NICK BJUGSTAD NEWS

Being evaluated Bjugstad (undisclosed) is questionable to return Saturday against New Jersey.

Impact Bjugstad logged 7:24 of ice time before exiting the contest. He entered Saturday's action with four goals and six points in five outings.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two more points Thursday Bjugstad picked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Bjugstad extended Arizona's lead to 3-1 midway through the third period as he found himself alone in the slot before beating Alex Lyon with a wrister. Bjugstad added a second point with an assist on Clayton Keller's empty-netter later in the frame. The 31-year-old Bjugstad has been on an impressive run, posting four goals and six points in his last five games. He's up to 37 points (17 goals, 20 assists) through 66 games this season, 11 shy of his career high set back in 2017-18 with the Panthers.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots lone goal in loss Bjugstad scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Bjugstad has three goals, an assist and nine PIM over his last four contests. The 31-year-old center got a look on the top line at even strength Tuesday, though the Coyotes have rarely kept the same combinations for long. Bjugstad has been firmly in the top six for most of the year, posting 35 points, 141 shots on net, 108 hits, 51 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 65 appearances.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Eriksson Ek injured: Key takeaways vs. Coyotes Eriksson Ek left the game early in the third period after getting hit into the boards by Nick Bjugstad.

MARCH 13, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two points in Friday's win Bjugstad scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Impact The journeyman center has played for five different teams over the last six seasons, but Bjugstad seems to be fitting in nicely in the desert. He's up to 34 points on the season -- his highest total since 2017-18 -- in 63 games, and he's picked up the pace significantly over the last few weeks, racking up five goals and seven points over his last nine contests.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Bjugstad (personal) will play Friday against the Red Wings.

Impact Bjugstad was out Thursday against the Wild but will get back in the lineup after a one-game absence. The veteran forward has tallied 14 goals and 32 points through 62 games this season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Bjugstad (personal) won't play Thursday versus Minnesota.

Impact Bjugstad has 14 goals, 32 points, 42 PIM, 102 hits and 43 blocks in 62 appearances in 2023-24. The Coyotes are projected to dress seven defensemen Thursday, including Travis Dermott, who was last in the lineup Feb. 16.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Bjugstad (personal) will be a game-time decision Thursday against Minnesota. His wife is due to give birth Friday.

Impact Bjugstad has 14 goals, 32 points, 42 PIM and 102 hits in 62 contests this season. If Bjugstad doesn't play Thursday, then Arizona might dress seven defensemen, which would result in Travis Dermott drawing into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 16.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Tuesday Bjugstad scored a goal on four shots and added five hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Bjugstad snapped a three-game point drought with his second-period tally. The center had three goals and an assist over four contests prior to his brief slump. He's at 14 goals, 32 points, 133 shots on net, 102 hits and a plus-5 rating over 62 appearances this season, serving in a second-line role with time on the second power-play unit.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal in loss Bjugstad scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Bjugstad's tally cut the deficit to 3-2, but the Coyotes couldn't find an equalizer. The 31-year-old center has four points over his last four games following a nine-game drought. With the Coyotes' season spiraling amid a lengthy losing streak, Bjugstad may be a trade candidate even with another year left on his deal. He's at 13 goals, 31 points, 122 shots on net, 89 hits and 40 PIM through 58 contests.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers assist Bjugstad notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Bjugstad was out of the contest for part of the second period, but he was able to return. He set up a Matias Maccelli tally in the second period to get the Coyotes on the board. Bjugstad endured a month-long cold path with one goal over 13 contests, but he's now picked up three points over his last two outings. For the season, he has 30 points -- his most in a season since 2017-18 -- with 116 shots on net, 84 hits and a plus-2 rating through 56 appearances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice in loss Bjugstad scored twice in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact It was a big night for the forward, who also had a plus-1 rating, a minor penalty, and four shots. The goals broke a long slump for the veteran, who hadn't posted a point in nine games and had just a single goal over his last 13 contests.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 10-goal mark Bjugstad scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Bjugstad broke his three-game slump with a goal against one of his former teams. The tally was his 10th of the season, four of which have come in January. The 31-year-old center is up to 27 points, 92 shots on net, 62 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 45 appearances this season, serving mainly in a top-six role.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes visit the Flames after Bjugstad's hat trick

The Arizona Coyotes visit the Calgary Flames after Nick Bjugstad recorded a hat trick in the Coyotes' 6-0 win against the Minnesota Wild

JANUARY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Shines with hat trick Bjugstad scored three goals in Saturday's 6-0 victory over the Wild.

