five shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Bjugstad has two helpers over two games in January after being limited to a single assist in December. The 32-year-old center's lack of offense hasn't cost him a spot in the lineup, but he has been limited to the third line and second power-play unit. He has a modest 10 points with 53 shots on net, 47 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 31 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out of slump Bjugstad produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Bjugstad snapped a 12-game point drought with a helper on Lawson Crouse's go-ahead goal at 2:35 of the third period. In that span, Bjugstad went minus-8 with 21 shots on net and 14 hits. The 32-year-old has centered the third line a majority of the time this year, but that group has struggled to get on the scoresheet regularly. Bjugstad has just nine points with 48 shots on net, 43 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 30 appearances, so he doesn't need to be rostered in many fantasy formats.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lawson Crouse scores twice, Utah ends 5-game winless streak with 5-3 victory over Flames

Lawson Crouse scored twice and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday night to end a five-game winless streak

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Goes quiet on offense Bjugstad's point drought reached nine games in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Bjugstad's role is pretty steady for Utah -- he fills a bottom-six role and provides a bit of physicality. The 32-year-old center has mostly filled a spot on the third line this season. When he's scoring, he can work his way onto some fantasy rosters, but he doesn't need to be picked up when he's cold. Overall, Bjugstad has eight points, 42 shots on net, 38 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper Friday Bjugstad produced an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Bjugstad set up Lawson Crouse's game-tying goal in the third period. The helper was Bjugstad's first since Nov. 2, though he has four goals over 10 goals in that span. The center is at seven points, 24 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-1 rating through 15 appearances. His production is at a pace just below where he was with 45 points in 76 contests in 2023-24, and it's just enough to put him on the fringe of fantasy consideration in deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play in win Bjugstad scored a power-play goal and added two hits in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Bjugstad's first power-play point was also his fourth goal in the last five games. The 32-year-old center has held down a middle-six role since he returned from an upper-body injury Oct. 26. He has six points, 17 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating over 12 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby scores 600th career NHL goal, but Penguins fall to Utah 6-1

Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores in loss to Caps Bjugstad scored a goal, took two shots and recorded two hits in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Bjugstad notched his third goal of the season, but by the time he found the back of the net, Utah was already losing 4-2 midway through the second period. It's worth noting that all three of Bjugstad's goals have come in his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE