Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Three goals in last two games
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Goncalves scored twice Thursday in a 4-1 win over Detroit. He fired five shots.
Both of his goals came in the third period. His second stood as the winner. Goncalves has three goals in two games since his return from injury. He also has six shots, five hits and three blocks in that span. Goncalves has 10 goals and 13 assists in 56 games; both are career marks.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Goal in return from injury
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Goncalves (lower body) scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Columbus.
It was his first game back after missing four contests due to a lower-body injury, and his hands looked great. Goncalves tipped a Victor Hedman shot in the slot that went over Elvis Merzlikins' left shoulder. It was Goncalves' eighth goal of the season, which matched his career mark, and it set a new career high in points with 21.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Returning to action
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Goncalves (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's home contest versus Columbus, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Goncalves missed the last four games as a result of his lower-body issue. The 25-year-old skated on the second line with Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point during Tuesday's morning skate, and Goncalves also worked with the No. 2 power-play unit, both of which boost his fantasy outlook.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Out Sunday
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Goncalves (lower body) won't play Sunday night against the Sabres, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Goncalves hasn't played in any of the Lightning's three games in March so far due to injury, and he is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 54 games on the season. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Ruled out Saturday
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Goncalves (lower body) will be unavailable against Toronto on Saturday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
General manager Julien BriseBois said that Goncalves is day-to-day. The 25-year-old forward will miss his third straight game after he was injured Feb. 28 against the Sabres. Goncalves has seven goals and 20 points over 54 games this season. It's unclear if he will be ready to return against Buffalo on Sunday.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Dealing with lower-body issue
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Goncalves is sidelined with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Thursday.
Goncalves has already been ruled out for Thursday's clash with the Jets, but his day-to-day classification could open the door for him to return for Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. Once given the all-clear, the natural center should retake a bottom-six role, especially with Dominic James (leg) sidelined for the rest of the regular season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Out for at least two games
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Goncalves (undisclosed) won't be available for the start of Tampa Bay's four-game road trip, which begins against Minnesota on Tuesday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Goncalves will also sit out Thursday's matchup against Winnipeg, and he could miss additional playing time afterward. He sustained the injury in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Buffalo. He has produced seven goals, 20 points, 50 shots on net and 58 hits across 54 appearances this season. Due to the absence of Goncalves, Oliver Bjorkstrand is in line to occupy a top-six role.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Adds trio of points in win
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Goncalves tallied a goal, supplied two assists, and placed two shots on net in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Goncalves found the back of the net after dangling back and forth past Toronto's Anthony Stolarz. The goal not only resulted in a fight between Goncalves and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, but it also helped Nikita Kucherov eclipse the 700-assist mark in his career. Overall, the 25-year-old Goncalves is up to seven goals, 13 assists, 46 shots on net and 54 hits across 52 games this season. His three-point night brought his point total up to 20, which tied the career high he set in 60 regular-season games a year ago. The young forward also drew a favorable line assignment alongside Jake Guentzel on the second unit, which could make Goncalves a sneaky fantasy add in deeper leagues for the time being.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Nets game winner
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Goncalves scored a goal Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Kings.
Goncalves broke a 3-3 tie with just 1:41 left in the third period, and it stood as the winner. He has four points, including three assists, and six shots in his last four games. Goncalves is a bottom-six winger who occasionally plays up the lineup, but his overall production (four goals, eight assists; 36 games) isn't enough to make him valuable in the fantasy arena.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Tucks in goal in win
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Goncalves scored a goal in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Goncalves had been a healthy scratch for four games recently, and this was his second contest back in the lineup. The 24-year-old is stuck in a bottom-six role, so he shouldn't be expected to score a lot. He's up to three goals, eight points, 22 shots on net, 35 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 31 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Finds twine Thursday
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Goncalves scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.
The goal was Goncalves' first of the year. It sparked the Lightning's offense early in the second period, helping them overcome an early 2-0 deficit. Goncalves has added four assists, nine shots on net, 14 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 14 appearances. He's occupying a third-line role currently, so his offense may not be very consistent.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Three assists in last two games
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Goncalves delivered two assists in a 4-3 victory over the Bruins on Monday.
He, Jake Guentzel and Anthony Cirelli came out hot and accounted for the first two Tampa Bay goals. Goncalves finished 2024-25 with 20 points in 60 games, and he will obliterate that total quickly with this plum assignment. He already has three assists in his last two games.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Draws helper in loss
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Goncalves notched an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Goncalves has added five hits and a blocked shot over two games this season. While he's listed on the second line and second power-play unit, the reality is the Lightning lean heavily on their five best forwards for offense with mixed results for the depth players so far. Goncalves is in the latter group and will likely continue to see limited minutes, though that may not hurt his production much. He put up 20 points in 60 regular-season outings despite averaging just 12:48 of ice time last year, and he should be good for some natural scoring growth with more experience in his second campaign.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Staying in Tampa Bay
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Goncalves signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.
In his first full campaign with Tampa Bay, Goncalves provided eight goals, 20 points, 71 hits and a plus-7 rating over 60 regular-season appearances. The 24-year-old, selected by the Lightning in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft, will likely receive middle-six minutes in 2025-26, though he's capable of playing up and down the lineup.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Opens scoring in loss
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Goncalves scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
Goncalves' postseason should be considered encouraging, as the 24-year-old put up four points, four shots on net, 15 hits, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over five games. That follows his 20-point effort over 60 regular-season contests in his first full NHL campaign. Goncalves was mostly a bottom-six forward this year, but he averaged 16:54 of ice time in the playoffs compared to 12:48 per contest in the regular season. All signs point to him playing a larger role to begin 2025-26 once the pending restricted free agent gets a new deal signed.
Goncalves put up two assists and four hits in a 5-1 win over Florida on Saturday in Game 3.
Goncalves is coming off a 20-point (eight goals, 12 assists) rookie campaign in 2024-25, where he averaged 12:48 of ice time per game. His playing time has increased during the playoffs, and he logged 18:31 of action in Game 3. Goncalves has three assists and nine hits in three games this postseason but doesn't have a shot on goal yet.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Lights lamp in blowout win
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Goncalves scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-0 win over Utah.
Goncalves ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally. He had two assists in that stretch. The 24-year-old continues to see middle-six usage, though he's once again out of the mix for power-play time, which will likely limit his offense. For the season, he's produced five goals, 14 points, 43 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-3 rating across 50 outings.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: First NHL power-play goal
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Goncalves scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
It was his first NHL power-play goal. Goncalves has a goal in each of his last two games and his third in his last seven games. His fantasy value is limited -- he has just four goals, seven assists and 40 shots in 43 games this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Seven points in last 10 games
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Goncalves scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.
The marker stood as the winner. Goncalves ripped a wrist shot through a screen and past Logan Thompson early in the third period. The goal was his second this season and of his career. Goncalves has just nine points in 37 games in 2024-25, but seven (one goal, six assists) have come in his last 10 contests. He also has 17 shots in that span. Fantasy managers in deep formats may find him useful in the short term.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Keeps rolling Sunday
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Goncalves notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
Nikita Kucherov (upper body) was a last-minute scratch, and Goncalves moved over to right wing on the top line. Goncalves made good on head coach Jon Cooper's trust, picking up his fifth assist in the last six games when he set up a Victor Hedman tally in the first period. Goncalves spent a couple of weeks with AHL Syracuse in January, and it appears to have benefited his performance. He could be assigned to play with the minor-league team during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but it's likely Goncalves will be with the big club for most of the rest of the campaign. He has seven points, 30 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-3 rating over 33 appearances.
