FREDERICK GAUDREAU NEWS

Restarts point streak Gaudreau had an assist, one shot on net and two blocks in Thursday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Gaudreau, who saw a six-game point streak snapped last Sunday, worked hard to begin a new one. He fought in the corner for a loose puck in Montreal's end and eventually directed it to Kirill Kaprizov for an empty-net tally. The assist was Gaudreau's seventh in the last seven appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at six games Gaudreau notched an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Gaudreau extended his point streak to six games when he helped out on a Marcus Foligno tally in the first period. Things are clicking for the Wild throughout the lineup, and Gaudreau's role as the third-line center has played a large part in that. The 31-year-old is up to two goals, six helpers, 19 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 14 appearances. He's likely to be a popular DFS pick for a three-game NHL slate Sunday as the Wild visit the Blackhawks.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling with helper Gaudreau notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Gaudreau had one assist wiped off the board after an offside review went against the Wild. He still kept his career-best point streak alive at five games when he set up a Jonas Brodin tally in the third period. Gaudreau has two goals, five assists, 19 shots on net, eight hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 13 contests this season. All seven of his points have come during the streak as he continues to make an impact from the third line.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Extends streak with helper Gaudreau provided an assist and won 11 of 16 faceoffs in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Gaudreau's point streak is up to four games (two goals, four assists), accounting for all of his offense this season. The 31-year-old center is also seeing regular time on the second power-play unit in addition to his third-line role at even strength. Gaudreau probably won't be able to sustain his hot streak in the long run, but he's worth a look as a streaming option in fantasy for the rest of the week as the Wild have easy matchups versus the Sharks, Ducks and Blackhawks on tap.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Gaudreau recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Gaudreau has five points over his last three games, accounting for all of his offense this season. He looks to be fitting in better on the third line after beginning the year as a fourth-liner. Gaudreau has added 16 shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 11 contests. His all-around production isn't enough to help in standard fantasy formats, but he's worth a look in deeper leagues as long as he's racking up points.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in win Gaudreau logged an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact All four of Gaudreau's points this season have come in the last two games. The 31-year-old center has worked his way into a middle-six role with time on the second power-play unit with his recent surge of offense. He's added 15 shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 10 contests. Gaudreau will likely peak as the third-line center, and if he struggles again, Ryan Hartman could be an option to take that spot.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps drought in win Tuesday Gaudreau notched two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Gaudreau didn't record a single point in his first eight contests this season, but he snapped that drought in spectacular fashion Tuesday by chipping in three of the team's five goals. The 31-year-old forward scored in the first and second periods before getting an assist in Kirill Kaprizov's empty-netter in the final seconds. As a middle-six forward who often sees time in the power play, Gaudreau was bound to end this drought sooner rather than later, though fantasy managers would probably want to see more consistency out of Gaudreau before trusting him again in most formats.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre Fleury stops 26 to lead Wild past Penguins 5-3

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 shots in what will likely be his final game in Pittsburgh as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frederick Gaudreau returns to Wild revitalized and excited for upcoming season The forward and new father needed a reset after a 2023-24 season in which he scored only five goals while starting a five-year, $10.5 millio...

SEPTEMBER 30 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Back with team Gaudreau (personal) took part in Monday's game-day skate and should be available versus the Kings, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaudreau will be back in action following a two-game stint on the sidelines while attending to a personal matter. The 30-year-old forward has scored just once in his last 16 outings while chipping in just two helpers. Even with Mats Zuccarello (personal) still in doubt, Gaudreau is unlikely to see anything more than a bottom-six role for the Wild's last two games.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Gaudreau (personal) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gaudreau will miss a second straight game while attending to a family matter. His status for Monday's game versus the Kings has not been determined.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Friday's game Gaudreau (personal) won't be in the lineup Friday versus Vegas, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaudreau has five goals and 15 points in 65 outings in 2023-24. While the 30-year-old forward is drawing out of the lineup, Liam Ohgren is set to make his NHL debut against the Golden Knights. Gaudreau's status for Saturday's game in San Jose hasn't been decided yet, so the veteran should be regarded as day-to-day for now.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Sunday Gaudreau scored a goal in Sunday's 4-0 win against the Blackhawks.

