Koepke scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
Koepke ended a five-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 26-year-old started the season in excellent form, but he has predictably cooled off, though he remains firmly in a bottom-six role in the lineup. Koepke has produced four goals, four assists, 23 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-11 rating over 15 contests, giving him a chance to exceed the 20-point mark for the first time in his career as he finally looks to be an NHL regular.
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Bruins' Cole Koepke: Scores lone goal in overtime loss
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Koepke scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Utah.
Koepke has scored in back-to-back games, and he's up to three goals and three assists through six outings. The 26-year-old winger remains on the Bruins' fourth line for now, but with some of the team's middle-six forwards struggling early on, he could be due for a promotion. He's added 12 shots on net, a plus-9 rating and 19 hits, offering a bit of physicality and a strong defensive work rate in addition to his surprising success on offense.
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Bruins' Cole Koepke: Stays warm with opening goal
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Koepke scored a goal on four shots, added seven hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Koepke continues to be one of the best early stories in the league. His first-period tally Wednesday was his second goal and fifth point in five appearances, and his chemistry with Mark Kastelic and John Beecher has made that trio one of the Bruins' best lines early on. Koepke has added 17 hits and a plus-9 rating. He saw 14:00 of ice time Wednesday and could continue to see his role grow if he keeps up the strong play.
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Bruins' Cole Koepke: Chips in with helper
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Koepke produced an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Koepke has impressed alongside fellow fourth-liners Mark Kastelic and John Beecher early in the year. With four points, a plus-6 rating, 10 hits and three shots on goal, Koepke is proving early on why the Bruins were willing to give him a two-way contract on the first day of free agency. He won't sustain this scoring pace, but with 20 goals and 39 points over 53 AHL regular-season games with Syracuse last year, there is some talent in his style.
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Bruins' Cole Koepke: First goal as Bruin
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Koepke scored a goal on two shots, recorded two assists and had one hit in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.
Koepke scored his first as a member of the Bruins when he whacked at a puck that was initially stopped by Cayden Primeau. He also had assists on two goals by linemate Mark Kastelic, as Boston's fourth line made noise in the home opener. Koepke's marker turned out to the be game-winner.
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Bruins' Cole Koepke: Secures two-way deal
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Koepke signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Monday.
Koepke has played in 26 regular-season NHL games for the Lightning over the last two seasons, registering one goal, two assists and 21 shots. The 26-year-old winger is unlikely to break into the Bruins' lineup with any consistency this year and figures to serve primarily as a depth option with AHL Providence.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Sent back to minors
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Koepke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Koepke has played in just nine games at the NHL level this season in which he recorded two assists, 23 hits and nine shots while averaging a mere 6:42 of ice time. While Koepke figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups, he will likely spend the bulk of the season's remainder in the minors.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Ascends to top level
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Koepke was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Koepke played eight games with the Lightning earlier in the season, picking up a pair of assists. He was sent to the minors Dec. 11 and had 10 goals and eight helpers in 25 contests during his recent stay -- giving him 13 goals and 24 points in 36 AHL outings this season. Koepke is expected to be in the lineup versus Washington on Thursday.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Dropped to minors
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Koepke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Koepke has two assists, seven shots on goal and 16 hits in eight outings with the Lightning this season. He also has three goals and three helpers over 11 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign. If Steven Stamkos (illness) isn't ready to return Tuesday versus Vancouver, Austin Watson could re-enter the lineup.
Koepke was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.
Koepke had one goal and 32 hits in 17 games with the Lightning last season. He picked up three goals and three assists in 11 AHL contests this campaign prior to being called up to the big club. If Anthony Cirelli (upper body) can't play Saturday versus Edmonton, Koepke could make his season debut with Tampa Bay.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Re-signed by Lightning
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Koepke, who was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer, inked a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Koepke posted one goal in 17 games with the Lightning in 2022-23. He also contributed seven goals and 19 points in 52 contests with AHL Syracuse. The 25-year-old will likely start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, but he might be summoned by the big club during the season as an injury replacement.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Dropped to AHL
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Koepke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
This move indicates that Anthony Cirelli (shoulder) will likely be activated to make his season debut Saturday against Toronto. Koepke scored one goal and posted a minus-5 rating through 17 games before his demotion.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Back in action
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Koepke (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve for Monday's tilt with Buffalo, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Koepke missed the last three games while stuck on injured reserve. He has just one goal while averaging 9:09 of ice time through 15 games. The 24-year-old will jump back into a bottom-six role Monday.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Lands on IR
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Koepke (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Koepke missed his third straight game Friday and he's reportedly getting closer to a return. It's unclear if he'll get back in the lineup at some point during the Lightning's upcoming three-game road trip. The 24-year-old has one goal through 15 games this season.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Out again Monday
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Koepke (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday against Boston, per the NHL's media site.
Koepke will miss his second straight game Monday and it's still unclear what he's dealing with. His next chance to play will be Friday against the Blues, but in his absence, the Lightning will dress seven forwards.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Will miss Saturday's contest
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Koepke (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Nashville, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Koepke couldn't finish Thursday's game because of the injury. He has a goal in 15 games while averaging 9:09 of ice time this season. When Koepke's healthy, he'll likely serve in a primarily fourth-line role.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Departs late in Thursday's contest
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Koepke (undisclosed) was unable to finish Thursday's game versus the Flames, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Head coach Jon Cooper said a couple of guys were banged up after the game, with Koepke's absence late in the third period suggesting he's among those players. The rookie forward's status should be clarified prior to Saturday's contest in Nashville.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Secures first NHL tally
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Koepke scored a milestone goal and delivered a team-high five hits during Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Capitals.
Koepke, a rookie, is slowly earning more ice time. The 2018 sixth-round draft pick opened the season with 7:51 against the Rangers on Oct. 11. Six appearances later, he broke the 10-minute barrier against the Sharks on Oct. 29. During his 13th outing Sunday, Koepke scored his first goal while skating a season-high 12:14.
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Lightning's Cole Koepke: Still waiting on first NHL point
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Koepke remains without a point after 10 games of the season.
Koepke is averaging 8:34 per game and is minus-3 with 16 hits, nine shots and three blocked shots. He's a sturdy fourth-line winger that doesn't move the fantasy needle.
