Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Scores penalty shot in win
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Dadonov scored two goals in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.
Dadonov scored his first successful penalty shot of the 2024-25 campaign after he was hooked on a breakaway by Boston defenseman Mason Lohrei in the first period. He doubled his tally in the final seconds of the second period in his first multi-goal game of the campaign. Dadonov has just four goals this season, so he needs to start producing at a better pace to remain relevant in fantasy. Right now, his production just won't cut it in most formats.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Nets power-play goal
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Dadonov scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers in Finland.
Dadonov ended up replacing Tyler Seguin (lower body) on the second power-play unit for Saturday's game. The 35-year-old Dadonov has two goals and two assists this season, all of which he's earned over the last five games. He's added 21 shots on net, eight blocked shots, three hits and a plus-2 rating. Dadonov should see middle-six usage at even strength for as long as Seguin is out.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: First goal of season Saturday
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Dadonov scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Dadonov endured a rough start to the season and couldn't register a point in his first six appearances. Even though he's notched three points over his last three outings, with one goal and two assists, fantasy managers shouldn't rely on Dadonov to deliver sustained production in a Dallas offense that has several other offensive weapons who are more likely to deliver results with consistency.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Two helpers in Tuesday's loss
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Dadonov picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.
Both helpers came in the third period as the Stars tried to rally from a 3-0 deficit. Dadonov had gone without a point in his first six appearances of the 2024-25 campaign, and he hadn't had a multi-point performance since Feb. 7 of last season. Without a consistent spot in the top six or on the power play, the 35-year-old isn't likely to build much momentum off the effort.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Deposits goal Thursday
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Dadonov scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Dadonov has received extra opportunities in preseason since Jason Robertson (foot) has missed the exhibition slate. The 35-year-old Dadonov will likely be in a bottom-six role when the Stars are at full health, though he has the experience necessary to move up the lineup and even fill in on the power play if injuries pile up. Dadonov was limited to 23 points in 51 regular-season outings in 2023-24, and he added seven points in 19 playoff contests.
Dadonov registered an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 1.
Dadonov has a goal and three assists over his last five contests. The winger has benefited from taking on a larger role while Roope Hintz (upper body) is out. Dadonov has seven points, 20 shots on net, 15 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 14 playoff outings, so even with his recent increased offense, he's still little more than a complementary part of the Stars' attack.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Collects assist in Game 6
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Dadonov notched an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Friday's 2-1 double-overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 6.
Dadonov has turned up the offense with three points and eight shots on net over his last four outings. The winger set up Jamie Benn's game-tying goal early in the third period. Dadonov is up to six points, 16 shots, 14 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 13 playoff appearances. Heading into the Western Conference Finals, the 35-year-old should be expected to remain in a third-line role.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Adds insurance tally
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Dadonov scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.
Dadonov tallied midway through the third period to shut down the Avalanche's hopes of a comeback. The winger has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going four contests without a point. Dadonov has three goals, two assists, 12 shots on net and 13 hits over 11 playoff appearances while filling a bottom-six role.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Contributes helper in win
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Dadonov recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 3.
Dadonov ended a four-game slump when he set up the first of Tyler Seguin's two goals in the game. With four points and nine shots on net over 10 playoff appearances, Dadonov is doing a decent job at providing depth scoring for the Stars. He remains in a bottom-six role and is unlikely to produce consistent offense.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Scores from thin angle
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Dadonov scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
Dadonov struck late in the first period, scoring from the corner with a shot that banked in off Vegas goalie Logan Thompson. With two points through four playoff outings, Dadonov is offering some depth offense. He's clicked on a veteran line with Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin since the Stars had to shuffle their forwards due to injury absences for Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). Dadonov has added two shots on net, five hits and three blocked shots in the postseason.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Registers helper
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Dadonov notched an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Dadonov earned his first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The winger has mainly played in a bottom-six role, though he was promoted to the third line in Game 3 due to the absences of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). Dadonov produced 23 points in 51 regular-season outings, so he may be able to add a little depth scoring.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Ready to play Wednesday
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Dadonov (lower body) is set to be activated off long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday against St. Louis, according to Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest.
Dadonov was last in the lineup Feb. 10. He has 12 goals and 23 points in 50 outings in 2023-24. Dadonov will likely serve in a middle-six capacity now that he's healthy.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Game-time call Wednesday
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Dadonov (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Blues on Wednesday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Dadonov would probably benefit from getting into a contest before the playoffs, especially considering he has been on the shelf since Feb. 10 versus Montreal. Before getting hurt, the veteran forward was struggling to produce on offense with just three points in his previous nine outings. Even if Dadonov does play Wednesday, it will likely be in a bottom-six role.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Could be back for playoffs
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Dadonov (lower body) is skating on his own, and coach Pete DeBoer is hopeful the 35-year-old winger will be a "possibility" for the playoffs, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
It sounds like Dadonov may miss the rest of the regular season, but he could be ready to return to a bottom-six role at some point once postseason play gets underway. He's picked up 12 goals and 23 points through 50 contests this season.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Shifts to LTIR
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Dadonov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Sunday.
In a corresponding move, Matej Blumel was recalled from AHL Texas. Dadonov was expected to be out four-to-six weeks due to a lower-body fracture, so his move to LTIR won't impact his timetable. He has generated 12 goals, 23 points and 66 shots on net over 50 games this season.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Out 4-6 weeks
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Dadonov (lower body) will be out 4-6 weeks according to general manager Jim Nill, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. Per CapFriendly, Dadonov was also placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Dadonov was deemed out indefinitely with a lower-body fracture earlier Tuesday, but his timeline has now been clarified. He's the only injured player on the Stars' NHL roster for now, so they don't have a pressing need to make a move. If the team calls up a forward, Logan Stankoven or Mavrik Bourque figure to be the top options at AHL Texas to get the call.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Out indefinitely
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Dadonov will be out indefinitely due to a lower-body fracture, according to Stars' radio host Owen Newkirk.
Dadonov was injured in Saturday's 3-2 win over Montreal. He has contributed 12 goals and 23 points in 50 games this season. Ty Dellandrea is projected to fill in on the third line in Tuesday's contest versus Carolina.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Two goals Wednesday
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Dadonov scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Dadonov put Dallas ahead 2-1 late in the first period, powering his way through the Leafs' defense before beating Ilya Samsonov with a wrister. Dadonov then tallied a second goal in the final frame on a penalty shot, tying the game 3-3. The 34-year-old winger had gone seven games without a goal prior to Wednesday's contest, picking up just one assist in that span. Overall, Dadonov is up to 12 goals and 23 points through 49 games while working in a bottom-six role with the Stars.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Hands out helper Thursday
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Dadonov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.
Dadonov was on the fourth line Thursday. He appears to have swapped places with Sam Steel, who has played on the third line in recent games. Dadonov's helper snapped his four-game point drought, but his current assignment doesn't bode well for consistent offense even with the Stars' scoring balance. The 34-year-old winger is at 21 points, 60 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 46 appearances. He could be healthy scratched if he enters a lengthy drought.
