Anthony Cirelli - NHL News & Rumors

Career season continues Cirelli (undisclosed) scored a goal Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Cirelli opened the scoring early in the first period with a backhand from in tight as he cut to the net. He had missed practice on Wednesday, but look none the worse for wear against the Blues. Cirelli breakout campaign continues. He has 28 points, including 13 goals, in 29 games, and his 51.3 face-off winning percentage is almost 2 percent improved from his career average. He's long been considered Selke Trophy material, and this could be the year he gets consideration.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Cirelli (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus the Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Cirelli took line rushes in his usual spot on the second line, while Cam Atkinson did not participate in that part of warmups. As such, it looks like Cirelli will avoid missing time after missing practice Wednesday. He has 27 points over 28 games this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Cirelli (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's practice and is questionable for Thursday's tilt against St. Louis.

Impact Cirelli has 12 goals and 27 points in 28 outings this campaign. If Cirelli isn't available Thursday, then Cam Atkinson will probably draw into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 10.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns with three-point effort Cirelli scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two assists in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Flames.

Impact While the Lightning's top line and first power-play unit did most of the damage, Cirelli was able to chip in with a big game from the second line as well. The 27-year-old returned from a one-game absence due to an upper-body injury and logged 15:32 of ice time. That's less than usual for the center, but it was likely a product of the lopsided score, though his two assists came in the third period. Cirelli is now at 12 goals, 15 helpers, 55 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 26 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Cirelli (upper body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Flames, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cirelli missed a game with an upper-body injury, but it appears this injury was a short-term issue. The 27-year-old has 24 points over 25 contests and will return to his usual second-line role.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Cirelli is battling an upper-body injury that will keep him out of Tuesday's game versus the Oilers, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cirelli is considered day-to-day beyond Tuesday. The 27-year-old's absence will allow Cam Atkinson to draw into the lineup against the Oilers.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Tuesday Cirelli (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Tuesday against the Oilers, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cirelli was unable to play in the final two periods of Sunday's 4-2 win over Vancouver after being on the receiving end of a hit in the opening stanza. The 27-year-old has been highly productive this season with 11 goals and 24 points across 25 games. Cam Atkinson will more than likely replace Cirelli in the lineup Tuesday.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear following early exit Cirelli appeared to suffer an injury after taking a hard hit in the first period of Sunday's win over the Canucks, and he didn't play in the final two periods, Gabby Shirley of Fan...

Impact The extent of Cirelli's injury isn't yet clear, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on the 27-year-old's status after the game. Cirelli is slated to be evaluated further Monday, and his availability for Tuesday's road game against Edmonton remains to be seen.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in blowout win Cirelli scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Cirelli's goal-scoring pace has slowed but not stopped -- he has nine tallies and two assists over his last 10 games. The 27-year-old potted the Lightning's sixth goal in this big win. The center is up to 11 goals, 24 points, 51 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 24 outings. He's looked good with added responsibilities this year, and he's on track to easily achieve career highs in most scoring categories.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Nashville Cirelli scored a shorthanded goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Cirelli has been on a roll of late, notching eight goals in his last eight contests, although only one of those goals has come with the man advantage. The 27-year-old playmaker remains one of the most productive forwards in the Tampa Bay roster, notching 10 goals and 23 points in 22 contests in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goal streak reaches six games Cirelli scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The Avalanche fired on all cylinders Monday, and Cirelli was able to extend his goal streak to six games. In that span, he has seven tallies and two assists. The second-line center is cruising in 2024-25, earning nine goals, 13 helpers, 38 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 20 appearances. He's never come close to a point-per-game pace for a full season, but Cirelli should be rostered in most fantasy formats as long as he's scoring.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli Goes Top Shelf To Cap Lightning's Five-Goal Period vs. Avalanche

NOVEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

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NOVEMBER 25 • THESTAR.COM

Goal streak now at five games Cirelli scored twice and had eight shots Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Both goals were off rebounds from in tight. Cirelli is on a five-game goal streak (six goals, two assists), and he has eight goals and 13 assists in 19 games this season. He has been underestimated since his junior days and proving to all that he's more than a shutdown pivot. Cirelli is almost halfway to his career-high 45 points, which he set last season in 79 games. And this season, he has also stepped up his game at the circle, and he's on his way to his first 600 face-off win season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Four-game goal streak Cirelli had a goal and an assist in a 7-6 overtime loss to Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Cirelli is on a four-game goal streak (four goals), and he has six points in this run. He's having the season of his life this year. Cirelli has 19 points overall, including 13 assists, in 18 games, which puts him in a two-way tie with Brandon Hagel for second overall on the Lightning. And his 154 face-off wins (54.2 percent) lead the team by a wide margin. Cirelli has even been discussed for Team Canada for the 4 Nations Cup coming up in February. Keep deploying him until his pace slows.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Three-game goal streak Cirelli notched a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Impact His goal forced overtime. Cirelli is riding a three-game goal streak (three goals, four points), and he has 17 points, including 12 assists, in 17 games this season. Brayden Point (lower body) returned to action Tuesday, so Cirelli slides off the top line and into the two-hole with Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul. He remains a solid fantasy play short term, but may see his contributions slide a bit with Point's return, especially if Paul, who left Tuesday's game in the last frame, is out long.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Point-per-game player so far Cirelli scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-0 win over New Jersey.

Impact He was awarded the empty-net goal when Luke Hughes threw his stick at Cirelli when he was on a breakaway. The pivot has really risen to the opportunity to play on the second line this season, and he has put up 16 points i(four goals, eight assists) in 16 games. Cirelli also has a 52.6 percent faceoff success rate, which elevates his value in a highly competitive and deep pool at center.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Cirelli scores a powerplay goal against the New Jersey Devils

NOVEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Nets 100th NHL goal Cirelli scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg.

Impact He made is 3-0 early in the second period on a redirection of a shot by Victor Hedman. It was Cirelli's 100th NHL goal. He remains on a career pace with 14 points in 15 games, but the goal was just his third of the season and first on the power play. Cirelli's 13.6 shooting percentage this season is right in line with his career average of 13.4, but he's passing a lot more than ever before. And he's well on his way toward smashing his career mark of 45 points set in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in loss Cirelli notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Cirelli filled in as the top-line center with Brayden Point (lower body) unavailable Tuesday. It was in that role where Cirelli fed defenseman Nick Perbix for the game's opening goal at 2:39 of the second period. Cirelli is off to a great start with 13 points, 19 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 contests. He's usually on the second line, but he's got strong enough two-way chops to move up when necessary.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Wednesday Cirelli recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Cirelli notched just his second goal of the season, but the center has been one of the team's best playmaking threats. Through 10 games, the 27-year-old has two goals and 10 helpers.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Anthony Cirelli And Brandon Hagel Team Up For Tough Short-Handed Goal

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Four apples keep Devils away Cirelli had four assists in an 8-5 win over the Devils on Tuesday.

Impact One came on the man advantage in the first period when Cirelli joined the top dogs on PP1. His other came in the second period when he set up Brandon Hagel's natural hat trick. Cirelli sure made the most out of his 13:07 ice time Tuesday. His eight points (one goal, seven assists) overall in six games this season put him in a three-way tie with Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel for second in team scoring. Yes, Cirelli is ahead of Jake Guetzel (seven points) and Brayden Point (six points)... for now.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point night in loss Cirelli put up two assists Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Cirelli, who put up career marks in goals (20) and points (45) last year, already has four points (one goal, three assists) in four games. The steady, 27-year-old pivot is poised for a career year.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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