Lightning host the Devils after Guentzel's 2-goal game
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New Jersey Devils after Jake Guentzel's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Lightning's 4-1 win3 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers host the Jets in a non-conference matchup
The Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets will play in a non-conference matchup3 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Bennett - Deals assist in returnBennett notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.
ImpactBennett missed Tuesday's game against the Devils due to an injury concern that tightened up on him prior to the contest. It's unclear if this issue will be an ongoing one or if he's fully moved past it. The 28-year-old has been one of the Panthers' most important forwards in 2024-25, racking up nine goals, seven assists, 49 shots on net, 35 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 16 contests. Bennett should be locked in as the second-line center when he's available.
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Jesper Boqvist - Scores in lossBoqvist scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.
ImpactBoqvist has played on the second line at even strength over the last two games, even with Sam Bennett returning from a one-game absence Thursday. The increased role looks to be helping Boqvist's chances on offense. He's now at three goals, two assists, 19 shots on net, 46 hits and a minus-4 rating over 17 appearances. The 26-year-old is better suited for bottom-six minutes, but if he can get his offense going, he could be an option for fantasy managers in deeper formats thanks to his physicality.
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Luke Hughes - Secures assist ThursdayHughes notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.
ImpactHughes set up a Stefan Noesen tally midway through the first period. This was Hughes' second helper in 11 appearances this season, as he's struggled to generate offense after missing time early in the campaign due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old blueliner has added 14 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 18:31 of ice time. The Devils' blue line is pretty deep, so Hughes may remain on the third pairing while featuring on the power play.
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Sam Reinhart - Nine-game, 13-point streakReinhart scored a goal Thursday in a 6-2 loss to New Jersey.
ImpactIt was his NHL-leading 13th goal of the season. There were many doubters who thought there was no way that Reinhart could carry his sniping over from last season, but here we are. He has 25 points in 17 games, including eight goals and five assists on his current nine-game scoring streak. And 70 goals in 99 games since the start of last season. Reinhart is money in the bank for fantasy managers.
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Sergei Bobrovsky - Foiled on special teamsBobrovsky made 23 saves in a 6-2 loss to the Devils on Thursday. He allowed five goals.
ImpactThe Devils outworked the Panthers most of the night and capitalized on special teams opportunities. They put in three power-play goals and added a shortie, too. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Bobrovsky, who is now 8-3-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .889 save percentage. His numbers this season don't leap off the page, but it's hard to quibble with his effectiveness.
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