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Collects power-play helper Tuesday Roy recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Roy's eight-game point streak ended Monday versus the Sharks, but he didn't allow a slump to develop. The 27-year-old set up William Karlsson's tally early in the third period. Roy is up to 31 points in 47 appearances this season, surpassing his point total from 65 outings last year. He's added 76 shots on net, 32 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-10 rating while finding his most success alongside Jonathan Marchessault and Ivan Barbashev.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Riding eight-game point streak Roy logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Roy extended his point streak to eight games with the helper. During the streak, he has three goals and nine assists while primarily skating on a line with Jonathan Marchessault and Ivan Barbashev. Roy is up to 30 points, 74 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 45 contests overall. That already matches his scoring total from 65 outings last season, and his career high of 39 points from 2021-22 is well within reach.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at seven games Roy notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Roy has three goals and eight assists during his seven-game point streak. His latest helper came on a Jonathan Marchessault tally in the opening minute. Roy is up to 29 points, 72 shots on net, 27 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 44 appearances. He's on pace for a career year, and his next point will get him to 30 for the third season in a row.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in win Roy notched an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Roy helped out on Jonathan Marchessault's goal 19 seconds into the game. The helper was Roy's 13th point over his last nine outings, and he's gotten on the scoresheet in six straight contests. The 27-year-old center is up to 28 points, 72 shots on net, 24 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 43 appearances. Roy has plenty of fantasy value as long as he's logging top-six minutes.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits 10th goal Roy scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Roy tied the game at 1-1 with his tally late in the first period. The goal extended his point streak to five games (three goals, six assists). Roy was one of the Golden Knights' best forwards in late January, but the return of William Karlsson from a lower-body injury will likely change the usage among the team's centers. Roy has 10 goals, 27 points, 71 shots on net, 22 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 42 appearances this season, though he should be able to see top-six minutes until Jack Eichel (knee) returns.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes into break hot Roy notched an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Roy enters the bye week with two goals and nine helpers over his last seven contests. The 26-year-old has thrived as a second-line center after toiling in the bottom six when the Golden Knights were healthy earlier in the campaign. He's at 26 points, 70 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 41 appearances and should be given consideration in most fantasy formats until Vegas gets Jack Eichel (knee) or William Karlsson (lower body) back.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Friday Roy notched two assists in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Jonathan Marchessault scored Vegas' final three goals, with Roy and Ivan Barbashev collecting both helpers on two of them. Roy has been just as hot as his linemates of late, producing four multi-point performances in the last five games while churning out two goals and nine points. The 26-year-old missed nine games earlier in the season with an undisclosed injury, but Roy is still on pace for a career-best campaign with nine goals and 25 points through 40 contests.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces two points in win Roy had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.

Impact The Islanders tied the game up 1-1 early in the second period but the Golden Knights took the lead shortly after when Sheldon Rempal potted a power-play goal off of a tip-pass from Roy. He decided to get the puck past Ilya Sorokin himself when he shoveled it in from the crease area from a Jonathan Marchessault rebound. Roy ended the tilt with two shots on net, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 17:13 TOI. This was his second multi-point effort in as many games - he produced three points on Monday against the Devils.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records three-point night in loss Roy finished with a goal and two assists in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss against the Devils.

Impact In addition to the three points, Roy ended up with a plus-2 rating and three shots on goal while winning an amazing 10 faceoffs in 11 opportunities at the dot. The 26-year-old pivot had just two multi-point performances across the first 30 games this season, but he has two or more points in three of his past eight outings, posting three goals and eight points in the past eight contests.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two more helpers Thursday Roy recorded a pair of assists in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Roy picked up his first assist on Jonathan Marchessault's opening goal in the first period before setting up Ivan Barbashev later in the frame. The 26-year-old Roy now has three assists in his last two games since moving into a top-six role with both Jack Eichel (knee) and William Karlsson (lower body) on injured reserve. Roy's now up to 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) through 37 games this season.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Monday Roy notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Roy helped out on Jonathan Marchessault's empty-net goal in the third period. The 26-year-old Roy also led all Golden Knights forwards with 19:29 of ice time in the contest. He's seen a larger role lately with Jack Eichel (undisclosed) joining William Karlsson (lower body) on injured reserve, which leaves the team thin at center. Roy has 16 points, 61 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 35 outings and could be a good short-term add in fantasy while playing in the top six.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights visit the Avalanche after Roy's 2-goal game

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Colorado Avalanche after Nicolas Roy scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 5-2 win against the New York Islanders