Impact Gaudreau's fifth tally of the season ended his 14-game goalless slump. The 30-year-old forward hasn't been much of an offensive contributor in 2023-24, registering a mere 15 points across 64 appearances. Gaudreau only has two goals and four helpers over his past 39 outings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps long, long goal drought Gaudreau scored for the first time in 2024 during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Sunday's goal was Gaudreau's first tally since Dec. 31. That's 23 straight games without a goal. To make matters worse, he only had two assists during that stretch. It's been a brutal run for Gaudreau, who scored 19 goals and 38 points in 82 games last season. Neither campaign is likely indicative of his goal-scoring ability. Last season, he was more than four percent over his career shoot percentage average, and this season, he's more than four percent under that mark. Whether or not he ultimately regresses to the mean, it's hard to start a player shooting 5.5 percent with only four goals through 49 contests.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Gaudreau (upper body) will play Sunday versus San Jose, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues, Gaudreau will replace Marcus Johansson (lower body) in the lineup versus the Sharks. The 30-year-old Gaudreau has three goals, 11 points and 72 shots on net in 48 contests this campaign.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Gaudreau (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against St. Louis.

Impact Gaudreau is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's matchup versus San Jose. He has 11 points, 72 shots on goal and 35 blocked shots across 48 outings this season. Mason Shaw will replace Gaudreau in the lineup versus the Blues.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back at it Gaudreau (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Washington, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaudreau is expected to return to a bottom-six role following his two-game absence. He's picked up three goals and 10 points through 34 contests this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Gaudreau (upper body) isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Hurricanes, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Impact Gaudreau will miss his second straight contest. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to return Tuesday versus Washington. Gaudreau has 10 points, 57 shots on goal and 27 blocked shots in 34 outings this season. Jake Lucchini will replace Connor Dewar, who sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's 6-4 win over Florida, in Sunday's lineup.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Gaudreau (upper body) will not play Friday against Florida, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Gaudreau will be absent after suffering an injury Thursday against the Lightning. The 30-year-old has just one point over his last nine games and 10 through 34 appearances this season. Minnesota's next game is Sunday in Carolina.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Gaudreau is doubtful for Friday's game in Florida after suffering an upper-body injury in Tampa Bay on Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaudreau suffered the injury on his first shift of the third period and did not return. Patrick Maroon replaced him on the third line for the remainder of the game and should line up alongside Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno on Friday. Adam Raska is likely to enter the lineup and see fourth line minutes. Gaudreau has three goals, seven assists and 57 shots on goal in 34 games this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort in loss Gaudreau scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact His one-timer from the faceoff circle gave the Wild a 2-1 lead early in the third period, but it didn't hold up. It was Gaudreau's first multi-point performance of the season, and his spot on the third line limits his fantasy ceiling, but the veteran center is on a bit of a heater with two goals and six points over the last eight games. Even though he only skates on the second unit, half of that production has come with the man advantage.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp against Vancouver Gaudreau scored his second goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Canucks.

Impact The veteran center opened the scoring late in the first period by redirecting a slick feed from Marcus Foligno past Casey DeSmith. Gaudreau didn't collect his first point of the season until late November, but he's since found a bit of a groove with two goals and four points in the last nine games while holding down a spot on Minnesota's second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first of the season Gaudreau scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Gaudreau put the Wild ahead 2-1 late in the first period, beating Jordan Binnington with a wrist shot through traffic. It's the first point in 10 games this season for Gaudreau, who missed 10 games with an upper-body injury earlier in the campaign. The 30-year-old center tallied 19 goals and 38 points in 82 games last year. Gaudreau should primarily skate in a bottom-six role with the Wild while also seeing time on the second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Gaudreau (upper body) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against Toronto, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune repo...

Impact Gaudreau is good to go after sitting out the past 10 games. He hasn't earned a point in six appearances this season. Gaudreau, who could be back alongside Joel Eriksson Ek in Sunday's contest, has been credited with nine shots on goal, one blocked shot and three hits this campaign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to LTIR Gaudreau (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Impact Gaudreau, who is retroactive to Oct. 24, will be eligible to play Sunday against Toronto. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, putting Gaudreau on LTIR allows the Wild to bring a 23rd player for the team's trip to Sweden for the Global Series. It also provides Minnesota with some flexibility in case Jesper Wallstedt has to play due to an injury/illness to Marc-Andre Fleury or Filip Gustavsson.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE