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Gets goal Thursday Lizotte scored a goal on two shots, added two hits, logged two PIM and went minus-2 in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Lizotte ended a 17-game goal drought with his third-period tally. In that span, he had five assists, seven shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-8 rating. The 27-year-old is typically more of a defensive forward, but the Penguins' center depth has been tested by the absences of Evgeni Malkin (upper body) and Thomas Novak (lower body), allowing Lizotte to see more ice time. For the season, he has 10 goals, 19 points, 47 shots, 58 hits and a minus-5 rating over 55 appearances.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kulich scores 2 in Sabres 7-3 win over Penguins. Crosby breaks Gretzky's point-per-game seasons mark

Jiri Kulich scored twice as part of a five-goal second period, and the Buffalo Sabres routed Pittsburgh 7-3 in an outing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record for poin...

19 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts helper in win Lizotte notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Lizotte is up to four helpers over his last four outings, as well as five hits. The 27-year-old is almost exclusively playmaking -- he's in a 15-game goal drought and has mustered just five shots on net to go with five assists in that span. For the season, he's at 18 points, 43 shots on net, 54 hits, 24 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 52 appearances in a bottom-six role, surpassing his 15-point total from the 2023-24 campaign with the Kings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two assists Lizotte notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact The Penguins got some early offense from unlikely sources Thursday, as Lizotte set up goals by Ryan Graves and Connor Dewar. This ended a four-game slump for Lizotte, who has just three assists over 12 contests since his last goal. Still, the team's forward depth is minimal, allowing the 27-year-old to take a third-line role for now. He has 16 points over 49 outings this season, one point better than his 62-game performance from 2023-24. Lizotte has added 41 shots on net, 50 hits, 24 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in 2024-25.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Graves scores 1st goal of season, Penguins beat Blues 5-3

Ryan Graves scored 2:17 into the game and the Pittsburgh Penguins never trailed in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns helper Sunday Lizotte logged an assist and two hits in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Lizotte ended a six-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old continues to fill a bottom-six role, either as a center or a winger. He saw 16:44 of ice time Sunday, a season-high mark, which indicates his role could grow down the stretch, especially if the Penguins trade away forwards. Lizotte has 14 points, 40 shots on net, 48 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 44 outings overall.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Friday Lizotte scored a goal, took two shots on net and added three hits during Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Lizotte's tally was the first of the game for Pittsburgh as he found the back of the net in under three minutes into the second period. The 27-year-old forward is up to nine goals, 13 points and 38 shots on net across 37 appearances this season. Friday's goal ended a 16-game point drought for Lizotte. His debut season with the Penguins is unlikely to best his career-high of 34 points from the 2022-23 season. However, Lizotte is two goals shy of tying his career-best of 11 tallies from that same season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Lizotte (illness) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus Utah.

Impact Lizotte will center the fourth line in his return from a three-game absence. He'll be flanked by Bokondji Imama and Noel Acciari, while Philip Tomasino and Matt Nieto exit the lineup.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with illness Lizotte (illness) will not be available for Monday's road game against the Sharks.

Impact Lizotte will miss his third consecutive game Monday. The left-shot forward's next chance to return to the lineup will be Wednesday in Utah, when Pittsburgh concludes its five-game road trip. Lizotte has accounted for eight markers, four helpers and a plus-5 rating across 33 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Lizotte (illness) won't play against Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Lizotte will miss his second straight game. He has eight goals and 12 points in 33 appearances in 2024-25. His next opportunity to draw into the lineup will come Monday in San Jose.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Lizotte will miss Thursday's tilt against Anaheim due to an illness.

Impact Lizotte has eight goals and 12 points in 33 appearances in 2024-25. His exit from the lineup coincides with Rickard Rakell, who missed Monday's 5-1 win over Los Angeles for personal reasons, return.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies late on power play Lizotte scored a power-play goal and added three hits in Monday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Lizotte was on the ice on a late power play and cashed in the Penguins' final goal of the game. He's typically not a factor with the man advantage, seeing just traces of time at the ends of power plays to provide a steady defensive presence. The 27-year-old has done well in a bottom-six role this season, logging eight goals, four assists, 19 shots on net, 26 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 20 appearances. He's on pace to return to the 20-point threshold after missing that mark over 62 games with the Kings last year.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is producing more offense after leaving the Kings Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto doesn’t have any specific memories of playing against linemate Blake Lizotte when they were foes in t...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Extends productive stretch Lizotte scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.

