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Round 1, Game 5 | Tanner Pearson Postgame | Vegas Golden Knights Tanner Pearson speaks with the media following a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5 of the first-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights a...

APRIL 30 • NHL.COM

Sets up game-winner Pearson notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild in Game 5.

Impact Pearson sat out the first three games of the series, but he's played the last two while Victor Olofsson sits. The helper was Pearson's third in his last eight games. The 32-year-old winger had 27 points, 109 shots on net, 96 hits and a plus-4 rating over 78 regular-season appearances and is better suited to a bottom-six role than Olofsson now that the Golden Knights are essentially at full health.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Registers helper Pearson produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Pearson has two helpers over his last four contests. The 32-year-old winger is stuck in a fourth-line role but remains in the lineup regularly. He's up to 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) while adding 105 shots on net, 93 hits and a plus-4 rating across 76 appearances this season. Pearson's versatility should help him stay in the lineup for the postseason.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Pearson produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Pearson has two helpers over his last four contests. The 32-year-old winger is stuck in a fourth-line role, but he remains in the lineup regularly. He's up to 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) while adding 105 shots on net, 93 hits and a plus-4 rating across 76 appearances. His ability to play a variety of roles should help Pearson stay in the lineup for the postseason.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out assist Pearson produced an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Pearson ended a five-game slump with his helper. The 32-year-old winger continues to see fourth-line minutes, but he's been in the lineup on a regular basis throughout the year. He's up to 26 points, 100 shots on net, 92 hits and a plus-4 rating across 73 appearances, and he may see a larger role if Vegas rests any key players prior to the playoffs.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Pearson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Pearson could get back to being a regular for the Golden Knights while Tomas Hertl (shoulder) is out. Pearson was scratched Sunday versus the Lightning after a stretch in which he had just one assist over seven games. The 32-year-old winger has generally been an effective bottom-six forward this season, and he's played higher in the lineup when injuries arise. He's now at 12 goals, 25 points, 94 shots on net, 84 hits and a plus-7 rating through 67 appearances.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Eichel's hat trick helps Golden Knights stay hot Jack Eichel netted a hat trick to help lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Mi...

MARCH 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eichel's hat trick leads Golden Knights over Wild 5-1

Jack Eichel scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Snags assist in shootout loss Pearson notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.

Impact Pearson had gone three games without a point. He's back on the fourth line after a brief foray onto the top line while Victor Olofsson was out due to a lower-body injury. Pearson has found modest success regardless of role this season, earning 24 points, 89 shots on net, 83 hits, 36 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 63 appearances. That's good work for a player that came to the Golden Knights' training camp on a tryout deal before inking a one-year contract at the league minimum.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two more points in win Pearson scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Pearson's opening tally stood as the game-winner, and he also set up a Mark Stone goal in the third period. This was Pearson's second straight game on the top line, and he could stay there while Victor Olofsson (lower body) heals up from his injury. For the season, Pearson has 11 goals, 23 points, 83 shots on net, 80 hits and a plus-7 rating through 59 appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Samsonov stops 22 shots and Golden Knights top Penguins 4-0 for fourth straight win

Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout and second this season, Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Tanner Pearson Postgame 3/5 | Vegas Golden Knights Tanner Pearson speaks with the media following a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Golden Knights build early lead, thrash Maple Leafs Tomas Hertl, Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Tanner Pearson each had a goal and an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights jumped out to a five-goa...

MARCH 6 • SACBEE.COM

Collects pair of points Pearson scored a goal on six shots, added an assist, levied three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Pearson had gone seven games without a point and also missed three contests due to an undisclosed injury in that span. He was listed on the top line Wednesday but saw just 12:42 of ice time. The 32-year-old winger has proven capable of moving around the lineup this season, and he's up to 10 goals, 21 points, 80 shots on net, 79 hits and a plus-5 rating across 58 appearances.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights top Maple Leafs 5-2 for 3rd straight win

Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Tomas Hertl each had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights won their third straight, 5-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Tanner Pearson 2/26 | Vegas Golden Knights Tanner Pearson speaks with the media following practice at City National Arena.

FEBRUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Removed from IR Pearson (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Vegas returned Jonas Rondbjerg to AHL Henderson in a corresponding move. Pearson will occupy a bottom-six role in Saturday's lineup versus Vancouver after missing the last three games. He has nine goals, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 74 hits across 53 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Pearson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site Thursday.

Impact Pearson was out of action versus the Islanders on Tuesday and will now be sidelined through the 4 Nations Face-Off following his designation for injured reserve. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old winger was struggling to generate offense, managing just one point in his last 14 outings -- though he did chip in 25 hits over that stretch. Still, given Pearson's limited offensive upside, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Pearson (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Pearson was absent from Monday's practice as well, so it appears he is dealing with an injury or illness. He logged 11:14 of ice time versus the Rangers on Sunday. He has been limited to one goal over his last 14 contests. Alexander Holtz was called up from AHL Henderson and will check in to cover Pearson's absence.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Sunday Pearson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact The tally ended a 10-game slump for Pearson, who also went minus-9 in that stretch. The winger received a boost when he got a look on the top line while the Golden Knights were dealing with injuries, but he's been unable to keep the momentum up since returning to the bottom six. Pearson has still put together a good season for a depth forward with nine goals, 10 assists, 62 shots on net, 69 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 50 appearances. His tally Sunday was his first game-winner of the campaign.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Pearson Postgame 1/26 | Vegas Golden Knights Tanner Pearson speaks with the media following a 4-1 win against the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena.

JANUARY 27 • NHL.COM