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• Predators' Steven Stamkos: Logs pair of power-play points

  Rotowire Nov 3, 2024

  Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Stamkos has earned multiple points in two of his last three games, a sign his chemistry with his new teammates is starting to take hold. The 34-year-old has earned four of his five points this season on the power play, so he still has improvements to make at even strength. He's added 33 shots on net, 12 hits, six PIM and a minus-9 rating over 11 appearances while seeing time on the second line and first power-play unit.

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• Predators' Steven Stamkos: Two apples can't keep Bolts away

  Rotowire Oct 29, 2024

  Stamkos picked up two assists Monday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. It was Stammer's first trip back to face the team that drafted him, and it was an emotional one. During a break in the action, the Lightning played a tribute video and fans and the entire Bolts' team and staff stood and applauded a visibly emotional Stamkos. He's had a slow start to 2024-25 -- the assists were his first of the season, and he only has three points in nine games. Stick with him -- he'll deliver soon enough. Transitioning to a new team is never easy.

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• Predators' Steven Stamkos: Finally finds twine

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2024

  Stamkos potted a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Detroit. Stamkos' first point as a member of the Predators tied the game at 2-2 in the opening minute of the third period. However, the Red Wings scored three unanswered markers, including two empty-netters, to claim the victory. Stamkos also had six shots in Saturday's appearance, giving him 20 on the year.

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• Predators' Steven Stamkos: Cold start to season

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2024

  Stamkos has failed to record a point through the first four games of the season. The Predators' biggest signing in free agency is still looking for chemistry with his new teammates. There's reason to think Stamkos has just been unlucky -- he has 14 shots on net so far. At last year's 15.3 shooting percentage, he would have netted two goals with his average luck. Fantasy managers may want to buy low on Stamkos, as there probably won't be any looking back once his offense comes to life.

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• Predators' Steven Stamkos: Headed for Music City

  Rotowire Jul 1, 2024

  Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with Nashville on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Stamkos will don a different sweater for the first time in his 16-year NHL career, having played 1,082 regular-season games for the Lightning since they drafted him back in 2008. The two-time Stanley Cup champion should immediately move into a first-line role while also taking a spot on Nashville's No. 1 power-play unit. Stamkos has reached the 80-point mark in each of the last three seasons and there is no reason to expect 2024-25 to be any different.

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• Steven Stamkos: Poised to become free agent

  Rotowire Jun 29, 2024

  Stamkos is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday that he's not sure the two sides will reach an agreement on a new deal, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com. There's loads of speculation that the Bolts offered a $24 million deal, but over eight years to lower the AAV to $3 million. Stamkos, who is 34, scored 40 goals and had 81 points in 2023-24. He's Tampa Bay's all-time franchise leader in games played (1,082), goals (555), points (1,137), even-strength goals (336), even-strength points (707), power-play goals (214), power-play points (422), overtime goals (13), game-winning goals (85) and shots (3,332). Stamkos is best deployed on the wing but can still play down the middle. He should have plenty of suitors if he tests the open market, especially from teams seeking leadership and Cup experience. The Lightning freed some cap space by trading Mikhail Sergachev to Utah on Saturday, so the door may not be closed on a potential contract extension with Stamkos.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Two goals help extend campaign

  Rotowire Apr 28, 2024

  Stamkos deposited two goals, including a power-play tally, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Panthers to stave off elimination in Game 4 of the conference quarterfinals. After receiving an incredible backhand feed from Brayden Point for the game's first goal, Stamkos ripped one of his patented wrist shots past Sergei Bobrovsky to put the Lightning up 5-3 at 9:34 in the third period. The performance gave the electrifying forward 50 playoff goals for his career, and 101 postseason points. Stamkos has five goals and an assist in this first-round series, and his impressive showing Saturday left the door open for more playoff action for the Bolts. Game 5 is set for Monday.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Goal streak at three games

  Rotowire Apr 26, 2024

  Stamkos scored a goal on two shots and added six hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 3 of the Lightning's first-round series. The 34-year-old has done his best to keep Tampa Bay afloat, finding the back of the net in three straight games to begin the playoffs, but his team still faces the prospect of getting swept after losing all three contests. Stamkos also has a couple career milestones in his sights -- he needs two more playoff goals for 50 in his caree, and one more playoff point for 100. He might need to reach both marks Saturday in Game 4 in order for the Lightning to stay alive.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Puts up two points

  Rotowire Apr 22, 2024

  Stamkos picked up a power-play goal and an assist in a 3-2 Game 1 loss to Florida on Sunday. Stamkos provided a secondary assist late in the first period to tie the game up for the Lightning. He added a power-play goal with 10 seconds left in the game to pull his team within one, but Tampa Bay couldn't complete the comeback. The 34-year-old winger also notched three hits, three shots on net and two PIM in 15:52 of ice time. It was Stamkos' 28th multi-point playoff game, second in Lightning history behind teammate Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning return to the ice Tuesday for Game 2 in Florida.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Nets 40th goal

