NICK SCHMALTZ NEWS

Puts up two points Schmaltz scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-2 win over the Sharks on Sunday.

Impact As the Sharks frantically tried to make a comeback with their netminder on the bench, Schmaltz fired an empty-netter across the goal line for his 22nd of the year. He also added an assist on the game-winning goal, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 16:09 of ice time. With the conclusion of this contest, Schmaltz now has five multi-point games out of his last six played. The Coyotes return to action Tuesday in Seattle.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces two helpers in win Schmaltz notched two assists and three shots on goal in Friday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Schmaltz was able to help out on a pair of third-period goals for his fourth multi-point effort in the last five games. The 28-year-old winger is up to 21 goals, 37 helpers, 148 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 73 outings. He's two points away from reaching 60 for the first time in his career, and he's got a good chance to get there considering how well he's played in recent weeks.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs pair of assists Schmaltz recorded two assists and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Schmaltz set up linemates Clayton Keller and Nick Bjugstad for goals in the second period. The 28-year-old Schmaltz ended March with three consecutive multi-point efforts, and he had five goals and 16 helpers over 15 contests for the month. The forward is up to 56 points (21 on the power play), 144 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 71 outings overall. Schmaltz is four points away from setting a career high.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Schmaltz scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-4 in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Schmaltz contributed his pair of points during the Coyotes' four-goal second period. He's had a stellar March with five goals and 14 assists over 14 contests while playing on the top line. Overall, the 28-year-old forward has 21 tallies, 33 helpers, 143 shots on net and a minus-14 rating through 70 appearances. His career highs of 23 goals and 59 points are both within reach if he stays hot over the last three weeks of the season.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy hockey playoff guide (part two): Anthony Duclair, Nick Schmaltz and more help for a title run Shayna Goldman offers final advice for fantasy hockey managers navigating the final stretch of the season in search of a league title.

MARCH 29, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two points in late rally Schmaltz scored a shorthanded goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Schmaltz was part of the Coyotes' four-goal rally late in the third period. He set up a Nick Bjugstad tally before potting one of his own for his first career shorthanded goal. Schmaltz has 20 tallies on the year, the third season in a row he's reached that mark, and he's added 32 assists, 141 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 69 appearances. He's posted five multi-point efforts and 17 points across 13 outings in March.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in overtime win Schmaltz notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Schmaltz assisted on a Clayton Keller tally late in the third period. With six helpers over his last four contests, Schmaltz continues to show off his playmaking skill. The 28-year-old achieved his third straight 50-point campaign (19 goals, 31 assists), and he's added 137 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating over 67 appearances.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 30-assist mark Schmaltz logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Schmaltz continued his strong March by helping out on a Clayton Keller tally in the first period. That assist gave Schmaltz 14 points through 10 outings in March. The 28-year-old is up to 19 goals, 30 helpers, 135 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 66 appearances overall, primarily in a top-line role.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists continue hot stretch Schmaltz picked up a trio of assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.

Impact Since Feb. 25, Schmaltz has 16 points, including 11 assists, in 12 games. And that run has propped up his overall totals to 48 points (19 goals, 29 assists) in 65 games. If he can stay healthy, Schmaltz could flirt with his first 60-point season.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Schmaltz notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Schmaltz remains hot with 13 points over his last 11 games. He set up a Nick Bjugstad tally in the third period of this contests. For the season, Schmaltz is up to 19 goals, 26 assists, 134 shots on net and a minus-21 rating through 64 outings, his most games played in the last four seasons. His offense has been down, but his top-line and power-play roles maintain his status as a solid depth forward in fantasy.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three more points in loss Schmaltz recorded a goal and two assists in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Chicago.

