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Senators' Shane Pinto: Three-point effort Saturday
Shane Pinto scored twice on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.Pinto tallied in each of the first two periods and helped out Jake Sanderson's game-winning goal in overtime. The 24-year-old Pinto has five goals and an assist over his last five contests. The center has turned things around quickly after a deep slump following an absence due to an undisclosed injury. He's at six goals, three helpers, 44 shots on net, 27 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 25 appearances.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Scores again Tuesday
Shane Pinto scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.Pinto has three goals over his last three outing after going 15 games without a point. This may be the turning point of his season, though he still has a lot to do to prove himself to fantasy managers. The center has four goals, two assists, 40 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-5 rating over 23 appearances this season, primarily in a third-line role.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Breaks out of slump
Shane Pinto scored twice on three shots, blocked three shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Hurricanes.Prior to Friday, Pinto had gone 15 straight games without a point, including 14 since he returned from an undisclosed injury that sidelined him in late October and early November. This could be the game that gets the center back on track. He now has three tallies, five points, 34 shots on net, 24 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 21 appearances. Pinto had a 20-goal season in 2022-23 and put up 27 points over just 41 appearances last year, so it's fair to think he can turn things around even if he remains on the third line.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Ice-cold on offense
Shane Pinto has not recorded a point over 14 games since he returned from an undisclosed injury Nov. 12.Pinto was held off the scoresheet again in a 5-1 win over the Ducks, though he led the Ottawa Senators' forward group with 19:29 of ice time in the blowout win. He's seen steady middle-six usage and remains part of the power-play mix amid his scoring struggles. The 24-year-old now has three points, 31 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-9 rating over 20 appearances. Pinto flashed 50-point potential last season, earning 27 points in 41 games with an average of 18:07 of ice time. He's seen a reduced role this year, but that doesn't explain the totality of his slump.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Says he'll play against Toronto
Shane Pinto (undisclosed) said Monday that he'll suit up for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.Head coach Travis Green indicated Monday that Pinto could return to game action Tuesday, and Pinto confirmed his availability following Monday's practice session. The 23-year-old has missed the last eight games due to an undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, he logged a goal, three points, four hits, two blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while averaging 17:31 of ice time.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Could return Tuesday
Head coach Travis Green said Monday that Shane Pinto (undisclosed) could play Tuesday against Toronto, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.Pinto has missed the last eight games due to an unspecified injury, but he appears to be trending toward a return. However, Green also said Friday that Pinto was in the mix to return Saturday against the Bruins, and the 23-year-old was held out for that matchup. Once Pinto is cleared to return, he'll likely have a middle-six role and see time on the power play.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Not ready to return
Shane Pinto (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Bruins, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.Pinto will miss his eighth straight game. He was in consideration to play Saturday, so his absence may not last much longer. Once he returns, he'll likely fill a middle-six role and feature on the power play. The Ottawa Senators' next game is Tuesday in Toronto.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: May play Saturday
Coach Travis Green said Friday that Shane Pinto (undisclosed) could play Saturday in Boston, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.Pinto has sat out the last seven games after he was injured Oct. 22 in Utah. The 23-year-old pivot has a goal and two assists in six games this season. Look for Zack Ostapchuk to come out of the lineup if Pinto returns.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Will remain out Thursday
Shane Pinto (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Islanders, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.Pinto was on the ice during Thursday's morning skate, but he didn't take any regular rotations and is expected to remain sidelined for a seventh consecutive game. However, he's now skated on back-to-back days and appears to be close to returning to game action. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Boston.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Close to returning
Shane Pinto (undisclosed) skated Wednesday and hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.Pinto has missed Ottawa's past six games because of the injury. He has a goal and three points in six outings this season. When Pinto is ready to return, he will likely serve in a middle-six capacity, which would probably push Zack Ostapchuk to the fourth line or out of the lineup entirely.
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