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ANTHONY CIRELLI #71 - CENTER - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
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NHL roundup: Anthony Cirelli sends Lightning past Ducks in OT Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli scored 59 seconds into overtime and the Lightning beat the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday to stretch their poi...
Scores in overtime Cirelli scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
Impact With the game locked up at 2-2 in the extra frame, Cirelli picked off an errant Ducks pass, skated the other way and finished the game on a give-and-go snap shot for the win. It was his fourth goal and fifth point for the nine games in the month of March. Cirelli is on pace to break the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career. The Lightning host the Bruins on Wednesday.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Cirelli scores on overtime breakaway to lift Lightning past Ducks, 3-2 Anthony Cirelli scored 59 seconds into overtime on a two-man breakaway to give Tampa Bay a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday...
MARCH 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Anthony Cirelli scores in OT as Lightning edge Ducks Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli scored 59 seconds into overtime and the Lightning beat the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday to stretch their poi...
MARCH 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nets shortie in win Cirelli scored a shorthanded goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact The game looked dangerously close to getting out of hand after the Lightning took their first penalty, but Cirelli swung momentum in their direction with his shortie. This was his first shorthanded goal of the campaign and the 12th such tally of his career. For the season, he's produced 15 goals, 36 points, 109 shots on net, 65 blocked shots, 57 hits and a minus-2 rating through 67 appearances, with five of his points coming over the last seven contests.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gets goal, but waiting on big step Cirelli scored a goal Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Canadiens.
Impact It was a beautiful goal. Cirelli was in the right place at the right time to take a backdoor pass from Brandon Hagel and wire it past Cayden Primeau from the bottom of the right circle. Cirelli has two points (one goal, one assist) on five shots in his last seven games. His game hasn't taken the big leap forward that many pundits predicted. There may be better value -- or a hotter play -- on the wire.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Eleven points in last nine games Cirelli had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over Columbus on Saturday.
Impact Cirelli scored under a minute into the second period to make the score 2-0 by finishing with a backhand on a breakaway. The cerebral pivot has 11 points, including eight assists, in his last nine games, which boosts his season output to 28 in 52 games. That puts Cirelli on pace for his third 40-plus point season of his career. Take advantage of this hot streak.
FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out on power play Cirelli logged a power-play assist and four hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders.
Impact Cirelli has turned up the offense lately, earning two goals and seven assists over his last eight outings. The 26-year-old continues to play on the second line and second power-play unit. For the season, he has 26 points (five on the power play), 91 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 33 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 51 outings as a solid two-way center. He's worth a look in fantasy when he's clicking on offense.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning visit the Sabres following Cirelli's 2-goal performance
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Buffalo Sabres after Anthony Cirelli scored two goals in the Lightning's 7-3 win against the Minnesota WildJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big offensive outburst in win Cirelli had two goals and an assist in a 7-3 win over the Wild on Thursday.
Impact Cirelli put the Bolts up 2-1 just 16 seconds into the second frame when he scored on the power play. It was his first snipe in 15 games dating back to Dec. 14. He scored again at 17:52 in the last frame. Cirelli's outburst snapped his six-game point slump, too. Overall, the defensive-minded pivot has 10 goals and 10 assists in 44 games. Those are numbers that have disappointed a lot of fantasy managers who see his talent at the draft and take the leap. Now with this monkey off his back, Cirelli will hopefully continue to replicate a little bit of scoring over the second half. No guarantees, of course, but it does speak to organizational commitment.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Better on ice than in fantasy arena Cirelli is in a five-game scoring drought.
Impact He's put up eight goals and eight assists in 35 games, which is as steady as he's ever been, at least in terms of offense. Fantasy managers had hoped that Cirelli stepping into a second-line center role this season would elevate his offense, but that hasn't materialized. And his minus-7 rating this season is his first-ever negative season. There's limited fantasy value in Cirelli's profile right now, but he serves a useful role on the ice.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goal, assist in overtime win Cirelli scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, blocked four shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.
Impact Cirelli has four goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. He's also gone plus-4 with 10 blocks in that span, providing both an uptick in offense and his usual steady defensive work. The 26-year-old center is up to 15 points, 51 shots on net, 29 blocks, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 28 contests overall while regularly featuring on the second line.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Flashes two-way game in win Cirelli delivered a power-play goal and a season-high four blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.
