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San Jose brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Tampa Bay

The San Jose Sharks will try to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press
Lightning getting healthy as they return to the ice ... or are they? Nick Paul was back at practice Tuesday, but Nikita Kucherov didn’t skate and Jake Guentzel left abruptly during the session.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM
Nikita Kucherov - Could practice Wednesday Kucherov (undisclosed) is still day-to-day but could practice Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Impact If Kucherov can get on the ice with his teammates Wednesday, it should clear the way for him to return to the lineup versus San Jose on Thursday. Still, it's a wait-and-see approach for fantasy players at this point until the Bolts provide more clarification. Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) is also dealing with an undisclosed injury, which could significantly impact the team's first-line option versus San Jose on Thursday if Kucherov is also on the shelf.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Guentzel - Exits practice early Guentzel was unable to finish practice Tuesday and is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Guentzel's early exit from practice may not be a significant issue considering the team doesn't play again until Thursday's matchup with San Jose, but fantasy players will want to monitor the situation nonetheless. With Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) also dealing with an injury, the Bolts could be in danger of missing two of their first-line forwards against the Sharks.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bills-49ers Snow Game Could Be Impacted by Lightning Lightning is in the area.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Conor Sheary - Returned to minors Sheary was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Sheary played in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Toronto, earning three shots on goal and one hit in 12:18 of ice time. It's unclear if Sheary's return to the minors bodes well for the availability of injured forwards Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed), Nick Paul (undisclosed) or Mitchell Chaffee (undisclosed) because Tampa Bay is off until Thursday versus Winnipeg.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Eyssimont - Finds twine again Eyssimont scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Eyssimont is quickly turning things around, scoring all three of his goals this season over the last four games. He's up to four points, 45 shots on net, 25 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 22 appearances. Eyssimont figures to fill a slightly larger role while the Lightning are missing some of their regular wingers -- all of Nikita Kucherov, Nick Paul and Mitchell Chaffee were sidelined with undisclosed injuries Saturday. Outside of deep banger leagues, Eyssimont doesn't have much long-term appeal.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Atkinson - Tallies on power play in loss Atkinson scored a power-play goal on five shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact The Lightning are down three wingers, as Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) joined Mitchell Chaffee (undisclosed) and Nick Paul (undisclosed) in the trainer's room Saturday. That's left head coach Jon Cooper no choice but to play Atkinson -- he was in the lineup for the fourth time in nine games Saturday. He's scored twice in that span, and he now has three points, 20 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 15 appearances this season. Atkinson's not receiving enough playing time to be considered in fantasy at this time.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Guentzel - Joins 10-goal club Guentzel scored a goal on six shots, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Guentzel contributed a goal in the third period as the Lightning made a comeback attempt. He has scored three times and added an assist over his last four contests. The 30-year-old could be leaned on even more for offense if Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) is out beyond missing Saturday's game. Guentzel is up to 10 goals, 22 points, 61 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 23 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Hagel - Twelve points in last six games Hagel put up two assists Saturday in a 5-3 loss to Toronto.
Impact Hagel had two assists and has 12 points (two goals, 10 assist) in his past six games; he was held off the scoresheet once in that span. Hagel sits second on the Tampa Bay scoring list with 29 points in 23 games, behind only Nikita Kucherov. His name has even been whispered as a possible 13th forward for Team Canada at the upcoming 4 Nations Cup. Yes, he's been that good.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Tough night against talented Leafs Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in a 5-3 loss to Toronto on Saturday. He allowed four goals.
Impact Vasy had the deck stacked against him with Auston Matthews (upper body) and Matthew Knies (upper body) both returning from injury. Adding those talented big bodies to a lineup that had won four of its past five games was a recipe for a tough, uphill battle for even the greatest goalies. It was Vasilevskiy's second straight loss, but he's still 10-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA and .907 save percentage.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Hedman - Sets franchise career assist record Hedman had two assists in a 5-3 loss to Toronto on Saturday.
Impact With the helpers, Hedman set a new Tampa Bay career assist record with 590, passing Martin St. Louis (588). He's also the fourth active defender to hit the 750 point make. The others? Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns and Kris Letang. That's heady territory. Hedman has four goals, 18 assists, 59 shots and 43 blocks in 23 games. He's headed to the Hall of Fame, and we get to watch as he helps carry our fantasy squads on his way there.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kucherov out for Lightning with undisclosed injury | NHL.com Forward day to day, is tied for 5th in NHL with 34 points
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM
Matthews, Knies return, help Maple Leafs hold off Lightning | NHL.com Captain has 2 assists, forward scores for Toronto; Hedman sets Tampa Bay career assist record
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM
Lightning lose at home to Toronto Tampa Bay, which was without leading scorer Nikita Kucherov in the 5-3 loss, got goals from Mikey Eyssimont, Jake Guentzel and Cam Atkinson.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Leafs hold off Lightning's late charge Chris Tanev had a goal and an assist as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a four-goal lead and held on to beat the Tampa Bay Li...
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Maple Leafs vs. Lightning LIVE Post Game Reaction | Leafs Talk
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3

Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press
NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Lightning - November 30, 2024
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE
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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Mitchell Chaffee - Remains out Saturday Chaffee (undisclosed) is slated to miss Saturday's tilt against Toronto, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Impact Chaffee was also absent for the Lightning's previous two games. He has five goals and nine points in 20 appearances in 2024-25. Chaffee will probably serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Starting Saturday Vasilevskiy will protect the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Vasilevskiy received a full day off Friday, so it's no surprise he'll take the second half of a back-to-back. The Maple Leafs have averaged 2.95 goals per game, but they'll get Auston Matthews back from injury Saturday. Vasilevskiy has lost two of his last four starts, allowing 13 goals in that span.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Kucherov - Unavailable Saturday Kucherov won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Impact Kucherov did not take the ice for warmups, indicating that he won't be available to play. Conor Sheary was called up earlier in the day and will likely enter the lineup, though replacing Kucherov will be more of a team effort. The 31-year-old has 34 points through 22 outings this season.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Darren Raddysh - Nabs helper in overtime win Raddysh supplied an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Impact Raddysh has gotten to play regularly in recent games, serving as a seventh defenseman during injury absences for multiple forwards. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to six points, 18 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 14 appearances. Raddysh figures to compete with Nick Perbix and Emil Lilleberg for playing time once the Lightning's roster is closer to fully healthy.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Glendening - Sends shorthanded assist Glendening produced a shorthanded assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Impact Glendening has earned two points this season, both coming over the last three games while on the penalty kill. The 35-year-old's defensive skills are not in question, and his usage comes in tough minutes. That explains his lack offense this season, though he has chipped in 35 hits, 20 blocked shots, 14 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 22 contests.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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