Gage Goncalves - NHL News & Rumors

First NHL goal Gonsalves scored a goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over St. Louis.

Impact It was his first NHL goal. He took a pass from Nikita Kucherov, fumbled the puck into his feet and still managed to go glove shelf on Jordan Binnington. Goncalves has strong offensive instincts, but he hasn't been able to translate those skills into production from the Bolts bottom six. He has one goal, one assist and 14 shots in 18 games. There's not much fantasy value in Goncalves' game at this point in his career.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career point Goncalves notched a power-play assist, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Nine of the Lightning's 12 forwards got on the scoresheet, including Goncalves, who earned his first career point, an assist on Conor Geekie's game-tying goal in the third period. Goncalves has moved between the NHL and AHL Syracuse with frequency lately as the Lightning partake in some cap gymnastics. He could stick around to fill in for Nick Paul (undisclosed) for a bit, but it's unclear if Goncalves has done enough to be a lineup regular moving forward. He has four shots on net, eight hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating through six contests in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Goncalves was called up from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Goncalves has appeared in four games for the Lightning this season in which he recorded four hits, three shots and one block while being held off the scoresheet. While Brayden Point (lower body) seemed to be trending toward playing against the Penguins on Tuesday, the decision to bring up Goncalves casts doubt on Point's availability.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to Syracuse Goncalves was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Tampa Bay's next game is Tuesday in Pittsburgh, so there's a chance Goncalves will rejoin the NHL squad if Brayden Point (lower body) can't suit up. The 23-year-old Goncalves has played four games with the Lightning this year, averaging 11:44 of ice time without recording a point.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Goncalves was sent to the AHL on Saturday but will rejoin the Lightning a few days later. Over two appearances with Tampa Bay this year, he's logged two hits and a minus-1 rating while averaging 10:12 of ice time. He could enter the lineup for Thursday's game against Winnipeg if Brayden Point (lower body) is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Goncalves was sent to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact The 23-year-old winger was reassigned to the Crunch after playing a pair of games with the Lightning this week. Goncalves had one shot on goal and two hits while averaging 10:12 of ice time. Goncalves had four assists in four AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Goncalves has four assists in four AHL outings this season. He will occupy a bottom-six role in Tuesday's lineup versus St. Louis because Brayden Point (lower body) is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Goncalves (upper body) was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact The demotion of Goncalves suggests he should return soon from an injury he sustained during Tampa Bay's training camp. It wasn't part of the announcement from the Lightning, but the 23-year-old forward has to go through waivers before being sent down. He produced 13 goals and 58 points in 69 AHL games during the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Goncalves is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Thursday.

Impact Goncalves has missed the last two days of practice after playing Monday in Florida. He made his NHL debut in 2023-24, going pointless in two games. Goncalves had 13 goals and 45 assists in 69 regular-season AHL games with Syracuse and has a chance to crack the Lightning lineup as a bottom-six forward.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal Goncalves signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact Goncalves had 13 goals and 58 points in 69 regular-season contests with AHL Syracuse in 2023-24. The 23-year-old also appeared in two regular-season games with Tampa Bay, recording no points, no shots, six PIM and two hits in that span. Goncalves was eligible to become a restricted free agent in July after completing his entry-level contract.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Goncalves was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Goncalves didn't earn a point while averaging 9:58 of ice time in Tampa Bay's past two contests. The 22-year-old forward supplied six PIM and two hits during his stint with the Lightning. Goncalves, who made his NHL debut Thursday against New Jersey, has seven goals and 30 points in 33 AHL contests this campaign.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves to make NHL debut tonight vs. Devils The former second-round pick receives an AHL All-Star Game selection, first NHL callup within a matter of days.

JANUARY 11 • TAMPABAY.COM

Recalled by Lightning Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Goncalves was just named an AHL all-star, after picking up seven goals and 30 points in 33 AHL games. Tanner Jeannot suffered a lower-body injury Saturday, leaving the Lightning with only 12 forwards. Goncalves has yet to appear in an NHL game after being drafted late in the second round -- 62nd overall -- in 2020.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves feels ready to take next step The forward, coming off his first full season at AHL Syracuse, feels more confident in his progress after finishing the Lightning’s developm...

JULY 17, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

How Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves got on Team Canada's world juniors radar The Lightning have a "late bloomer" prospect in Gage Goncalves, who continues to make a name for himself.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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