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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Grabs helper in loss
Anthony Cirelli notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.Cirelli filled in as the top-line center with Brayden Point (lower body) unavailable Tuesday. It was in that role where Cirelli fed defenseman Nick Perbix for the game's opening goal at 2:39 of the second period. Cirelli is off to a great start with 13 points, 19 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 contests. He's usually on the second line, but he's got strong enough two-way chops to move up when necessary.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Scores, assists in win Wednesday
Anthony Cirelli recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.Cirelli notched just his second goal of the season, but the center has been one of the team's best playmaking threats. Through 10 games, the 27-year-old has two goals and 10 helpers.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Four apples keep Devils away
Anthony Cirelli had four assists in an 8-5 win over the Devils on Tuesday.One came on the man advantage in the first period when Cirelli joined the top dogs on PP1. His other three came in the second period when he set up Brandon Hagel's natural hat trick. Cirelli sure made the most out of his 13:07 ice time Tuesday. His eight points (one goal, seven assists) overall in six games this season put him in a three-way tie with Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel for second in team scoring. Yes, Cirelli is ahead of Jake Guentzel (seven points) and Brayden Point (six points)... for now.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two-point night in loss
Anthony Cirelli registered two assists Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Senators.Cirelli, who put up career marks in goals (20) and points (45) during the 2023-24 regular season, already has four points (one goal, three assists) in four outings. The steady, 27-year-old pivot is poised for a career year.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Two-point effort Tuesday
Anthony Cirelli produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.Both points came in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning put the game away. Cirelli is centering the second line and has a spot on the second power-play unit to begin the campaign, and that assignment gives the 27-year-old an excellent chance of topping the career-high 20 goals and 45 points he delivered in 2023-24.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Scores Tampa Bay's lone goal
Anthony Cirelli found the back of the net in Friday's 2-1 overtime exhibition loss to Carolina.In addition to scoring, Cirelli registered a plus-1 rating in 22:17 of ice time, the most of any Tampa Bay Lightning forward. The 27-year-old will slot in on the second line while receiving power-play time in the coming campaign. Cirelli set career highs in goals (20) and points (45) in 2023-24.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Practicing Friday
Anthony Cirelli (rest) was at practice Friday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.Cirelli was given the night off Wednesday against Toronto, as the Tampa Bay Lightning had already clinched their spot in the postseason. Cirelli hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career this season. He ended the season with 25 assists and 45 points in 79 appearances. Cirelli is expected to center the second line between Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel when the Lightning face the Panthers on Sunday in Game 1.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Won't play Wednesday
Anthony Cirelli is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.Cirelli missed a game earlier in April due to an upper-body injury, so it's possible the Tampa Bay Lightning have decided to give him extra rest ahead of the playoffs. He is a key defensive center for the team, and there's no reason to think he'll miss Game 1 of the Lightning's first-round series versus the Panthers.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Scores game-winning goal
Anthony Cirelli picked up a goal on three shots in a 5-2 victory over Columbus on Tuesday.After missing Saturday's game with an upper-body injury, Cirelli returned to his regular spot on the second line centering Brandon Hagel and Steven Stamkos. Cirelli ended up scoring the game-winning goal and finished with three shots and a plus-3 rating in 16:28 of ice time. In his past five games, Cirelli has put up seven points - four goals and three assists - and the Tampa Bay Lightning look to carry this momentum into the playoffs.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Back at it
Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is on track to return to action against Columbus on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.Cirelli is expected to return to a featured role following his one-game absence, skating on the second line and second power-play unit versus the Blue Jackets. He was on a roll prior to his brief absence, racking up four goals and seven points through his last six games.