NEAL PIONK NEWS

Lowry scores late goal to help Winnipeg Jets top San Jose Sharks 4-3

Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a third-period deficit to beat the San...

1 HOUR AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL Tonight: Neal Pionk on Jets, Connor Hellebuyck | NHL.com Neal Pionk talks the Jets' season, Connor Hellebuyck

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Records two helpers in big win Pionk notched two assists, four blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Pionk had been held off the scoresheet over the previous three games, but he has a goal and four helpers over five contests before the slump. The 29-year-old defenseman made his impact on the second power-play unit, assisting on goals by Vladislav Namestnikov and Alex Iafallo. Pionk is up to 24 points (eight on the power play), 55 shots on net, 50 blocked shots, 42 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 30 appearances. He is tracking toward a career year -- his current high-water mark is 45 points in 71 games in 2019-20.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mark Scheifele scores twice to lift the Jets over the Bruins 8-1

Mark Scheifele scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces assist in loss Pionk notched an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact This was just the second time all year Pionk was held to zero hits and zero blocked shots in a game. The defenseman made up for it by picking up his fifth point in the last five contests (one goal, four helpers. He's been better than usual on offense with 22 points (four goals, 18 assists), and he's added 49 shots on net, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Sunday Pionk produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Pionk has a goal and three assists over the last four games. That follows a stretch of five contests in which he failed to record a point. The 29-year-old blueliner is up to 21 points, 46 shots on net, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 25 outings this season. Pionk offers strong offense and steady all-around production from his second-pairing role, making him a trustworthy option for fantasy lineups whenever the Jets are in action.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Friday's loss Pionk scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Pionk found twine on a shot from the point in the third period, tying the game at 3-3. The defenseman has three points over his last three outings following a five-game slump. He's up to four goals -- one off of last year's total -- and 20 points while adding 44 shots, 38 hits, 38 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 24 appearances. Pionk's role is as steady as it gets on the second pairing and second power-play unit, so he's a safe and well-rounded blueliner for fantasy.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Howden and Barbashev score twice as the Golden Knights beat NHL-leading Jets 4-3

Brett Howden’s second goal of the game late in third period proved to be the winner as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-3

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mic'd up with Neal Pionk | Winnipeg Jets Neal Pionk in the latest Mic'd Up!

NOVEMBER 27 • NHL.COM

Adds two assists in win Pionk registered two assists, including one on the power play, fired three shots on goal and added two hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Pionk put an end to a five-game point drought when he set up Nino Niederreiter's go-ahead tally in the second period. In the third, Pionk also had the primary helper on an Alex Iafallo tally. After a hot October, Pionk's consistency has dropped in November, though he's still registered seven helpers over 12 outings this month. The defenseman has a total of 19 points (six on the power play), 41 shots on net, 36 hits, 35 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-12 rating across 22 appearances in his usual roles on the second pairing and second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pionk fined maximum for clipping in Jets game | NHL.com Defenseman penalized $5,000 for actions against Panthers forward Boqvist

NOVEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Jets' Pionk fined by NHL for clipping Panthers' Boqvist in loss NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL for clipping Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist.

NOVEMBER 17 • THESTAR.COM

'One game at a time': Winnipeg Jets have NHL-best 15-1 start

The Winnipeg Jets are the first NHL team to earn 15 wins in their first 16 games as their focused group continues to preach a “one game at a time” mantra

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Among NHL's top scoring defenders Pionk set up three goals in a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Don't look now, but Pionk is tied with teammate Josh Morrissey with 17 points for second in the NHL from the blue line. His best season came in 2019-20 when he rang up 45 points in 71 games. Pionk has three goals, 14 assists, five power-play points and 33 shots in 16 games.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in Saturday's win Pionk had an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Pionk's hot October has given way to a quieter November -- he has two helpers over his last five games. That was likely to happen anyway, as the 29-year-old is a solid scorer but certainly not a point-per-game threat. He has three goals, 11 assists, 33 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-10 rating through 15 outings overall. Pionk should continue to offer strong non-scoring production even if his offense fades further.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper Friday Pionk managed an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Pionk got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row, and he's done so in eight of the Jets' first 11 games. The defenseman set up Mason Appleton's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. Pionk is offering a bit of everything early on with 13 points, 27 shots on net, 15 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while playing on the second pairing and second power-play unit. The offense will fade eventually -- he's never finished with more than 45 points in a season -- but Pionk is looking like a strong blueliner for fantasy.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in big win Pionk scored two goals, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact The veteran blueliner found the back of the net in the first and third periods, recording his first multi-goal performance since Oct. 19, 2022. Pionk has been one of the engines of Winnipeg's hot start to the season, piling up three goals and 12 points in 10 games with 25 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-5 rating.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jets play the Blue Jackets following Pionk's 2-goal performance

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Neal Pionk scored two goals in the Jets' 6-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Connor tops 500 career points in Jets' 6-2 victory over Red Wings

Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neal Pionk with a Powerplay Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings | Winnipeg Jets Neal Pionk with a Powerplay Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

Extends point streak to five games Pionk notched two assists, one shorthanded, in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact The veteran blueliner extended his point streak to five games with the performance, a stretch in which he's collected one goal and nine points. Pionk's hot start to the campaign has come without the benefit of consistent power-play time, and once the undefeated Jets begin to cool down, his production will likely cool down as well.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in overtime win Pionk provided an assist, six shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Pionk is off to a stellar start this season, and he's now on a four-game point streak. The 29-year-old defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 18 shots on net, 10 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through seven appearances. He remains in a top-four role, and with the Jets starting the year 7-0-0, Pionk has emerged as a strong secondary scoring threat from the blue line to complement Josh Morrissey.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for four points Pionk scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished three assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact One of his helpers also came on the power play, as the Jets' second unit made some noise in this contest. Pionk is up to five points, seven shots on net, five hits, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over four games. The 29-year-old defenseman has been a little less physical than usual, but over time, he should average out to being an excellent depth option for category coverage.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ehlers and Perfetti score 2 goals each and fast-starting Jets hammer Sharks 8-3

Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti scored two goals each as the Winnipeg Jets stayed unbeaten with an 8-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garners assist Wednesday Pionk produced an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Oilers.

Impact Pionk helped out on Mason Appleton's tally in the first period. A consistent all-around defenseman, Pionk has finished between 32 and 34 points in each of the last four years. Last season, he also had 220 hits and 118 blocked shots. The 29-year-old is expected to feature on the second pairing and second power-play unit, giving him modest upside for deeper fantasy formats that play a lot of categories.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE