Cotter scored a goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Cotter has four points, 13 hits and a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. The 24-year-old provided an insurance tally late in the third period to help the Devils pull away with the win. The power forward has seven goals, five assists, 26 shots on net, 52 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating across 19 appearances. Cotter is likely to continue filling a middle-six role, though he's not expected to be a factor on the power play.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Helps in win
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Cotter picked up an assist, two shots on net, one block and five hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
In a battle for a puck in the corner, Cotter managed to direct it with his skate to Erik Haula, who set up Jonas Siegenthaler for the Devils' third goal. The third-line winger's hot start to the season has faded a bit, but Cotter has points in two straight and 10 points over 16 outings. Whether he's scoring or not, Cotter makes opponents feel his presence; he's up to a team-high 53 hits.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Offers assist in win
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Cotter logged an assist and four hits in Monday's 3-0 win over the Oilers.
Cotter's offense has stabilized a bit with three points over his last five contests. He also has four PIM and 13 hits in that span as he continues to bring some energy in a third-line role. The 24-year-old forward is up to nine points, 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 15 appearances this season.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Tallies in Sunday's win
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Cotter scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
Cotter has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going three contests without a point. The 24-year-old forward saw 15:54 of ice time Sunday, his second-highest total of the season, though he remains in a third-line role. He's contributed six goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 33 hits, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances, offering physical play and steady depth offense.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Adds assist in overtime loss
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Cotter notched an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.
After a hot start to the campaign, Cotter has been limited to two points over his last seven games. The 24-year-old winger has seen the occasional top-six look, but his playing style is best suited for third-line usage. He's at five goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 31 hits, six PIM and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances. Cotter's ability to rack up hits gives him some appeal in deep formats, though he can be streamed when his offense is hot.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Pots two goals in win
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Cotter tallied two goals on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Capitals.
Cotter has been scorching to start the season with four goals and five points in his first four games. The 24-year-old could have a breakout year in the high-octane offense of the Devils. However, he is unlikely to maintain his current scoring pace. After all, he recorded a career-high 25 points in 76 regular-season contests with Vegas in 2023-24.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Nets game-winner Saturday
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Cotter scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
Cotter has enjoyed a hot start to the season with two goals and an assist over his first two games. The 24-year-old has added four shots on net, three hits and a plus-3 rating. He was occasionally shuffled out of the lineup during his time with the Golden Knights over the last two years, but he looks set to see consistent bottom-six minutes with the Devils. If his offense follows him back stateside, he should be able to surpass the 25-point campaign he produced in 2023-24.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Two points in win
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Cotter scored an empty-net goal and picked up an assist in a 4-1 victory over Buffalo on Friday.
Cotter was part of a three-player deal between the Devils and Golden Knights back in June, and he impressed in his New Jersey debut. Despite a fourth-line role that came with just 10:13 of ice time, the Michigan-born winger still managed to pick up two points and seal the game with his empty-net tally.
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Devils' Paul Cotter: Acquired in deal
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New Jersey obtained Cotter and a 2025 third-round pick from Vegas on Saturday in exchange for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid.
Cotter collected seven goals, 25 points, 100 shots on net and 233 hits in 76 games during the 2023-24 campaign. He could occupy a bottom-six role with the Devils next season while seeing some power-play time.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Logs helper in win
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Cotter notched an assist in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
Cotter has three helpers over his last eight outings, and he's also racked up 21 hits in that span. His heavy playing style is a good fit for the bottom six and could also have value in the playoffs, if he's able to keep his place in the lineup once Mark Stone (spleen) and William Carrier (upper body) return. Cotter has 25 points, 99 shots on net, 226 hits and a minus-9 rating through 73 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Gets on scoresheet with helper
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Cotter notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.
Cotter had been scratched for five of the previous six games, but he got into the lineup when William Carrier (upper body) couldn't play Tuesday. The helper snapped a five-game slump for Cotter. The 24-year-old forward has 23 points, 95 shots on net, 205 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 66 contests, but he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the lineup when the Golden Knights are at or near full health up front.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Dishes two assists in loss
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Cotter registered a pair of assists in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Sabres.
This was Cotter's first multi-point effort since Dec. 21. The 24-year-old has a career-high 22 points, 85 shots on net, 190 hits and 37 PIM through 60 appearances. He's also earned four power-play points, including one of his assists Saturday. Cotter saw 17:23 of ice time in the blowout loss, and he could join Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson on the top line if Brendan Brisson is removed from that spot at some point.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Sparks comeback push
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Cotter scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
Cotter snapped a six-game point drought with his second-period tally, which got the Golden Knights on the board after they fell behind 3-0. The 24-year-old forward is up to 20 points, 85 shots on net, 188 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 59 appearances this season. While he's had some top-six looks, he's most often played on the third line in recent weeks, providing physicality and energy with limited offense.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Chips in with helper
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Cotter logged an assist, four shots on goal and five hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.
Cotter picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a one-game absence due to an illness. The 24-year-old winger is up to 20 points, 79 shots on net, 166 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 55 outings. He's on track for a career year virtually across the board as he continues to log middle-six minutes and occasional power-play time.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Unavailable Monday
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Cotter (illness) will not suit up Monday against Minnesota.
Cotter tallied a point in each of his last four games after an 11-game scoring drought. The 24-year-old should be back in the lineup Saturday against Carolina barring a setback. Sheldon Rempal was promoted from AHL Henderson and is expected to dress in Cotter's absence.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Assists in consecutive contests
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Cotter notched an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes.
Cotter helped out on a Chandler Stephenson tally in the first period. The helper extended Cotter's point streak to four games (one goal, three assists). The 24-year-old has a career-high 19 points with 68 shots on net, 146 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 52 appearances this season. He can provide some fantasy value in deeper formats that value physicality while he's logging top-six minutes.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Garners helper
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Cotter logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oilers.
Cotter helped out on a go-ahead goal by Chandler Stephenson in the third period. With a goal and two assists over his last three games, Cotter has fared well with more responsibility in a top-six role. The winger is up to 18 points through 51 outings, matching his production from 55 contests a year ago. Cotter has added 138 hits, 66 shots on net, 33 PIM and a minus-9 rating while moving all around the lineup in 2023-24.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Snaps drought with helper
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Cotter registered an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Cotter set up Sheldon Rempal's tally in the first period. The helper was Cotter's first point in 12 January outings. The 24-year-old has generally been a good depth forward for Vegas this season, and his slump came at a time where the team's injuries prevented him from being scratched. Cotter is at 16 points, 60 shots on net, 136 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 49 appearances. Despite the lengthy slump, he's still on track to eclipse the 20-point mark for the first time in his career.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Two points in loss
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Cotter scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Lightning.
Cotter had been limited to one helper over his previous five outings. After a mostly quiet November, the 24-year-old has earned seven points across his last 12 contests. Cotter has five goals, 13 points, 47 shots on net, 109 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 34 appearances, playing mainly in a bottom-six role.
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Golden Knights' Paul Cotter: Records helper Friday
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Cotter posted an assist, three shots on goal and six hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.
Cotter set up Jack Eichel for a go-ahead goal in the third period. Over his last nine games, Cotter has contributed a goal and four assists despite playing in a bottom-six role. His offense won't stay at that level long-term, but he offers high-end physicality. The 24-year-old is at 11 points, 103 hits, 42 shots on net, 27 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 31 outings this season, mainly as a third-line option.
