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NHL roundup: Lightning score five in first period, rout Sharks Brandon Hagel scored twice in 23 seconds during Tampa Bay’s five-goal outburst in the first period as the Lightning trounced the visiting Sa...
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
NHL roundup: Lightning score five in first period, rout Sharks Brandon Hagel scored twice in 23 seconds during Tampa Bay’s five-goal outburst in the first period as the Lightning trounced the visiting Sa...
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Rarely tested in big win Vasilevskiy made 20 saves in an 8-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday.
Impact Vasy was rarely tested by an overmatched Sharks squad. He and the Bolts were well rested -- they last played Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Leafs. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 11-8-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .909 save percentage. The Vasy of old is back.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Hedman - Four-game, six-assist streak Hedman put up two assists in an 8-1 victory over San Jose on Thursday.
Impact Hedman is on a four-game, six-assist streak. He also has 10 shots in that span. A couple of seasons ago, everyone seemed to think Father Time had gotten to his game. But Hedman has put up 100 points and 128 shots in 102 games since the start of last season. The man is a workhorse who puts up elite numbers for the Bolts and fantasy managers alike.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Guentzel - Named to US roster for 4 Nations Guentzel scored a goal and added an assist Thursday in an 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact He also had five shots, one block and a plus-4 rating. Guentzel has a goal in each of his last two games, plus an assist, and he's put up 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) and 66 shots in 24 games this season. His work this season has earned him a role on Team USA for the 4-Nations Cup, which will be held early in the year. Guentzel is a point-per-game fantasy sniper on a strong team. Enough said?
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan McDonagh - First multi-pointer of season McDonagh picked up two assists in an 8-1 victory over the Sharks on Thursday.
Impact He finished the game with a plus-3 rating and three blocks, and it was his first multi-point game of the season. McDonagh had gone without a point in six straight before Thursday, but he's not on this team to score. He's expected to stabilize the back end and shut down the top lines of opponents. McDonagh has no goals, eight assists and 47 blocks in 24 games this season. Barring injury, he'll hit the 1,000 games played plateau in the new year, but his fantasy impact is limited.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Atkinson - First two-point game of season Atkinson had a goal and an assist in an 8-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday.
Impact It was his first two-point game of the season. Atkinson has just five points, including three goals, in 16 games this season. His average ice time has dropped to 10:01 this season, down from last season's 15:57 and 18:15 the year before. At 35, Atkinson is on the downside of a long career. But he seems to be warming up lately, delivering three goals and one assist in his last five games.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
3 takeaways from Lightning's home rout of Sharks Tampa Bay scores four goals in the first nine minutes and wins big before leaving for a four-game trip out west.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM
Five-goal first period powers Lightning to rout of Sharks Brandon Hagel scored twice in 23 seconds during Tampa Bay’s five-goal first-period outburst as the Lightning trounced the visiting San Jose...
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Conor Geekie - More ice time delivers more points Geekie had a goal and an assist in an 8-1 win over San Jose on Thursday.
Impact He earned the game's third star for his effort. Geekie had gone five games without a point prior to this burst. The young forward has four goals, four assists and 29 shots in 24 contests this season. Geekie is averaging 12:51 this season, but he played a season-high 16:14 on Thursday. His ice time is trending up over the last four games, and that speaks to his coach's growing confidence in his game. Geekie sits behind Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli, so he's not going up the lineup any time soon. But more ice time almost always presents more opportunities, even on a scoring third line.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hagel - Three-game, five-point streak Hagel scored twice in an 8-1 win over San Jose on Thursday.
Impact The goals came within a 23-second span. That's the third fastest by the same player in franchise history. Hagel is on three-game, five-point streak that includes three goals and 11 shots. He has a whopping 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) in 24 games, and the confidence of his coach, Jon Cooper, who also selected Hagel for Team Canada for the 4-Nations Face-Off. The roster was announced Wednesday. Hagel is hot.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brayden Point - Second four-assist game in NHL Point had four assists in an 8-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday.
Impact What an outburst. It was his second four-assist game in the NHL. Point had gone 0-for-November from a playmaking perspective, but he had 10 goals, including six power-play goals, in 9 games last month. Overall, Point has 16 goals, nine assists and 46 shots in 20 games this season, and those snipes tie him with a trio of players for third in the NHL.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel scores 2, Point has 4 assists in Lightning's 8-1 win over Sharks

Brayden Point had four assists and Brandon Hagel scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to an 8-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press
NHL Highlights | Sharks vs. Lightning - December 5, 2024
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE
SJS@TBL: Wennberg scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy | San Jose Sharks Alexander Wennberg (SJS) scores goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy (TBL) to make it 7 - 1
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NHL.COM
🥯 2 for Hagel in 23 SECONDS 🥯
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Lightning's Brandon Hagel Strikes Twice With Two Goals In 23 Seconds vs. Sharks
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Guarding goal Thursday Vasilevskiy will start at home versus the Sharks on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Vasilevskiy has allowed 15 goals over his last four games, going 1-3-0 in that span. While the Sharks are near the bottom of the Pacific Division, they have won four of their last six games while piling up 26 goals in that span.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Guentzel - Playing Thursday Guentzel (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Thursday versus San Jose, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact There was some concern Tuesday as Guentzel left practice early, but there is nothing to worry about as the talented winger will start on the top line, alongside Brayden Point. Guentzel has 10 goals and 22 points across 23 appearances this season, including three goals and two assists on the power play.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Kucherov - Out of action Thursday Kucherov (undisclosed) won't play versus San Jose on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Kucherov missed Saturday's game against Toronto and the Lightning are not taking any chances with their superstar winger as they don't play again until Sunday in Vancouver. Kucherov has 12 goals and 34 points in 22 games after winning the Art Ross Trophy in 2023-24 with 144 points. Gage Goncalves took Kucherov's spot on the top line Saturday, alongside Jake Guentzel and Bradyen Point and that scenario is likely to happen Thursday.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell Chaffee - Won't play Thursday Chaffee (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against San Jose, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Chaffee continues to deal with an undisclosed injury and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction, as head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that he hopes Chaffee will be available during the Lightning's upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Sunday in Vancouver.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nicholas Paul - Set to return Thursday Paul (undisclosed) will be available for Thursday's home game against the Sharks, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Paul missed the Lightning's last six games due to an undisclosed injury, but head coach Jon Cooper confirmed that the 29-year-old will be back in action against San Jose. Paul got off to a hot start this season, tallying five goals, 13 points and 19 hits while averaging 16:24 of ice time per game over his first 17 appearances.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Canada loaded with Lightning, U.S. with family ties for 4 Nations Face-Off Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point will join head coach Jon Cooper on Team Canada, while two pair...
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Canada roster for 4 Nations Face-Off includes 3 Lightning forwards | NHL.com Point joined by teammates Cirelli, Hagel; Hill among 4 Golden Knights selected
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NHL.COM
Sweden's 4 Nations Face-Off roster revealed | Tampa Bay Lightning Sweden's 4 Nations Face-Off roster revealed
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NHL.COM
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