Perbix scored a goal in a 3-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday.
It was his first goal of the season. He skated in off the left wing and stuffed in his own rebound. Perbix is a steady defender on the ice, and his offense may be on a slight uptick -- he has four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 games. But Perbix's contributions in secondary categories like hits (10) and blocks (six) are well off his 80 and 114 totals, respectively, in those categories in 2023-24. Keep an eye on him -- he needs to go on a run to gain fantasy relevance.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Snags helper in loss
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Perbix produced an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Senators.
Perbix was scratched in the Lightning's previous game but replaced Emil Lilleberg in the lineup Saturday. The 26-year-old Perbix has been limited to third-pairing minutes when he plays. He has one assist, one shot on goal, one hit, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. His minimal usage and the potential to be scratched make Perbix a non-factor for most fantasy formats.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Registers assist
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Perbix notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Perbix has a helper in three of his last five contests. He assisted on a Brayden Point tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. Perbix is up to 23 points, 50 shots on net, 66 hits, 100 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 69 appearances, filling a bottom-four role with no power-play usage.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: First point in eight games
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Perbix put up an assist Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Panthers.
It was his first point in eight games. Perbix has just four shots and one minor penalty in that span. On a more positive note, Perbix set a new career mark in points with 21 (two goals, 19 assists) in 65 games this season. He's not valuable in a fantasy setting at this point in his young career.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: First goal is game-winner
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Perbix scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Kings.
After helping to set up Brandon Hagel for the tying tally with less than five minutes left in regulation, Perbix got behind the Los Angeles defense and beat Cam Talbot with a backhand move for his first goal of the season. The 25-year-old Perbix has been a useful option in deep fantasy leagues of late, collecting five points in the last 10 games with 27 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-4 rating.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Two-apple night
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Perbix picked up two assists Thursday in a 6-0 win over the Sharks.
He had two secondary assists in the first six minutes of the game, first on a Brayden Point wrister at 1:41 and again on a Mikey Eyssimont tip-in at 6:03. Perbix played 18:51 and finished plus-3 with one hit. It was his third assist of the season (eight games). Perbix is a steady puckmover who won't get too many points, but he won't make too many mistakes, either.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Garners assist in Game 4
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Perbix registered an assist versus Toronto in Game 4 on Monday.
Perbix has tallied two assists through the first four games of the postseason while also recording four shots, eight hits and seven blocks. The blueliner has seen his minutes increase over the previous two games due to various injuries, including Erik Cernak (upper body) and Victor Hedman.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Scores goal in loss to Toronto
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Perbix netted a goal in Tampa Bay's 4-3 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
Perbix found the back of the net early in the second period to tie the contest at 2-2. That ended the 24-year-old rookie's 16-game scoring drought. He has five goals and 20 points in 68 contests this season.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Ice time dropping
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Perbix had three shots in 12:56 of ice time Thursday in a 4-3 shootout win over New Jersey.
Perbix's ice time has dropped from 20:03 a week ago (March 9). He has just one assist in his last 13 games, and while he may have a decent fantasy future, Perbix isn't a viable option for a contending fantasy squad at this point.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Three helpers in Tuesday's win
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Perbix notched three assists while adding three shots, three hits, a blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
It was a big performance for the rookie blueliner, who also dished three helpers in the final game before the All-Star break but has no other points in his last 10 games. Perbix's lack of power-play time limits his fantasy ceiling, but he continues to offer glimpses of what he could do in a bigger role. On the season, the 24-year-old has four goals and 18 points through 45 games.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Back with Lightning
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Perbix was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Perbix was temporarily sent down Sunday and brought back up Monday. The move was made after Rudolfs Balcers cleared waivers and was assigned to AHL Syracuse. Perbix has registered four goals, 11 assists, 63 shots on goal, 36 blocks and 40 hits in 38 games this season.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Reassigned to AHL
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Perbix was demoted to AHL Syracuse on Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
Perbix has 15 points through 38 games this season. He should be recalled before Tampa Bay's next game Feb. 6 against Florida.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Career night in win
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Perbix (upper body) set up three goals in a 5-2 win over the Kings on Saturday.
It was the first time in his career that he picked up three points in a game. All three were primary assists and he did it in just 15:18 of ice time. Perbix had missed four games with an upper body injury. Prior to the absence, he had four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games. Perbix has impressed as a rookie in a top-four role for the Bolts and has 18 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 39 games.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Ready to rock
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Perbix (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Perbix is expected to return to a second-pairing role following his four-game absence. He's picked up four goals, 12 points and a plus-9 rating while averaging 15:04 of ice time through 35 contests this season.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Out again Saturday
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Perbix (upper body) won't play Saturday against Calgary, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Perbix, who last played Jan. 14 against St. Louis, will miss a fourth consecutive contest this week. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Perbix has 12 points, 62 shots on goal, 32 blocks and 35 hits through 35 games.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Not expected to play Thursday
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Perbix (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game versus the Oilers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Perbix will miss his third straight game with the injury. His absence allows Haydn Fleury to retain his place in the Lightning's lineup. Perbix's next chance to play is Saturday in Calgary.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Perbix (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Wednesday against Vancouver, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.
Perbix, who missed Monday's 4-1 win against Seattle, is considered day-to-day, so perhaps he'll be an option for Thursday's game versus Edmonton. He has four goals and 12 points in 35 contests this season. Haydn Fleury drew into the lineup Monday and might play again Wednesday.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Exits after heavy hit
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Perbix (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Blues, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Perbix posted a goal and an assist in the first two periods of the game, but he exited late in the second after he was on the receiving end of a heavy hit. The 24-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's game in Seattle. If he can't play, Haydn Fleury or Cal Foote would likely take his spot in the lineup.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: Signs two-year extension
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Perbix signed a two-year contract extension with Tampa Bay on Monday worth $2.25 million.
Perbix has skated in 29 games with the Lightning this season. The 24-year-old rookie blueliner has posted three goals, five assists, 47 shots on net, 31 blocks and 32 hits. Perbix has spent the majority of the year on a pairing with Mikhail Sergachev.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: No points in last nine games
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Perbix has gone pointless in nine games since his return from injury.
Perbix had been a bit of a fantasy revelation before his injury (lower body), but the offense has dried up since. He does have 12 blocked shots, nine hits and 19 shots in those nine games. And Perbix's ice time in that span has ranged from just over 10 minutes to just shy of 23. His potential remains, but he needs some time to grow into the NHL.