Impact Cirelli stayed hot following his two-goal performance from Monday's 4-0 win over the Stars. Still, despite managing a No. 2 power-play role, Cirelli has just two points in that key special teams spot. Fantasy managers are likely underwhelmed by his current output of 12 points (six goals, six assists) through 26 games, but the pivot may be turning the corner offensively without losing a step in the defensive zone.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay takes on Pittsburgh after Cirelli's 2-goal showing
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Anthony Cirelli's two-goal game against the Dallas Stars in the Lightning's 4-0 winDECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets two goals Monday Cirelli had two goals in a 4-0 win over Dallas on Monday.
Impact Cirelli enjoyed his first multi-goal game and his second multi-point outing of the 2023-24 campaign. He's up to five markers and 11 points in 25 appearances this year. Cirelli's offense has trickled in throughout the season with his longest scoring streak being a three-game stretch from Oct. 14-17. Since then, he's failed to factor on the scoresheet in even back-to-back contests.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies lone goal in loss Cirelli scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Cirelli got the Lightning on the board late in the second period, but they didn't cash in on that momentum in the final frame. He's picked up two points over four games since returning from a hand injury that cost him one contest. On the year, Cirelli has three tallies, nine points, 32 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 21 outings. He plays in a second-line role, but his offense is limited enough to only make him an option in deeper fantasy formats.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning's Victor Hedman Sets Up Anthony Cirelli Breakaway Goal With Perfect Stretch Pass
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Expected back against Bruins Cirelli (hand) is slated to suit up versus Boston on Monday, per NHL.com.
Impact Cirelli missed just one game due to his hand injury and looks set to retake a second-line role against the Bruins. The 26-year-old center has scored just once in his last 14 games while putting 21 shots on net. The Ontario native did manage four helpers over the stretch but will need to be significantly more productive is he is going to be the 40-point producer he was back in 2021-22.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Cirelli practices after missing Saturday's Lightning win The forward hopes to help Tampa Bay build on the momentum of their two-game winning streak Monday against the league-leading Bruins.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Out of action Saturday Cirelli (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday.
Impact Cirelli was injured Thursday versus the Blackhawks after he blocked a shot in the second stanza. Cirelli will be replaced in the lineup by Cole Koepke, who was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday. Cirelli had two goals and seven points in 17 games before his injury.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after shot block Cirelli (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks after blocking a shot in the second period, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Cirelli was limited to one shot on goal in 5:52 of ice time prior to his injury. If he misses additional time beyond Thursday, Alex Barre-Boulet would likely rejoin the lineup, while Tyler Motte could see additional playing time.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Second goal of season Cirelli scored a power-play goal and added an assist Thursday in a 5-3 loss to Chicago.
Impact He put the Bolts up 1-0 just 3:20 into the first when he scored on a one-timer from the high slot. It was Cirelli's second goal of the season and first since Oct. 15. Big things were projected for the pivot this season, but his defense-first focus has kept his offense low. The 26-year-old has just seven points and 20 shots in 14 games. With 366 games under his belt, Cirelli may be who he has been so far, unless a late 20s breakout comes in a few seasons.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches first goal of season Cirelli scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 road setback against the Senators.
Impact Cirelli leveled the scoring at 1-1 early in a seesaw second period, with helpers to Darren Raddysh and Tanner Jeannot, but the lead wouldn't last long. The veteran pivot added a plus-2 rating, four shots on goal and two blocked shots while winning 11 of his 20 faceoff attempts in 21:20 of ice time. He'll look to keep it going in the conclusion of the three-game road trip Tuesday in Buffalo.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
More offence needed this season Cirelli will be under pressure to add more offence to a Lightning squad that lost key depth contributors in the offseason.
Impact There's a big offensive drop off at forward after Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel, so Cirelli will need to pick up some of the scoring that the departed Alex Killorn put up. Cirelli is best known for his penalty killing and since his debut (late 2018), he has scored 11 shorthanded goals. The next closest contributor since that time has just three. Cirelli's best season (44 points) came in 2019-20, and he scored at a 41-point pace (29 in 58 games) after returning from injury last season. His offensive skills don't leap off the page, but he works hard. The pressure is on for Cirelli to deliver 50-55 points. It remains to be seen if he can do it.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Six points in six playoff games Cirelli picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6.
Impact Cirelli heads into the offseason after putting up six points (three goals, three assists) in six games against the Maple Leafs. He, Alex Killorn and Brandon Hagel had a strong postseason as a line, but the helper came when Bolts coach Jon Cooper juggled lines and put Steven Stamkos with Cirelli and Killorn. Next season, Cirelli is likely to have at least one new linemate, as Killorn is a UFA heading into the summer.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
