Pontus Holmberg - NHL News & Rumors

Helps on power play Holmberg had a power-play assist, three shots on net and two blocks in Saturday's 7-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Holmberg got rare TOI on the power play and picked up the secondary helper on a tally by Nicholas Robertson, who redirected a shot from the point with one second remaining on the penalty. It was Holmberg's first power-play point this season and just the second of his career. The third-line winger has two goals and five assists over 35 outings.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Holmberg (illness) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Holmberg missed the last four games dealing with an illness but skated with the regulars as an extra ahead of Tuesday's matchup. He might still be regaining his strength, but at this point, he is probably healthy enough to play if called upon. Holmberg has two goals, six points, 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 14 hits across 32 appearances this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Holmberg (illness) skated with Toronto scratches but won't play against Philadelphia on Sunday, per Nick Barden of The Hockey News.

Impact Holmberg will miss his fourth straight outing, though he could be healthy enough to play if called upon. He has registered two goals, six points, 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 14 hits across 32 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Holmberg (illness) won't play against Boston on Saturday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Holmberg will miss his third straight game. He has chipped in two goals, six points, 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 14 hits across 32 appearances this season. Auston Matthews (upper body) will return to Saturday's lineup, and Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined against Isles Holmberg (illness) will not be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, per NHL.com.

Impact Holmberg was a healthy scratch in three of seven games prior to getting sick, so he was fair from a lock to suit up Thursday even if he was fully fit. When he has played, the 25-year-old winger has struggled to produce, as he is currently stuck in a six-game pointless streak during which he managed a meager three shots.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with illness Holmberg has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders.

Impact Holmberg has been cold in recent weeks, as he's been held without a point while recording five hits, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while averaging 12:24 of ice time over his last six appearances. He'll be unavailable for at least one game due to his illness. Connor Dewar is expected to center the fourth line Tuesday, while Ryan Reaves will likely enter the lineup.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ties game with shortie Holmberg scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Holmberg tied the game midway through the third period, helping the Maple Leafs steal this contest that the Devils dominated. This was Holmberg's first goal since Nov. 20, but he has five points over his last 11 outings. For the season, the 25-year-old forward is up to two goals, four assists, 20 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 26 appearances in a mostly defensive role.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2024 • NHL.COM

Pontus Holmberg scores a shorthanded goal against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper Monday Holmberg logged an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Holmberg's offense has come around with four points over his last seven games, including an assist in each of the last two contests. The 25-year-old was on the second line again Monday, which likely explains his recent success. He's up to five points, 18 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 PIM through 22 outings. Fantasy managers can wait to see if his upticks in ice time and scoring stick.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Deposits empty-netter Holmberg scored an empty-net goal and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact This was one of Holmberg's best efforts of the year, and he was rewarded with a season-high 17:40 of ice time. The 25-year-old forward has typically played in a more defensive role, but he was on the second line and stepped up to the challenge Wednesday. Overall, he has three points, 16 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 18 appearances. He may be worth a look as a streaming option versus Utah on Sunday if Auston Matthews (upper body), Matthew Knies (upper body) and Max Domi (lower body) all remain out.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds assist in overtime win Holmberg logged an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

Impact The helper was Holmberg's first point since Oct. 10, a span of 13 scoreless appearances. The 25-year-old has been an occasional healthy scratch this season and is unlikely to see anything more than a bottom-six role. He has two assists, 15 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 16 outings.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper in win Holmberg notched an assist and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Holmberg made an early impact, setting up linemate Max Pacioretty for the opening goal at 8:18 of the first period. While more of a defensive forward, Holmberg produced 30 points over 91 contests across his first two seasons. The 25-year-old has filled the third-line center spot to begin 2024-25, though he's unlikely to produce enough in any given category to earn much fantasy interest.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Leafs vs. Oilers observations: Bobby McMann and Pontus Holmberg take centre stage McMann and Holmberg each scored a pair of goals in a 6-3 win over the Oilers.

MARCH 24, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First NHL two-goal game Holmberg scored two goals in a 6-3 win over Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact Holmberg scored back-to-back goals 3:02 apart in the second period while skating on the top line. It was his first career two-goal game in the NHL. Holmberg may provide short-term value if he can continue to demonstrate he can skate with the big boys up the lineup.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24, 2024 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs' Passing Prowess Nets Pontus Holmberg Two Goals In Three MInutes

MARCH 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 16, 2024 • NHL.COM

Two-point game Holmberg had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday.

Impact Holmberg put the Leafs up 2-0 when he scored at 9:57 of the first period. He scored from the slot after a puck bounced to him off the skate of Flyers forward Morgan Frost. Holmberg has four goals and nine assists this season in 37 games. His value is tied to his ability on the ice, not in the fantasy arena.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Thursday Holmberg scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, blocked three shots, recorded two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Holmberg filled the stat sheet in an impressive performance for the fourth-liner. He picked off a pass and scored in the second period, then set up Auston Matthews shortly after a penalty kill in the third. The two-point effort snapped a 12-game point drought for Holmberg. He's up to 10 points, 33 shots on net, 22 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 30 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg Snipes Top Shelf To Snap Goal Drought

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in loss Holmberg recorded a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Holmberg set up Auston Matthews' tally just 27 seconds into the first period Tuesday before grabbing a second helper on a Morgan Rielly goal in the second. The 24-year-old winger has six points (two goals, four assists) in his last six games, as he's earned a spot on Toronto's top line with Matthews and Mitchell Marner. Overall, Holmberg has two goals and seven points in 16 games this season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Växjö to Toronto, Pontus Holmberg keeps getting better Holmberg’s offensive flair may look like a flash in the pan but those who know him insist he’s been building toward being an NHL scorer.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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