Impact Lizotte might play in the fourth line, but there's no question the 27-year-old is going through his most productive stretch of the season. He's cracked the scoresheet in six of his last seven outings, racking up four goals and four assists in that span. His role in the fourth line limits his upside considerably, but the 27-year-old is finding ways to make his presence felt more often than not.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty net Lizotte scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Lizotte continues to produce from a bottom-six spot. He has four goals and three assists over his last six contests, and his tally Saturday was his first shorthanded point of the campaign. He has logged multiple shorthanded points in four of the previous five seasons. Overall, the 26-year-old has six goals, three helpers, 16 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-5 rating through 13 appearances in 2024-25. The Penguins haven't gotten much out of their depth, but Lizotte is a notable exception in that regard.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Lizotte notched a goal and added three hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Lizotte couldn't extend his multi-point streak to three games, but he continues to thrive in recent games and has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his last five appearances, posting three goals and three assists in that span. Lizotte has been limited to 12 games this season, but his point-per-game ratio is at 0.67, which would represent a career-high mark for him. The only way for him to enter fantasy relevancy would be to secure a steady spot in the lineup, though.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four points in last two games Lizotte had two assists in a 5-4 win over the Panthers on Tuesday.

Impact Lizotte has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last two games, and he's off to a roaring start with seven points, including four goals, in 11 games so far. Unfortunately, he has only first 13 shots in those 11 games, and his 30.8 shooting percentage is unsustainable. LIzotte is on a nice run, but it won't last -- his career best point total is 34 (2022-23).

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort against Flames Lizotte scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over Calgary.

Impact After helping to set up Anthony Beauvillier for the game's opening tally late in the first period, Lizotte wrapped up the scoring himself late in the third. Like a lot of Penguins, the 26-year-old produced his best performance of the season Saturday, and while he's already been sidelined by multiple concussions in 2024-25, Lizotte does have four goals and five points in the 10 games he's been able to suit up for.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return from injury Lizotte netted an even-strength goal Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Vancouver.

Impact Lizotte opened the scoring in the first period Wednesday in his return to the lineup after missing five games due to a concussion. The left-shot center settled in on the third line between Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor in addition to filling a role on the penalty kill. The 26-year-old Lizotte has three markers but hasn't recorded an assist through eight contests in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Lizotte (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Lizotte should return to the lineup from a five-game absence Wednesday against Vancouver after being considered a game-time decision. He has two goals, eight shots on net and 13 hits through seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Lizotte (concussion) is regarded as a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt versus Vancouver, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Lizotte hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 13. He has two goals and 13 hits in seven appearances in 2024-25. If Lizotte plays Wednesday, it might be as a member of the third line alongside Michael Bunting and Drew O'Connor.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to day-to-day Lizotte (concussion) was labeled day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Vancouver, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Lizotte skated in a third-line role at Tuesday's practice session, which would seem to point to him getting back in the lineup versus the Canucks -- though he technically remains on injured reserve. The acquisition of Philip Tomasino from the Predators will create further competition for lineup spots, so Lizotte is far from a lock for minutes on a nightly basis.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Lizotte (concussion) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Lizotte last played Wednesday, so this move can be retroactive to that date. Pittsburgh activated Matt Nieto off injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Lizotte has two goals, 13 hits and four blocks in seven appearances in 2024-25. When he's healthy, Lizotte will be back in the mix for a spot on Pittsburgh's fourth line.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Lizotte suffered a concussion against Detroit on Wednesday and won't be available for Friday's matchup with Columbus, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact With the Pens heading into a back-to-back, Lizotte shouldn't be expected to face the Sharks on Saturday either as he clears the league's concussion protocols. Unless Matt Nieto (knee) is finally cleared to play, it figures to be Vasily Ponomarev who steps into the lineup in Lizotte's stead. With injuries pilling up and the trade of Lars Eller, Pittsburgh finds itself somewhat thin down the middle outside of the two-headed monster.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE