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Adds power-play helper Schmaltz logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Schmaltz has racked up four goals and four assists over his last seven outings, including five power-play points in that span. The 28-year-old is up to 40 points, 125 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating. He should continue to offer solid scoring-only production while in a top-line role for the Coyotes.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Sunday's win Schmaltz produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact The 28-year-old has delivered three multi-point efforts in the last five games, a stretch in which he's piled up four goals and seven points. Schmaltz is on pace for his third straight 50-point campaign, but he's focused more on his own scoring in 2023-24 rather than feeding his teammates -- his 18 goals is five short of his career high with 21 games left on the Coyotes' schedule, while his 122 shots on net is only 10 shy of tying his personal best.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Friday Schmaltz produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

Impact It's the second multi-point performance in the last four games for the 28-year-old. Schmaltz has had a tough season in many respects -- his minus-21 rating ranks in the bottom 30 in the entire NHL -- but he's at least showing signs of heating up offensively. He's collected three goals and six points in the last six contests, with four of those points (two goals, two assists) coming on the power play.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in loss Schmaltz logged an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Schmaltz helped out on an Alex Kerfoot tally in the second period. The helper was Schmaltz's fourth point in the last four games. The 28-year-old is the effective leader of the Coyotes' offense now with Clayton Keller (upper body) out of action. Schmaltz has 35 points, 115 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 55 appearances this season while primarily playing on the top line.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits two goals in loss Schmaltz scored a pair of goals on five shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Schmaltz had scored just one goal while adding five assists over his previous 14 contests. The 28-year-old struck on the power play in the first period and added an even-strength marker in the third. Schmaltz may need to carry more of the load for the Coyotes with Clayton Keller (upper body) exiting Sunday's contest. Schmaltz has 16 goals, 34 points, 111 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 54 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play assist Schmaltz notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Schmaltz ended his four-game slump with a helper on a Clayton Keller tally in the second period. Those two forwards are usually linemates, but they were separated at even strength Monday. Schmaltz doesn't typically produce enough offense to carry his own line. The 27-year-old has a solid 32 points (15 on the power play) with 106 shots on net and a minus-17 rating through 52 outings this season. His scoring-only production makes him mainly a depth option for fantasy.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in loss Schmaltz recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Clayton Keller tally in the third period. This was Schmaltz's second helper over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury, but he's now gone seven contests without a goal. The 27-year-old winger is up to 30 points, 96 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 46 appearances this season, playing primarily on the top line.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in loss Schmaltz notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Clayton Keller tally in the first period. This was Schmaltz's first point in two games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He had five points over seven contests prior to the injury, and he's immediately retaken his spot on the top line and first power-play unit. For the season, 27-year-old has 29 points (13 on the power play) with 95 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 44 outings.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Schmaltz (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Cooper Krigbaum of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Schmaltz has missed the last three games with the injury. He's slated to play in his usual top-line role. The 27-year-old had five points over his first seven games of January before his absence.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel with team Schmaltz (upper body) will join the Coyotes on their upcoming three-game road, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Schmaltz could return as early as Wednesday against the Panthers. The 27-year-old has missed the last three games. He tallied eight points over his last 11 games before the injury, giving him 28 through 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Schmaltz (upper body) won't play Monday versus Pittsburgh, Steve Peters of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact With Schmaltz still nursing an upper-body injury, the Coyotes will deploy 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Penguins. Jason Zucker will likely continue to fill a top-six role until Schmaltz is ready to return.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Schmaltz (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Predators, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact It'll be the second game Schmaltz has missed after suffering the injury Tuesday against Calgary. The 27-year-old winger has 13 goals and 28 points through 42 games this season. Michael Carcone will likely remain in the lineup in Schmaltz's absence. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Penguins.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Schmaltz (undisclosed) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Canucks, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix.

