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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Goal streak reaches six games
Anthony Cirelli scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.The Avalanche fired on all cylinders Monday, and Cirelli was able to extend his goal streak to six games. In that span, he has seven tallies and two assists. The second-line center is cruising in 2024-25, earning nine goals, 13 helpers, 38 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 20 appearances. He's never come close to a point-per-game pace for a full season, but Cirelli should be rostered in most fantasy formats as long as he's scoring.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Goal streak now at five games
Anthony Cirelli scored twice and had eight shots Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Stars.Both goals were off rebounds from in tight. Cirelli is on a five-game goal streak (six goals, two assists), and he has eight goals and 13 assists in 19 games this season. He has been underestimated since his junior days and proving to all that he's more than a shutdown pivot. Cirelli is almost halfway to his career-high 45 points, which he set last season in 79 games. He has also stepped up his game at the circle this season, and he's on his way to his first 600 faceoff win season.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Four-game goal streak
Anthony Cirelli had a goal and an assist in a 7-6 overtime loss to Columbus on Thursday.Cirelli is on a four-game goal streak (four goals), and he has six points in this run. He's having the season of his life this year. Cirelli has 19 points overall, including 13 assists, in 18 games, which puts him in a two-way tie with Brandon Hagel for second overall on the Tampa Bay Lightning. And his 154 face-off wins (54.2 percent) lead the team by a wide margin. Cirelli has even been discussed for Team Canada for the 4 Nations Cup coming up in February. Keep deploying him until his pace slows.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Three-game goal streak
Anthony Cirelli notched a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.His goal forced overtime. Cirelli is riding a three-game goal streak (three goals, four points), and he has 17 points, including 12 assists, in 17 games this season. Brayden Point (lower body) returned to action Tuesday, so Cirelli slid off the top line and into the two-hole with Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul. He remains a solid fantasy play short term, but may see his contributions slide a bit with Point's return, especially if Paul, who left Tuesday's game in the last frame, is out long.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Torrid scoring pace continues
Anthony Cirelli scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-0 win over New Jersey.He was awarded the empty-net goal when Luke Hughes threw his stick at Cirelli during a breakaway. The Tampa Bay Lightning pivot has risen to the opportunity to play on the top line this season due to the absence of Brayden Point (lower body). Cirelli has put up four goals and 16 points through 16 appearances. He also has a 52.6 faceoff winning percentage, elevating his fantasy value in a highly competitive and deep center pool.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Nets 100th NHL goal
Anthony Cirelli scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg.He made is 3-0 early in the second period on a redirection of a shot by Victor Hedman. It was Cirelli's 100th NHL goal. He remains on a career pace with 14 points in 15 games, but the goal was just his third of the season and first on the power play. Cirelli's 13.6 shooting percentage this season is right in line with his career average of 13.4, but he's passing a lot more than ever before. And he's well on his way toward smashing his career mark of 45 points set in 2023-24.
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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.
Anthony Cirelli
#71 C / Tampa Bay Lightning / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 191 lb Age: 27 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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