Impact Schmaltz picked up two assists on a pair of Clayton Keller goals before adding a tally of his own in the third, ripping a rebound past Arvid Soderblom to cut Arizona's deficit to 5-4. While it's been a down year overall for Schmaltz, he's been productive of late, notching five goals and 12 points in his last nine contests. He's up to 19 goals and 44 points through 62 games this season.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up insurance marker Schmaltz notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Nick Bjugstad tally in the second period, which was the last goal of the game. The 28-year-old Schmaltz has gotten on the scoresheet in seven of his last 10 outings, earning four goals and six assists in that span. For the season, the veteran forward has 41 points, 127 shots on net and a minus-21 rating over 61 appearances, a clear downturn from the 59 and 58 points he posted over the previous two campaigns.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds power-play helper Schmaltz logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Schmaltz has racked up four goals and four assists over his last seven outings, including five power-play points in that span. The 28-year-old is up to 40 points, 125 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating. He should continue to offer solid scoring-only production while in a top-line role for the Coyotes.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Sunday's win Schmaltz produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact The 28-year-old has delivered three multi-point efforts in the last five games, a stretch in which he's piled up four goals and seven points. Schmaltz is on pace for his third straight 50-point campaign, but he's focused more on his own scoring in 2023-24 rather than feeding his teammates -- his 18 goals is five short of his career high with 21 games left on the Coyotes' schedule, while his 122 shots on net is only 10 shy of tying his personal best.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Friday Schmaltz produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

Impact It's the second multi-point performance in the last four games for the 28-year-old. Schmaltz has had a tough season in many respects -- his minus-21 rating ranks in the bottom 30 in the entire NHL -- but he's at least showing signs of heating up offensively. He's collected three goals and six points in the last six contests, with four of those points (two goals, two assists) coming on the power play.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in loss Schmaltz logged an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Schmaltz helped out on an Alex Kerfoot tally in the second period. The helper was Schmaltz's fourth point in the last four games. The 28-year-old is the effective leader of the Coyotes' offense now with Clayton Keller (upper body) out of action. Schmaltz has 35 points, 115 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 55 appearances this season while primarily playing on the top line.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits two goals in loss Schmaltz scored a pair of goals on five shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Schmaltz had scored just one goal while adding five assists over his previous 14 contests. The 28-year-old struck on the power play in the first period and added an even-strength marker in the third. Schmaltz may need to carry more of the load for the Coyotes with Clayton Keller (upper body) exiting Sunday's contest. Schmaltz has 16 goals, 34 points, 111 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 54 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play assist Schmaltz notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Schmaltz ended his four-game slump with a helper on a Clayton Keller tally in the second period. Those two forwards are usually linemates, but they were separated at even strength Monday. Schmaltz doesn't typically produce enough offense to carry his own line. The 27-year-old has a solid 32 points (15 on the power play) with 106 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 52 outings this season. His scoring-only production makes him mainly a depth option for fantasy.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in loss Schmaltz recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Clayton Keller tally in the third period. This was Schmaltz's second helper over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury, but he's now gone seven contests without a goal. The 27-year-old winger is up to 30 points, 96 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 46 appearances this season, playing primarily on the top line.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in loss Schmaltz notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Clayton Keller tally in the first period. This was Schmaltz's first point in two games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He had five points over seven contests prior to the injury, and he's immediately retaken his spot on the top line and first power-play unit. For the season, 27-year-old has 29 points (13 on the power play) with 95 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 44 outings.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Schmaltz (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Cooper Krigbaum of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Schmaltz has missed the last three games with the injury. He's slated to play in his usual top-line role. The 27-year-old had five points over his first seven games of January before his absence.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel with team Schmaltz (upper body) will join the Coyotes on their upcoming three-game road, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Schmaltz could return as early as Wednesday against the Panthers. The 27-year-old has missed the last three games. He tallied eight points over his last 11 games before the injury, giving him 28 through 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Schmaltz (upper body) won't play Monday versus Pittsburgh, Steve Peters of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact With Schmaltz still nursing an upper-body injury, the Coyotes will deploy 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Penguins. Jason Zucker will likely continue to fill a top-six role until Schmaltz is ready to return.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Schmaltz (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Predators, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact It'll be the second game Schmaltz has missed after suffering the injury Tuesday against Calgary. The 27-year-old winger has 13 goals and 28 points through 42 games this season. Michael Carcone will likely remain in the lineup in Schmaltz's absence. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Penguins.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Schmaltz (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Canucks, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix.

Impact Schmaltz sustained the injury during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary. He has 13 goals and 28 points in 42 outings in 2023-24. With Schmaltz unavailable, Dylan Guenther might serve in a top-six capacity while Michael Carcone is likely to draw into the lineup for the first time since last Thursday.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE