NICHOLAS PAUL NEWS

Fills empty cage Paul scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Paul has two goals and two assists during a four-game point streak, which he was able to keep alive with a goal in the final minute of this contest. The 29-year-old was up on the second line Sunday since Conor Geekie was a healthy scratch. Paul has most often played as a third-line center, racking up 11 goals, 13 helpers, 59 shots on net, 31 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 35 appearances this season, which has a little value in deeper fantasy formats.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores twice as the Lightning beat the Penguins 5-2

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plucks apple Saturday Paul notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils.

Impact Paul has a goal and two assists during a three-game point streak. The 29-year-old has filled a middle-six role this season, and occasionally he's been able to go on brief runs of offense. His longest point streak of the campaign is six games from Oct. 19-28. Overall, Paul has 23 points, 58 shots on net, 28 hits, 20 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 34 appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Noesen's overtime goal lifts Devils past Lightning 3-2

Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Bruins

Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First power-play goal of season Paul scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Carolina.

Impact Paul jammed in a rebound in the second period to put the Bolts up 2-1. It was his first point in five games, and his first power-play goal of the season. Paul had gone on a bit of a rip starting before the holiday break (three goals, three assists) in five games. But he remains prone to surges and slips in production that keep his managers frustrated by his lack of consistency.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Point scores with 52 seconds to play to lift Lightning to 3-2 win over Hurricanes

Brayden Point scored with 52 seconds to play and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TBL@SJS: Askarov with a great save against Nicholas Paul | San Jose Sharks TBL@SJS: Askarov with a great save against Nicholas Paul

JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Tallies in Saturday's win Paul scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Paul put away an unassisted insurance tally at 14:12 of the third period. The 29-year-old forward has warmed up again with three goals and three assists over his last five outings, a run reminiscent of his play in October. He's now at nine goals, 20 points, 44 shots on net, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 27 contests overall.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss to Florida Paul scored a goal and took three shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Paul missed six games in November due to an undisclosed injury but has been putting up decent numbers since his return, tallying three goals and five total points in eight appearances in December. The 29-year-old is up to eight goals this season, though his chances to keep producing won't be very high since he remains rooted in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers use short-handed goals to beat Lightning 4-2 in opener of home-and-home set

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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-point outburst Paul had a goal and two assists in a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact It was a big night for Paul, who started the season with an outstanding October (nine points in 10 games), but had struggled to rebound after missing time with an injury. This game snapped a four-game scoreless streak. Paul is a decent mid-level fantasy contributor in deep formats, that is if this game signals a return to his potential. He won't often put up big games, but he can deliver secondary scoring.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Paul has goal and 2 assists as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-3

Nick Paul had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in return Paul scored a goal on five shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Paul returned from a six-game absence due to an undisclosed injury, and he logged 19:07 in the blowout win, which suggests he'll have no limitations moving forward. The 29-year-old has been effective for the Lightning in a middle-six role this season. He's at six goals, 14 points, 30 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-3 rating through 18 appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel scores 2, Point has 4 assists in Lightning's 8-1 win over Sharks

Brayden Point had four assists and Brandon Hagel scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to an 8-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return Thursday Paul (undisclosed) will be available for Thursday's home game against the Sharks, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Paul missed the Lightning's last six games due to an undisclosed injury, but head coach Jon Cooper confirmed that the 29-year-old will be back in action against San Jose. Paul got off to a hot start this season, tallying five goals, 13 points and 19 hits while averaging 16:24 of ice time per game over his first 17 appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play again in November Paul (undisclosed) is expected to miss at least another week, ruling him out for the Bolts' next four games, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Monday.

Impact It's a tough week for Paul to be sidelined with an injury considering Tampa Bay has four games this week, all of which the winger will miss, before playing just twice the following week. After a blazing start to the season saw the Ontario native rack up 11 points in the first 12 games, he has been limited to just two points in his previous five contests prior to getting hurt. Without Paul in the lineup, the team has been utilizing seven defensemen and could continue to do so over the next four games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Paul (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Dallas, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact Paul is set to miss his second straight game. He has five goals and 13 points in 17 appearances in 2024-25. Tampa Bay is set to dress seven defensemen Saturday, including Darren Raddysh, who was a healthy scratch Thursday. Paul's next chance to play will come Monday versus the Avalanche.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Jackets Paul (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup against Columbus on Thursday after head coach Jon Cooper told reporters, "He will be out tonight so we will reevaluate him in Tampa whe...

Impact Paul will be sidelined for the first time this season, having played in all 17 games for the Bolts. In those outings, the 29-year-old winger has notched five goals, eight assists and 25 shots while averaging 16:24 of ice time. As long as Paul doesn't spend a significant chunk of time on the shelf, he should be capable of reaching both the 20-goal and 40-point thresholds for the second consecutive campaign.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Paul left Tuesday's game versus the Penguins with an undisclosed injury, and there wasn't an update on his status, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Paul will be evaluated further Wednesday. The 29-year-old left midway through Tuesday's contest, logging 10:38 of ice time with three shots on goal and one hit. If Paul can't play Thursday against the Blue Jackets, Cam Atkinson or Nick Perbix could enter the lineup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in shutout win Paul scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Paul has four points over six games in November. The 29-year-old forward is up to five goals, eight helpers, 22 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-2 rating through 16 appearances this season. That's a pace that would put him over the 50-point mark for the first time in his career. Paul is handling a second-line role and a spot on the second power-play unit and looks like a good fit there and as a depth forward in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 29 saves for 36th NHL shutout, Lightning beat Devils 4-0

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves for his 36th career shutout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NJD@TBL: Markstrom with a great save against Nicholas Paul | New Jersey Devils NJD@TBL: Markstrom with a great save against Nicholas Paul

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NHL.COM