Zemgus Girgensons - NHL News & Rumors

Set to return Monday Girgensons (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Wings, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Girgensons missed Saturday's win over Boston for an undisclosed reason, but he'll be back on the ice following a one-game absence. Across five appearances this month, he's recorded a goal, 14 hits, three blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 13:51 of ice time.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Girgensons (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Boston, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Girgensons has nine goals, nine assists and 192 hits across 72 NHL games this season. He has gone without a point in his last four games. Girgensons could return to the lineup as early as Monday against Detroi.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 100th career goal Girgensons scored a goal and added four hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Girgensons ended a 12-game goal drought with the tally. He's picked up the pace with three points over his last four outings. Girgensons' goal Thursday was the 100th of his career, a solid total for a player who's mainly been a bottom-six option throughout his NHL time. He's at 18 points, 88 shots on net, 182 hits, 41 blocked shots and 29 PIM over 68 appearances this season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cirelli gets 2nd career hat trick and Lightning move into 1st in Atlantic after beating Penguins 6-3

Anthony Cirelli registered his second career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division aft...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Canadiens extend winning streak to 6 games with a 4-1 win over the Lightning

Jakub Dobes stopped 36 shots and the Montreal Canadiens won their sixth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay plays Nashville in a non-conference matchup

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators face off in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Good to go Girgensons (undisclosed) will play versus the Kraken on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Girgensons was hurt in Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes but won't miss additional time. The 32-year-old is slated to fill a bottom-six role as usual. He has one goal over 10 games since the Olympic break.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game Girgensons (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes in the second period, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on the forward's status after the contest,...

Impact Girgensons' status for the Lightning's upcoming road trip, which begins Tuesday in Seattle, is up in the air until an update is provided. The Lightning could dress seven defensemen or put Scott Sabourin in the lineup if Girgensons misses time.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in Sunday's loss Girgensons scored a goal, added two PIM and levied four hits in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Girgensons snapped a six-game point drought with the tally. The 32-year-old has rebounded to his usual level of production this season with 15 points in 55 outings after being limited to six points in 82 regular-season contests last year. Girgensons also has 72 shots on net, 153 hits, 30 blocked shots and 22 PIM while primarily playing in a middle-six role for the Lightning in 2025-26.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doan opens and closes scoring in the Sabres' wild and feisty 8-7 victory over the Lightning

Josh Doan opened and closed the scoring with power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7 on Sunday night in a wild and feisty showdown for the Atl...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Record-setting Olympian for Latvia Girgensons picked up an assist Sunday in Latvia's 4-2 loss to Denmark at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

Impact It was his fourth helper in eight career Olympic games, which tied Girgensons with Sandis Ozolinsh for the most among Latvians at an Olympics featuring NHL players. Latvia plays Sweden on Tuesday in the qualification playoffs, so Girgensons will have a shot at standing alone on that scoring mountain.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Olympic win Girgensons picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Latvia's 4-3 win over Germany in Olympic round-robin action Saturday.

Impact The veteran center had a hand in tallies by Dans Locmelis in the first period and Eduards Tralmaks in the third as Latvia won its first game of the tournament. Girgensons has three points, all assists, through his first two Olympic games after producing seven goals and 14 points in 48 games for the Lightning this season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk power the U.S. past Denmark 6-3 at the Olympics

Jack Eichel scored off his own faceoff win a minute after setting up Brady Tkachuk’s first of two goals the same way, and the U.S. rode its top line to a 6-3 defeat of Denmark in m...

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Girgensons scored a goal on four shots, added four hits, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Girgensons ended a 12-game goal drought, a span in which he had five assists. His tally Thursday stood as the game-winner for the Lightning, his first such goal this season. Overall, the Latvian forward is up to 14 points, 62 shots, 128 hits, 28 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 48 contests. He has primarily played in a bottom-six role this season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy stops 33 shots, Lightning beat Panthers 6-1 in final game before break

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots to improve to 16-0-1 in his past 17 games, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Thursday night in the final game for...

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Two apples keep doctor away Girgensons picked up two assists in a 4-1 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Impact The points were his first in seven games. Girgensons had one hit Thursday; he has 116 in 45 games this season. Unfortunately, that single category strength isn't enough to make him fantasy worthy.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first goal in 19 games Girgensons scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-2 win over Colorado.

Impact It was his first goal in 19 games. Girgensons has just six goals, two assists and 98 hits in 35 games. He leads the Bolts in hits and has put up hits in all but one of those games. Girgensons plays an important on-ice role in the Bolts' bottom six, but his fantasy value is limited.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Hagel scores winner as Lightning beat Avalanche 4-2

Brandon Hagel snapped a third-period tie with his 20th goal of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to their eighth consecutive win with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avala...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Nabs helper in win Girgensons logged an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Girgensons snapped a 12-game point drought when he helped out on Pontus Holmberg's goal 21 seconds into the game. With the helper, Girgensons is at seven points in 29 outings this season, surpassing the six-point regular season he had in 2024-25. This year, he's added 41 shots on net, 84 hits, 20 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating as a regular in the Lightning's bottom six.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Media vs LAK | Cooper, McDonagh, Girgensons

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Scores for 200th career point Girgensons scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Girgensons' tally stretched the Lightning's lead to 3-0 at 5:52 of the first period, and it chased Dustin Wolf from the Calgary crease. The 31-year-old Girgensons earned the 200th point of his career with the tally, and he's had to work hard to reach that milestone in his 786th appearance. The Latvian forward has been a fine depth player this year with five goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, 46 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 16 outings. After shooting 2.4 percent last year, he's at 31.2 percent in 2025-26 in a total reversal of puck luck.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 32 shots, Lightning beat Flames 5-1 for 5th straight victory.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Wednesday night for the...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores fourth goal Girgensons scored a goal on his lone shot, dished out four hits, racked up two penalty minutes and held a plus-1 rating during his 19:36 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over the...

Impact Girgensons has goals in back-to-back games while currently serving in a top-line role with Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) out with an injury. The 31-year-old has four goals and one assist in 10 games this season while averaging 15:05 of ice time per night, his most since the 2014-15 season. He'll likely be pushed down the lineup as the team gets healthier, but Girgensons isn't a bad idea in a pinch for fantasy managers dealing with injury issues.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1

Jack Finley scores his first NHL goal, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Wednesday Girgensons scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Due to the Lightning's recent stretch of injuries, Girgensons was in a second-line role for this contest. The 31-year-old logged 15:41 of ice time, and he's been above the 15-minute mark in four of his last five games. He's produced three goals, one helper, nine shots on net, 24 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through nine appearances this season. He's well on his way to bouncing back from last year's six-point effort over 82 regular-season outings, but he hasn't exceeded 20 points since 2014-15, so there's minimal upside here.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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