JANUARY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies twice Saturday Roy scored a pair of goals on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Roy snapped a seven-game point drought with his second-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. He added another goal in the third. Roy spent much of the first half of the season on the fourth line, but with William Karlsson (lower body) week-to-week, he'll now get a chance for more playing time in a third-line role. Roy has seven goals, 15 points, 50 shots on net, 17 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 31 contests.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp on power play Roy scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

Impact Roy has produced a pair of power-play points over the last two games, and he's up to five points through eight December outings. The 26-year-old forward has 13 points, 42 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating over 23 appearances this season. He's a versatile part of the Golden Knights' depth, but with the team's forward group healthy, he's most often served as the fourth-line center.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lends power-play helper Roy notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Roy had the lone helper on Ivan Barbashev's second-period marker. Over his last five games, Roy has contributed a goal and three assists, but this was his first power-play point since Nov. 27. The 26-year-old forward has a solid 12 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 22 contests while filling a bottom-six role at even strength. Three of his eight assists have come with the man advantage.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Saturday Roy scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Roy has a goal and six helpers over his last nine contests while also going plus-5 in that span. He helped out on a Zach Whitecloud tally in the first period and then scored a goal of his own in the second in this blowout win. Roy is up to 11 points, 38 shots on net, a plus-6 rating and 11 hits through 19 appearances this season. It's a similar pace to what he showed last year with 30 points across 65 games, though this is the second year in a row he's missed a significant chunk of time due to an injury.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Roy notched an assist, eight shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Roy led the way with the eight shots, and he set up Zach Whitecloud on the opening goal. Over 11 games since he returned from an undisclosed injury, Roy has five helpers and a plus-2 rating. The 26-year-old forward continues to be a versatile option for the Golden Knights, often lining up as the fourth-line center but seeing time in all situations -- he played 18:55 in Wednesday's win. Roy has nine points, 36 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating over 18 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deals pair of assists Roy notched two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Oilers.

Impact Roy has logged four helpers over his last four games. He helped out on goals by Michael Amadio and Keegan Kolesar in this contest. The 26-year-old Roy continues to be a do-it-all forward for Vegas, racking up eight points, 21 shots on net, eight hits, four PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances while seeing time in all situations.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws power-play helper Roy notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Roy earned his second helper over the last three games, with both assists in that span coming on the power play. The 26-year-old center was a beneficiary of the Golden Knights' line shuffle Monday, moving up from the fourth line to the third line. He's up to six points, 20 shots on net, six hits an a plus-1 rating over 13 contests this season. Even in a bottom-six role, he can contribute enough offense to warrant consideration in deeper fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers power-play assist Roy posted a power-play assist in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Roy got on the scoresheet for the first time in four games since he returned from an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old has resumed his do-it-all role, playing on the fourth line at even strength as well as the second power-play unit. Roy is up to five points, 15 shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating over 11 contests this season -- that level of offense puts him on the fringe of standard fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Thursday Roy (undisclosed) will return to the lineup versus Montreal on Thursday.

Impact Roy missed the last nine games. He was off to the best start of his career with three goals and an assist in seven games before the injury. Roy is expected to play with Keegan Kolesar and William Carrier in a bottom-six role.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skates on his own Thursday Roy (undisclosed) skated on his own for the first time Thursday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Roy was injured Oct. 24 against the Flyers and has finally returned to the ice. The center has missed the last seven games and will not play Friday versus San Jose. Roy had three goals and an assist in seven games before his injury. There is still no timetable for his return.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume skating Roy (undisclosed) still isn't skating yet though he remains day-to-day, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Monday.

Impact The fact that Roy hasn't begun skating yet doesn't bode well for him to be ready to play once he is eligible to be taken off injured reserve. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old center was rolling with three goals on 13 shots and one assist in seven games while averaging 15:04 of ice time.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Roy (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Roy won't play Saturday against the Kings, and he will miss Monday's contest versus Montreal as well. Pavel Dorofeyev has been back in the lineup during Roy's absence. Vegas also recalled Jonas Rondbjerg from AHL Henderson on Saturday for a depth forward option.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for next two games Roy (undisclosed) will miss Vegas' games against Chicago on Friday and LA on Saturday.

Impact Roy is considered day-to-day beyond this weekend's contests, so he might still be an option to return Monday versus Montreal. In the meantime, Pavel Dorofeyev, who was a healthy scratch in Vegas' last four outings, is projected to draw back into the lineup Friday. Roy has three goals and four points in seven contests this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Golden Knights visit the Avalanche after Roy's 2-goal game