Impact Schmaltz sustained the injury during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary. He has 13 goals and 28 points in 42 outings in 2023-24. With Schmaltz unavailable, Dylan Guenther might serve in a top-six capacity while Michael Carcone is likely to draw into the lineup for the first time since last Thursday.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Schmaltz (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Vancouver, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact According to coach Andre Tourigny, Schmaltz is considered "hour-to-hour" ahead of Thursday night's contest. Check back for confirmation on the winger's status once Arizona takes the ice for pregame warmups.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't complete contest Schmaltz (undisclosed) was unable to return to Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Schmaltz picked up an assist and logged 11:11 of ice time prior to exiting the contest. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to play Thursday against Vancouver.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Saturday Schmaltz posted an assist and five shots on goal in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Schmaltz has steadied his offense with three goals and two assists over his last seven games. The 27-year-old continues to see top-line minutes, but his appeal in fantasy is limited to formats that focus on offense. For the season, he has 27 points (13 on the power play), 86 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 41 contests.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winner in overtime Schmaltz scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact It was a chaotic ending to the game, as the Bruins lost starting goalie Linus Ullmark to a lower-body injury. Schmaltz converted on the first shot against Jeremy Swayman. The tally extended Schmaltz's goal streak to three games. The winger is up to 13 goals, 26 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 39 contests overall. While the Coyotes shuffled their lineup a bit Tuesday, Schmaltz remains in a top-line role.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Schmaltz scores with less than a minute left in OT, lifts Coyotes past Bruins 4-3

Nick Schmaltz scored a goal with less than a minute remaining in overtime, lifting the Arizona Coyotes over the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruins had their chances against Coyotes, but lose back-and-forth affair in overtime - The Boston Globe Nick Schmaltz scored the winning goal moments after Jeremy Swayman replaced injured starting goalie Linus Ullmark.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Scores in Sunday's loss Schmaltz scored a goal, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Schmaltz has three goals and two assists over his last seven outings. Prior to that stretch, he went seven contests without a point -- it's encouraging to see the top-line winger get back into his usual form. For the season, the 27-year-old has 25 points (13 on the power play) with 73 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 38 outings.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies lone goal on power play Schmaltz scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Schmaltz has four points over his last six games, with three of those points coming on the power play. The 27-year-old has improved after slumping through most of the middle of December. He's up to 11 goals, 24 points (13 on the power play), 72 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 37 appearances. Schmaltz remains in a top-line role, but it's his production with the man advantage that gets him on the fantasy radar.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches power-play assist Schmaltz recorded a power-play assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Schmaltz set up a Clayton Keller tally in the first period. It's been a rather quiet December for Schmaltz, who ends the month with four goals and two assists over 13 contests, though the lack of production hasn't cost him a top-line role or a power-play spot. The 27-year-old is up to 23 points (12 on the power play), 70 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 35 appearances. He continues to be solid for fantasy managers in need of points and power-play production, but he won't help in the physical categories.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Schmaltz scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Schmaltz and Alexander Kerfoot set up each other's goals in the contest. This two-point outing snapped a seven-game slump for Schmaltz, who struggled during his stint at center before Kerfoot was moved into that spot on the top line. Schmaltz is at a solid 10 goals, 12 helpers, 66 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 32 outings overall. He has some upside in fantasy formats that value offense exclusively.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Schmaltz (undisclosed) is expected to be in Friday's lineup against San Jose, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Schmaltz was considered a game-time call while dealing with a minor injury but should be in his usual top-six role. The 27-year-old has nine goals and 20 points through 28 games this season but has been held scoreless over his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Friday Schmaltz is dealing with an undisclosed injury and consequently is expected to be a game-time decision Friday against San Jose, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Schmaltz has nine goals and 20 points in 28 contests this season. The Coyotes don't currently have enough healthy forwards without Schmaltz, but Jack McBain (lower body) might be activated from injured reserve ahead of Friday's contest, which would give them 12 available forwards without calling anyone up from the AHL.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Schmaltz scores with less than a minute left in OT, lifts Coyotes past Bruins 4-3