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NEAL PIONK #4 - DEFENSE - WINNIPEG JETS
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Pionk fined maximum for clipping in Jets game | NHL.com Defenseman penalized $5,000 for actions against Panthers forward Boqvist
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.
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'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” mantra4 DAYS AGO • 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.
4 DAYS AGO • 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 WingsOCTOBER 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 6-2OCTOBER 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 SharksOCTOBER 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
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MAY 1 • YOUTUBE
Neal Pionk Accidentally Directs Puck Into Jets Net For Own Goal
MAY 1 • YOUTUBE
Jets' Brenden Dillon day-to-day after receiving stitches on hand for apparent cut from skate blade
Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon is considered day-to-day after receiving stitches in his left hand where he was apparently cut by a skate bladeAPRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs helper in loss Pionk notched an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
Impact Pionk helped out on a David Gustafsson tally in the first period. After posting 33 points for the second season in a row, Pionk should be able to offer solid offense and plenty of physical play from his second-pairing role in the playoffs. The 28-year-old blueliner had 220 hits, 118 blocked shots, 63 PIM and 146 shots on net over 82 regular-season outings.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sends pair of assists Pionk registered two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
Impact Pionk has six helpers and a plus-4 rating over seven contests in April. That matches his point total from all of March. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to offer steady all-around production in a top-four role. He's up to 33 points (eight on the power play), 146 shots on net, 219 hits, 115 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 81 contests. He's earned at least 30 points in five straight seasons.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs helper in win Pionk logged an assist, six hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
Impact Pionk helped out on the second of Gabriel Vilardi's three goals in the game. With four helpers over his last five outings, Pionk is making steady contributions on offense. The defenseman is up to 29 points, 138 shots on net, 209 hits, 102 blocked shots, 57 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 76 appearances. If he can pick up one more point, he'll reach the 30-point mark for the fifth straight year.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Collects assist Pionk provided an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.
Impact Pionk had posted just two helpers over his previous seven outings. He's also fallen off defensively in that span, logging a minus-9 rating and just 10 blocked shots. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 28 points, 138 shots on net, 203 hits, 101 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 75 appearances, putting him at risk of missing the 30-point mark for the first time as a Jet.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers vs. Edmonton Pionk grabbed a pair of assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers on Tuesday.
Impact Both of Pionk's helpers came in the third period, setting up Brenden Dillon before adding a second assist just a minute later on Sean Monahan's game-tying tally. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for the 28-year-old Pionk, his first since Oct. 24. He's up to 27 points (five goals, 22 assists) with a plus-7 rating through 72 games this season.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Playing after all Pionk (illness) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Thursday versus the Devils, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Impact Nate Schmidt and Logan Stanley are both absent for warmups, which clears the way for Pionk to play after having been previously ruled out earlier in the day. The 28-year-old blueliner ultimately won't miss a game due to the illness.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Thursday Pionk (illness) isn't expected to play Thursday versus New Jersey.
Impact Pionk has five goals, 25 points, 53 PIM and 187 hits in 68 contests this season. Colin Miller is expected to draw into the lineup and play alongside Brenden Dillon due to Pionk's absence.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
