Geekie scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
Just two games after his first NHL goal, Geekie deposited the first game-winner of his career. The 20-year-old has gotten off to a modest start with three points, 10 shots on net, 11 hits, six blocked shouts, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over his first 10 NHL contests. The Lightning's forward depth has been lackluster, so Geekie should continue to feature in a middle-six role at even strength while also being a factor on the second power-play unit, though he could grow into a larger role as the season progresses.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Gets first NHL goal
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Geekie scored his first NHL goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
After dominating the preseason, Geekie has found the regular season a lot harder to handle. He has one goal, one assist, six shots and seven hits through eight outings. Geekie has always had great hands and showed off his quick release on a one-timer from the high slot for his first NHL goal in Saturday's contest. He's the Bolts' top young player, and his future is in the top six.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Earns first career assist
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Geekie logged an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Devils.
It took Geekie six games to earn his first career point, which was a primary helper on the second of Brandon Hagel's three goals in the second period. Geekie has added three shots on net, six hits, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating so far. The 20-year-old forward has held down a middle-six role, and while dynasty managers will want to hold onto him, he's yet to do enough to be a factor in redraft formats.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Sees workload increase in practice
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Geekie saw a bigger role as the right wing on the third line while also working with the second power-play unit during Sunday's practice session, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Geekie said Sunday that he hasn't yet been told whether he has made Tampa Bay's Opening Night roster, but he seems to be trending toward beginning the year with the Lightning following a solid camp. Coach Jon Cooper said that Geekie hasn't given the team any excuses to send him down, and the young forward impressed over the past few weeks. Geekie was suspended for Friday's preseason game against Carolina but will be available for the start of the regular season.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Having disciplinary hearing
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Geekie will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for leaving the bench Wednesday for the purpose of starting a fight versus the Lightning.
Geekie picked up 19 minutes in penalties for his first period fight with Josh Davies of the Lightning, including a minor for instigating. as well as a misconduct. The 20-year-old is expected to crack the Lightning lineup, although he is likely to fill a bottom-six role this season.
