Neal Pionk - Puts up helper in win Pionk notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canucks. Impact Pionk helped out on Gabriel Vilardi's first tally of the game. This was Pionk's second straight game with an assist, though he went six contests without a point prior to his recent success. The 28-year-old won't always have consistent offense, but he usually adds steady non-scoring production. He's at 20 points, 99 shots on net, 128 hits, 65 blocked shots, 41 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 52 appearances this season in a top-four role.
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