Impact Bjugstad had not scored a goal in 16 games but he fired seven shots on net to eventually get his second career hat trick. After only scoring 29 total points last year, Bjugstad has 26 points at the halfway point of the season. He takes his recent three-game point streak (three goals, two assists) on the road against the Flames on Tuesday.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad's hat trick lifts Coyotes over Wild Nick Bjugstad recorded his second career hat trick, and the Arizona Coyotes cruised to a 6-0 win over the host Minnesota Wild on Saturday ni...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nick Bjugstad has hat trick against hometown team, Coyotes rout Wild 6-0

Nick Bjugstad had his second career hat trick Connor Ingram made 38 saves for his fifth shutout of the season and the Arizona Coyotes routed the Minnesota Wild 6-0 on Saturday nigh...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Gathers helper in loss Bjugstad logged an assist, eight shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Bjugstad put in a strong effort, but emerged with just an assist for the second straight game. He hasn't scored since Dec. 4, posting seven helpers over 16 contests in that span. The 31-year-old center briefly slipped into the bottom six, but he's been back on the second line recently. For the season, Bjugstad has 23 points, 78 shots on net, 54 hits, 30 PIM, and a plus-4 rating over 40 outings.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Bjugstad posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Bjugstad snapped a four-game point drought by helping out on a Dylan Guenther tally in the second period. Those two forwards were joined by Logan Cooley on a new-look third line amid a lineup shuffle for this contest. Bjugstad has now gone 15 games without a goal, posting six assists in that span. He's still got some physicality, but a relative lack of scoring makes him tough to roster in standard fantasy formats. Bjugstad is at 22 points, 70 shots on net, 52 hits, 30 PIM, 24 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 39 appearances.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist Wednesday Bjugstad recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact Bjugstad set up Lawson Crouse's second-period tally, which sparked the Coyotes' offense. The 31-year-old Bjugstad has gone 10 games without a goal, but he's managed a decent five assists, 18 shots on net and 19 hits in that span. Overall, the second-line center has 21 points, 59 shots on net, 47 hits, 24 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 34 outings this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper Bjugstad managed an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Bjugstad has gone eight games without a goal, but he's picked up four helpers in that span. The center has slowed down a bit on offense after a strong November. He's still in a second-line role, which has been a good fit for him in his second stint with the Coyotes. Overall, Bjgustad has 20 points, 56 shots on net, 46 hits, 23 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper in win Bjugstad notched an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 1-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Bjugstad has a goal and three helpers over seven contests in December. The 31-year-old remained the second-line center even with Jack McBain (lower body) returning to action Friday. It's a role that's seen Bjugstad exceed expectations in 2023-24, as the veteran is up to 19 points, 52 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 29 outings. With some second-unit power-play time and a steady role, Bjugstad is a solid depth forward for fantasy.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Bjugstad posted a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Bjugstad isn't an every-game contributor, but he has three goals and five helpers over his last 11 contests. The 31-year-old also has 25 shots, 18 hits and eight PIM in that span to provide some non-scoring production. He's fit in nicely as the second-line center this season, racking up 18 points (four on the power play), 51 shots, 41 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 28 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Bjugstad recorded an assist, four shots on goal, four hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Bjugstad helped out on a Lawson Crouse tally from in close during the third period. With seven points over his last nine games, Bjugstad is continuing to play well in a second-line role. The 31-year-old center is up to 17 points (six goals, 11 helpers), 46 shots on net, 34 hits, 19 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 26 outings. He's not a prolific scorer, but his physical play and a scoring pace that is in line with the best of his career makes him a solid depth forward in fantasy.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds shorthanded goal Bjugstad scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Bjugstad stayed warm by picking up the Coyotes' final goal of the game in the second period. He's racked up three goals and three assists over his last seven games while skating in a second-line role. The center's goal was just the third shortie of his career, two of which have come over the last two seasons. Bjugstad continues to impress with 16 points, 41 shots on net, 28 hits, 24 hits and a plus-7 rating through 24 contests overall.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE