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NYRvsNYI: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Cole Beaudoin, Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad Postgame Media

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

GAME HIGHLIGHTS | 2026-27: New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders (10/06/26)

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Scores twice vs. Islanders Bjorkstrand scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Bjorkstrand opened the scoring at 6:40 of the first period before striking again on the power play late in the second. His second tally broke a 2-2 tie after the Islanders had erased a two-goal deficit and ultimately stood as the game-winner. These were Bjorkstrand's first two goals of the season, but as a bottom-six forward who rarely sees more than 13 minutes of ice time, he isn't expected to be a regular fantasy contributor going forward. This two-goal performance is likely to be an outlier rather than a sign of things to come in the future.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Lafrenière has a hat trick as the Rangers beat the Islanders for their 4th win in a row

Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and added an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crossto...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers

SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Predicting Oliver Bjorkstrand's Stat Line in First Year With NY Rangers It has been a very busy offseason for the New York Rangers. However, this is a team that has been able to improve, and they will be expectin...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Oliver Bjorkstrand Can Help NY Rangers More Than Just Scoring Goals The New York Rangers have completely reshaped their depth chart this offseason in preparation for the 2026-27 NHL season. Acquiring Pavel Do...

JULY 12 • SI.COM

Gets one-year contract Bjorkstrand signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Impact Bjorkstrand had 12 goals, 32 points, 16 PIM and 85 hits in 80 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. That ended his run of five straight regular seasons in which he recorded over 40 points. The 31-year-old is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity with the Rangers in 2026-27.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in loss Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Bjorkstrand has a point in each of the last two games. This tally ended his 18-game goal drought, a span in which he had just two assists, 21 shots on net and 27 hits. The 31-year-old was in a top-six role as the Lightning rested some veterans Wednesday, but he'll likely revert to a bottom-six spot for Game 1 versus the Canadiens on Sunday. Bjorkstrand ended the regular season with 12 goals, 32 points, 130 shots on net, 85 hits and a minus-14 rating over 80 appearances.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kartye scores 2 goals as the Rangers beat the Lightning 4-2

Tye Kartye scored two goals and had an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in the regular-season finale for both teams

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Notches helper in overtime win Bjorkstrand posted an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Bjorkstrand has gone 18 games without a goal, and he's been scratched twice in that span. The 31-year-old's first full year with the Lightning has been a mixed bag. He's earned 11 goals, 31 points, 128 shots on net, 83 hits and a minus-15 rating over 79 appearances, but he's often found himself in a bottom-six role in recent weeks.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Buries power-play tally Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Bjorkstrand had the third goal in a span of 2:36 during the second period for the Lightning. He had been limited to one helper over his previous five outings. Bjorkstrand is up to 11 goals, 29 points (14 on the power play), 107 shots on net, 56 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating across 61 appearances this season. He mainly plays in a middle-six role, though his spot on the first power-play unit boosts his fantasy value.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov's 4 assists power Lightning over slumping Maple Leafs 5-2

Nikita Kucherov had three assists in a four-goal first period and added another in the third to give him 100 points on the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the listle...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Three-game goal streak Bjorkstrand had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over Florida on Thursday.

Impact Bjorkstrand scored his third goal in as many games (one assist; nine shots). Two of the goals have come on the power play. Bjorkstrand was a pre-draft sleeper pick who toe-picked out of the gate. But he's slowly warming up. He can help in dailies while warm.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with man advantage Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Impact Bjorkstrand has two goals in as many games to start February after scoring just once and adding four assists in all of January. The 30-year-old winger was bumped up to the second line Tuesday to help the Lightning navigate being down their top centers, Brayden Point (lower body) and Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed). With the goal, Bjorkstrand has 25 points (13 on the power play), 88 shots on net, 45 hits and a minus-9 rating over 54 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel's goal in the final seconds of OT gives the Lightning a 4-3 win over the Sabres

Jake Guentzel scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime after teammate Darren Raddysh forced the extra session by scoring with 26 seconds left in regulation as the Tampa Bay Lig...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Starts comeback effort Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series.

Impact Bjorkstrand snapped a five-game slump with a tally in the second period, which got the Lightning going on a four-goal comeback. The 30-year-old has been in the bottom six at even strength lately, but he's still on the power play, giving him a path to decent production. Bjorkstrand is up to eight goals, 24 points (12 on the power play), 86 shots, 44 hits and a minus-10 rating through 53 contests.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's historic 4-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series game

Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Strikes on power play Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues.

Impact Bjorkstrand snapped a nine-game goal drought when he tied the game at 2-2 in the second period. He picked up five assists, including two on the power play, during that stretch. While he's in a bottom-six role at even strength, Bjorkstrand's usage with the man advantage remains significant in keeping his offense afloat. For the season, the winger has seven goals, 22 points (11 on the power play), 72 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-7 rating over 46 outings.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kyrou scores in shootout as Blues end Lightning's 11-game win streak

Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Lightning’s franchise record-tying 11-game win streak

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Four assists in last four games Bjorkstrand picked up two assists in a 7-3 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

Impact He had three shots. Bjorkstrand has two, two-assist games in his last four outings, but he's simply not doing enough to warrant fantasy consideration. He has struggled in Tampa Bay, and he has just 20 points, including 14 helpers, in 41 games. He's on their fourth line. Fantasy managers had high hopes for Bjorkstrand this season after he delivered 59 points in 2023-24 and four consecutive 20-plus goal seasons (six in his last seven years).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh carry the Lightning past the Sharks, 7–3

Nikita Kucherov scored his 20th goal of the season on a second-period power play and added four assists, Darren Raddysh had a hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jos...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Puts up two assists Bjorkstrand logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact Bjrokstrand has four goals and five assists over his last nine outings. The 30-year-old winger has been on the fourth line at even strength recently, but he remains involved on the power play. Bjorkstrand is at 18 points (eight on the power play), 60 shots on net, 36 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 38 appearances, and he should remain capable of producing around a 40-point pace.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning hold off the Canadiens 5-4, extend winning streak to 4 games

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, Gage Goncalves added two assists and had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Montreal Canadiens 5-4

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Atlantic Division foes meet when Panthers host the Lightning

The Florida Panthers face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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