Lightning bring losing streak into game against the Stars
The Tampa Bay Lightning aim to break a four-game slide when they play the Dallas StarsDECEMBER 3, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Radek Faksa - Finds helper SaturdayFaksa notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactFaksa had been helped scoreless with a minus-2 rating over the last seven contests. The 29-year-old snapped the drought by setting up linemate Sam Steel's goal in the third period. As a fourth-line center, Faksa's not expected to put up much offense, but three points over 18 outings is a bit light even for his defensive role. He's added 15 blocked shots, 15 shots on net and a minus-1 rating this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Suter - Ends dry spellSuter logged an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactSuter ended his six-game point drought with a secondary helper on Thomas Harley's third-period tally. The 38-year-old had just two assists over 14 games in November despite seeing top-pairing minutes throughout the month. He's at six helpers, 33 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 22 contests overall. With minimal power-play time, Suter's a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Johnston - Manages assist SaturdayJohnston logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactJohnston's offense continues to come in bursts -- he's produced five multi-point efforts this year, but he's yet to get on the scoresheet more than two games in a row. He's also had just one drought of three contests. The 20-year-old center has picked up nine goals, eight assists, 53 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 22 appearances. A little more consistency would be helpful, but he remains on the Stars' third line with Jamie Benn, so high-quality scoring chances could be tough to find.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jani Hakanpaa - Gets on scoresheet with two helpersHakanpaa notched a pair of assists, two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactHakanpaa went 21 games without a point to open the season. He helped out on a Jamie Benn tally in the first period and then picked up another assist on Mason Marchment's goal in the second. Hakanpaa had a career-high 16 points last season, but Saturday's effort is unlikely to spark a significant run of offense for the heavy-hitting blueliner. He's managed just 13 shots on net to go with 27 PIM, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 22 outings this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Esa Lindell - Two assists in Saturday's winLindell provided a pair of assists and went plus-3 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactLindell snapped a five-game skid by helping out on tallies from Mason Marchment and Sam Steel. The 29-year-old Lindell has maintained a top-four role as a primarily defensive presence for a strong Stars team this season. He's up to eight points, 28 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-8 rating through 22 appearances. Lindell is unlikely to have a chance at power-play time with Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley and Nils Lundkvist seeing most of the man-advantage opportunities.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Roope Hintz - Produces two power-play assistsHintz notched a pair of power-play assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.
ImpactOver his last nine games, Hintz has three goals and six helpers, with four of those points coming on the power play. He's stuck in a four-game goal drought, but he's doing enough playmaking to offset the lack of scoring. Hintz remains firmly in an all-situations role, which has seen him produce 20 points (six on the power play, two shorthanded), 52 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 21 appearances.
DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE
