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Senators' Claude Giroux: Contributes two assists
Claude Giroux logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Blues.Giroux helped out on goals by Josh Norris and Tim Stutzle in the big win. This was Giroux's third straight multi-point effort, and all of his offense this season has come during an active seven-game point streak. He has five goals, six assists, 18 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over nine outings in a second-line role.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Tallies twice in loss
Claude Giroux scored two goals on seven shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.Giroux also won 10 of 15 faceoffs -- a natural center, he's typically taken a large share of faceoffs despite playing on the wing this season. The 36-year-old has points in six straight games, and his five goals and four assists in that span account for all of his offense through eight appearances. He's added 16 shots on net, seven blocked shots and five hits. Giroux still has plenty of offense in his game, and a top-six role with the Ottawa Senators should allow him to be productive throughout the campaign.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Streak reaches five games
Claude Giroux scored an even-strength goal and delivered a power-play assist in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.Giroux endured a slow start to the season but has turned things around rather quickly, and he's now recorded either a goal or an assist in five straight outings. The 36-year-old is up to three goals and four assists in that span, and he should continue to find ample opportunities to keep producing due to his role as a top-six forward and power-play unit member.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Extends streak with goal
Claude Giroux scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Utah.Giroux roofed a shot at 13:06 of the first period to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-0 lead. He's gotten on the scoresheet in four straight games, earning two goals and three assists in that span. That's all of his offense through six contests, and he's added seven shots on net and a plus-1 rating. Giroux figures to maintain a top-six role with power-play time.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Three-game point streak
Claude Giroux delivered two assists Saturday in a 5-4 win over the Lightning.One of the helpers came on the power play. Giroux has one goal and three assists during his three-game point streak. He's put up a power-play point in each of those outings. Giroux's line, which includes Drake Batherson and Josh Norris, is off to a strong start this season.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Tallies on power play
Claude Giroux scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 8-7 overtime win over the Kings.The goal was Giroux's first point in three games, and he's added three shots on net and two blocked shots. The 36-year-old is still seeing top-six minutes, but given his age, his offense could slip at any time. Even if he's less productive at even strength, he recorded 43 power-play points among 143 points overall while playing in every game over the last two seasons, so he should still retain decent fantasy value.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Ready to rock
Claude Giroux (personal) will play Opening Night against the Panthers on Thursday.Giroux missed practice Monday for the birth of his third son and will be ready to go alongside Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk as the Ottawa Senators begin the 2024-25 season. Giroux is coming off a 21-goal, 43-assist campaign in 2023-24. Look for similar numbers this season from the 36-year-old.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Doesn't practice Monday
Claude Giroux didn't participate in Monday's practice session following the birth of his third son over the weekend, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.While Giroux was absent from Monday's practice, he'll have several days to rejoin the team before Opening Night against the Panthers on Thursday, and it seems likely that he'll be available. The 36-year-old has appeared in all 82 regular-season games in each of his first two seasons in Ottawa, and he recorded 21 goals and 64 points while averaging 20:06 of ice time last year.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Pots shorthanded winner Thursday
Claude Giroux scored the game-winning goal, a shorthanded tally just 36 seconds into the first period, in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Chicago.The veteran forward completed a 3-on-2 counterattack by wiring a shot past Petr Mrazek from the slot. Giroux's goal gave him an even 20 on the season, the 11th time in his career he's reached that mark, but he's having a fairly quiet finish to the campaign. He hasn't produced a multi-point performance since Feb. 13, and in 23 games since then he's managed just three goals and 14 points.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Good to play Thursday
Claude Giroux (illness) will play Thursday versus St. Louis.Giroux was regarded as a game-time decision, but he ultimately won't miss playing time due to the illness. He has 19 goals and 57 points in 67 contests in 2023-24.