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Lightning's Jon Cooper excited to coach McDavid and Canada at 4 Nations Cooper got to coach McDavid as part of Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Lightning visit the Oilers after Point's 2-goal game

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Edmonton Oilers after Brayden Point scored two goals in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan McDonagh - Secures assist in win McDonagh notched an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Most of the offense came from the top line, but McDonagh was able to snag a secondary helper on Nikita Kucherov's second-period tally. With three assists over his last two games, McDonagh has started December well, though the burst of offense is likely to fizzle out just as quickly as it started. He's at nine helpers, 22 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 25 appearances, so his biggest source of fantasy value comes from his steady defensive work.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Guentzel - Scores on man advantage in victory Guentzel scored his fifth power-play goal of the season Sunday in a 4-2 win over Vancouver.

Impact Guentzel's marker on the man advantage at 16:04 of the third period gave Tampa Bay a 3-2 lead. It was the 30-year-old's third consecutive game with a goal, and he's registered at least one point in five of his last six games. Guentzel is producing at a point-per-game pace in his first season with the Bolts, and he's tied for fourth on the team in scoring with 12 goals and 25 points in as many games.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov - Three points in win Kucherov provided a goal and two assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Kucherov tied the score at 1-1 in the middle frame, and he added two helpers on the man advantage. The Russian winger added four shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 22:43 of ice time. Kucherov has generated two goals and six assists during his four-game point streak. The 31-year-old has yet to be held off the scoresheet in back-to-back contests this season, and through 23 appearances, Kucherov leads Tampa Bay in scoring with 13 goals and 37 points.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Point - Another four-point game Point produced two goals and two assists in 22:07 of ice time Sunday in a 4-2 win over Vancouver.

Impact Point has now registered back-to-back four-point games to start December. The right-shot center has six helpers over his last two games, which is one more than the five he generated through the first two months of the campaign. The 28-year-old is a model of consistency, as he's been held off the scoresheet on just four occasions through 21 appearances. Point leads Tampa Bay in goals with 18 (10 on the power play), and he's added 11 assists and a plus-5 rating.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy - Banks victory against Vancouver Vasilevskiy turned aside 23 of 25 shots Sunday in a 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Vasilevskiy has gotten off to a great start in December -- he's allowed just three goals combined in back-to-back wins. This comes after the Russian netminder conceded a total of nine goals across his previous two starts, both of which were losses. Vasilevskiy is still a workhorse at 30 years old -- his 21 starts are tied for second-most in the NHL. The two-time Stanley Cup champion is sporting a 12-8-1 record, .909 save percentage and 2.40 GAA through 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Cernak - Sees limited work in third period Cernak was limited to just one shift in the third period of Sunday's win over the Canucks, indicating that he could be dealing with an injury, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Netwo...

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper didn't provide an update on Cernak's status after Sunday's matchup but said that the team should know more Monday. It's not yet clear whether the 27-year-old will be available for Tuesday's road game against Edmonton, but Nick Perbix could draw into the lineup if Cernak is unable to suit up.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli - Status unclear following early exit Cirelli appeared to suffer an injury after taking a hard hit in the first period of Sunday's win over the Canucks, and he didn't play in the final two periods, Gabby Shirley of Fan...

Impact The extent of Cirelli's injury isn't yet clear, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on the 27-year-old's status after the game. Cirelli is slated to be evaluated further Monday, and his availability for Tuesday's road game against Edmonton remains to be seen.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning ride electric power play to 4-2 victory over Canucks VANCOUVER - Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Kucherov gets 3 points in return, Lightning top Canucks | NHL.com Forward missed 2 games with undisclosed injury; Point has 2 goals, 2 assists for Tampa Bay

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NHL.COM

Brayden Point's 4-point night leads the Lightning over the Canucks 4-2

Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Canucks' Quinn Hughes Scores While Sporting Bubble Visor vs. Lightning

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Mitchell Chaffee - Good to go Chaffee (undisclosed) will play in Sunday's game versus the Canucks, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Chaffee will return to a middle-six role after missing the last four games. He has accounted for five goals, nine points, 19 shots on net and 25 hits over 20 appearances this campaign. Nick Perbix will come out of the lineup due to Chaffee's return, as the Lightning will dress 12 forwards and six defensemen in Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov - Ready to rock Kucherov (undisclosed) will play Sunday against Vancouver, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Following a two-game absence, Kucherov will return to the top line and first power-play unit in Sunday's matchup. He has amassed 12 goals, 34 points and 82 shots on net across 22 appearances this season. With Kucherov back in the fold, Cam Atkinson will be a healthy scratch against the Canucks.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy - Starting in Vancouver Vasilevskiy will defend the road net versus the Canucks on Sunday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Vasilevskiy is coming off a 20-save effort in Thursday's 8-1 win over San Jose. He has posted a record of 11-8-1 with two shutouts, a 2.42 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 20 appearances this season. Vancouver ranks ninth in the league with 3.32 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two months in, this new-look Lightning team might be on to something John Romano | Tampa Bay has solved its 5-on-5 issues and is starting to eliminate its defensive miscues.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

Lightning at Canucks projected lineups | NHL.com LIGHTNING (13-9-2) at CANUCKS (14-7-4) 4 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, FDSNSUN Lightning projected lineup Jake Guentzel -- Brayden Point -- Nikita Kuch...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Tampa Bay visits Vancouver after Hagel's 2-goal game

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Vancouver Canucks after Brandon Hagel scored two goals in the Lightning's 8-1 win against the San Jose Sharks

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Emil Lilleberg - Puts up helper in win Lilleberg notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Lilleberg led all Lightning skaters with 20:58 of ice time -- he picked up the slack as the top regulars got rest in a blowout win. The 23-year-old has five helpers over his last 11 contests, which is a level of offense typically unseen out of the blueliner so far in his young career. He's up to seven assists, 13 shots on net, 36 hits, 28 PIM, 15 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances, which is already better than his five helpers in 37 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Cernak - Registers assist Thursday Cernak notched an assist, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Cernak has three helpers over his last 10 contests. The 27-year-old has added 26 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in that span, serving as a steady defender who can chip in the occasional point or two. The blueliner is at seven assist, 47 hits, 32 blocks, 17 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 24 outings overall.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Moser - Notches helper in win Moser posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Moser snapped a five-game point drought with a helper on Nick Paul's third-period tally. The 24-year-old Moser has not produced steady offense despite playing in a top-pairing role for most of the campaign. He's up to nine points, 25 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 19 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 24 appearances. That puts him on a similar pace to the 26-point effort he mustered in 80 contests in 2023-24 with the Coyotes.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Perbix - Puts away goal in win Perbix scored a goal in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Perbix's was role was limited Thursday with the Lightning dressing seven defensemen. The 26-year-old has three points over his last five games, but that's unlikely to be the norm moving forward. Overall, the blueliner has three goals, four assists, 26 shots on net, 18 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 20 outings in a third-pairing role.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli - Deposits goal in blowout win Cirelli scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Cirelli's goal-scoring pace has slowed but not stopped -- he has nine tallies and two assists over his last 10 games. The 27-year-old potted the Lightning's sixth goal in this big win. The center is up to 11 goals, 24 points, 51 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 24 outings. He's looked good with added responsibilities this year, and he's on track to easily achieve career highs in most scoring categories.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Paul - Tallies in return Paul scored a goal on five shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Paul returned from a six-game absence due to an undisclosed injury, and he logged 19:07 in the blowout win, which suggests he'll have no limitations moving forward. The 29-year-old has been effective for the Lightning in a middle-six role this season. He's at six goals, 14 points, 30 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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