  Rotowire Apr 16, 2024

  Stamkos scored a goal on a team-high seven shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. Stamkos got Tampa on the board early in the second period, beating Eric Comrie with a wrister off a Buffalo turnover to tie the game 1-1. The 34-year-old Stamkos has now reached the 40-goal threshold in seven of his 16 NHL seasons. He's been on fire down the stretch, tallying 11 goals and 14 points over his last nine outings. Stamkos will enter Wednesday's season finale with 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists) across 78 contests this year.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Explodes for four points

  Rotowire Apr 10, 2024

  Stamkos registered three goals and one assist in the 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Stamkos scored on the power play, at even strength and then finished the game with an empty-netter. He also added an assist, five shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 16:20 of ice time. The 34-year-old winger is on a six-game point streak, scoring eight goals and two assists over that span. With 39 goals on the season, Stamkos looks to surpass the 40-goal mark for the seventh time in his career.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Lights lamp twice in loss

  Rotowire Apr 7, 2024

  Stamkos scored two power-play goals in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Penguins. His second tally midway through the third period tied the game at 4-4 as the Lightning surged back from a 4-1 deficit to begin the final frame, but they could never find a go-ahead goal. Stamkos extended his goal streak to five games, and with five games left on the schedule for Tampa Bay, the 34-year-old is four goals away from his seventh career 40-goal campaign.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Better than Rocket Richard

  Rotowire Mar 31, 2024

  Stamkos scored a goal in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was his 30th of the season and the ninth time Stamkos has hit that mark. He has the third-most 30-goal seasons among active players behind Alex Ovechkin (17) and Sidney Crosby (12). Stammer's goal also moved him past the great Maurice "Rocket" Richard for 32nd in NHL history (545).

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Scores twice to force overtime

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2024

  Stamkos scored a pair of goals on eight shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings. Stamkos got the Lightning within one on a power-play goal, then tallied at even strength with 46 seconds left in the third period to force overtime. The 34-year-old has been rolling lately with five goals and nine assists during his eight-game point streak spanning all of March. The forward has 29 tallies, 65 points (34 on the power play), 207 shots on net, 63 hits and a minus-23 rating through 67 contests overall.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Helps out on power play

  Rotowire Mar 22, 2024

  Stamkos logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. Stamkos helped out on the first of Brayden Point's two goals in the game. The 34-year-old Stamkos is riding a seven-game point streak with three goals and nine assists in that span. He has a power-play point in five straight contests as well. For the season, he's up to 63 points (33 on the power play), 199 shots on net, 28 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 66 appearances.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Notches pair of assists

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2024

  Stamkos notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. Stamkos helped out on a Brayden Point power-play marker and an empty-netter for Nikita Kucherov. The 34-year-old Stamkos has yet to be held off the scoresheet in March, racking up three goals and eight helpers over his last six games after posting just four points in all of February. The veteran forward is up to 62 points, 197 shots on net, 63 hits and a minus-22 rating through 65 contests overall.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Five-game, nine-point streak

  Rotowire Mar 16, 2024

  Stamkos had two goals and two assists in a 5-3 win over Florida on Saturday. Stamkos has picked up three goals and six helpers during his five-games point strea. He also has provided the game-winning goal in each of the past two contests. Stamkos opened the scoring 20 seconds into the game when his pass, which was intended for Brandon Hagel on a 2-on-1, hit the skate of the Florida defender and deflected into the net. His second goal came in the second period on a two-man advantage. Stamkos has 27 goals, 60 points and 197 shots in 64 games this season.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Just six points in last 14 games

  Rotowire Mar 8, 2024

  Stamkos delivered one assist in a 6-3 loss to Calgary on Thursday. Stamkos has started to pick up points after a five-game point drought, but he still has just three points (one goal, two assists) in his last nine games. And since the All-Star break, Stammer has three goals and three assists in his last 14 games. This slump has come at a bad time for fantasy managers who are striving for their postseason at this point of the year. Overall, the winger has 24 goals, 53 points, 188 shots and 61 hits in 61 games.

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Nets winner

  Rotowire Feb 10, 2024

  Stamkos scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 win over Columbus. Stamkos' marker was scored 23 seconds into the final frame on a one-timer from the left circle while on the power play. The goal, which stood as the game-winner, was his 22nd tally of the season and 12th with the man advantage. Stamkos is 35th on the all-time goal list with 537, and he's within one of Keith Tkachuk. At his current scoring rate, he'll move past several stars including the great Maurice Richard, and challenge Ron Francis for 30th on the list. He's third among active players in career goals behind Alex Ovechkin (835) and Sidney Crosby (578).

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• Lightning's Steven Stamkos: GM silences trade murmurs

  Rotowire Jan 16, 2024

  Stamkos will not be traded at the deadline, reports Joe Smith of The Athletic. Stamkos is in the last year of his current contract, and he was frustrated before the start of the season that no extension had been offered. But Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois made it clear then that talks would resume this coming offseason once he had a chance to evaluate the entire roster. BriseBois still envisions Stamkos, who turns 34 in February, on the team beyond this campaign. Right now, the Bolts are fighting for a playoff spot, but Stamkos continues to prosper offensively and deliver strong fantasy value. He has 41 points, including 18 goals, in 41 games. The veteran forward has also accumulated 24 power-play points, and he continues to shoot a lot (250 projected shots).

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