Predators' Philip Tomasino: Gets first point of season
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Tomasino recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.
With the Predators still struggling to put good performances together, Tomasino was given a chance in the lineup after a seven-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old could have a longer run in the lineup since Thomas Novak (upper body) and Colton Sissons (upper body) are both questionable to play Thursday versus the Panthers and beyond. Tomasino has just one assist with six shots on net and four hits over five outings this season, so fantasy managers will want to see more offense out of him.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Lacking playing time
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Tomasino was a healthy scratch for the sixth game in a row when he sat out Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
Tomasino began the campaign in a bottom-six role, but he appears to have been leapfrogged by Zachary L'Heureux. In his four appearances, Tomasino has just five shots on net, two hits and a minus-2 rating while averaging 9:27 of ice time. He'll likely get another look eventually, but his 32-point rookie campaign from 2021-22 is starting to look more and more like an anomaly.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Nabs one-year pact
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Tomasino secured a one-year, $825,000 deal from Nashville on Wednesday.
Tomasino was only a part-time player with the Predators last season, logging 41 regular-season games in which he generated seven goals and 13 assists, including four power-play points. With the 23-year-old center now under contract, he should be in the mix for a spot in the bottom six -- though he may have to split his time between the NHL and AHL this season.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Dropped to minors
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Tomasino was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Tomasino has generated seven goals, 20 points and 62 shots on net over 41 NHL appearances this season. Nashville also recalled forwards Egor Afanasyev and Mark Jankowski on Monday.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Two points in OT loss
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Tomasino recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.
Tomasino set up Michael McCarron's opening goal in the first period before extending Nashville's lead to 2-0 later in the frame, powering past the Senators' defense before beating Mads Sogaard with a wrister. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for Tomasino, who'd been a healthy scratch in the Predators' last two contests. Overall, he's up to 19 points through 39 games this season.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Contributes helper Saturday
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Tomasino logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.
Tomasino has three points over his last five contests, and he's been in the lineup for each of the last 14 games. The 22-year-old was a frequent healthy scratch early on, but he has a leg up on Cody Glass and Kiefer Sherwood at this point in the campaign. Tomasino is at 17 points, 56 shots on net, 25 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 35 outings overall, one point shy of matching his production from 31 contests last season.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: First career two-goal game
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Tomasino scored two goals Thursday in a 4-2 victory over the Flyers.
It was Tomasino's first career multi-goal game. His second goal was pure skill -- he took a quick pass and ripped a shot over Samuel Ersson's blocker shoulder. The goal stood as the winner. It took Tomasino 23 games to get his first goal and now he has two in one contest and three in his last three games. He also has four points (three goals, one assist) in his last four games. Tomasino has been slow to develop and is behind his pace from last season, but he bears watching to see if this little run boosts his confidence.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Nets first goal of season
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Tomasino found the back of the net in a 6-3 loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.
Tomasino earned his first tally and second point in seven appearances this season. The 22-year-old has been a healthy scratch in six of Nashville's last nine contests, so his fantasy value is minimal at this time. Perhaps his goal Thursday will at least motivate the Predators to keep him in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Returns to lineup Saturday
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Tomasino returned from a three-game stint as a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Maple Leafs.
Tomasino was held scoreless during the contest and saw just 7:55 of ice time, spending most of his time on the fourth line with Juuso Parssinen and Liam Foudy. Given his marginal role in the Preds' lineup, Tomasino doesn't warrant much fantasy attention at the present time.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Reporting to AHL
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Tomasino was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Tomasino registered five goals and 18 points in 31 games with the Predators this season. He will get to continue playing in the AHL during the Calder Cup Playoffs. Tomasino accounted for 12 goals and 32 points in 38 minor-league contests this year.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Scoring run continues
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Tomasino scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.
Don't look now, but the 21-year-old Mississauga native now has a very respectable 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 24 games since being recalled from AHL Milwaukee in February. Given the number of injuries to the Preds' regular top-six players, such as Filip Forsberg (upper body), Matt Duchene (hand) and Ryan Johansen (leg), Tomasino has been promoted to a scoring-line role. Over his last 10 games, he has averaged 16:43 TOI (2:41 on the power play), making him an attractive late-season pickup in most fantasy formats.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Gets two points Tuesday
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Tomasino collected a goal and an assist in Nashville's 7-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday.
Tomasino earned his second multi-point game in six contests, and he's contributed two goals and seven points in that span. The 21-year-old, whose season debut was Feb. 13, has made a great impression, providing four goals and 13 points through 18 outings for the campaign. His efforts Tuesday set the tone for Nashville, with Tomasino's goal and assist both coming in the first period.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Logs helper in loss
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Tomasino picked up an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
Tomasino's assist came on Roman Josi's goal 19:35 into the third period, the Predators' lone tally in the loss. With Thursday's helper, Tomasino has points in three straight games, recording a goal and three assists in that span. The 21-year-old forward is up to 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 15 games this season. Tomasino still offers some untapped scoring potential. He could be worth a look while playing a top-line role due to injuries in Nashville's top six.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: One of each in overtime win
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Tomasino scored a power-play goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks.
Tomasino opened the scoring at 9:01 of the first period with his third goal of the season. His next impact was arguably bigger, as he set up Thomas Novak on the game-winning goal in overtime. Tomasino had been held off the scoresheet over the previous two games after missing one with an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old forward is up to three goals, eight points (four on the power play), 25 shots, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season. He should continue to get a long look in the top six as the Predators compete for a playoff spot.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: In action against Yotes
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Tomasino (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Arizona on Thursday, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Tomasino has put up decent numbers in limited action this season, notching two goals and four assists in 10 NHL games. Even with decent offensive upside, Tomasino will likely remain in a bottom-six role, though he could see some opportunities with the man advantage.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Unavailable Monday
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Tomasino (upper body) is considered day-to-day and will not suit up Monday against Vancouver.
Tomasino was injured Saturday against Chicago and will now miss at least one game as a result. The 21-year-old has six points in 10 games since being promoted from AHL Milwaukee. Michael McCarron will play in Tomasino's absence.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Involved in paper move
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Tomasino was demoted to and then recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Tomasino has five points in nine games at the NHL level this season. He was shuffled in Friday's paper move to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Nets first NHL goal of 2022-23
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Tomasino provided a goal in a 5-4 shootout win over the Canucks on Tuesday.
Tomasino scored on the power play at 7:57 of the second period to put Nashville up 2-0. It was his first goal and second point in five games with Nashville this season. Tomasino, who was called up Tuesday, also has 12 goals and 32 points in 38 contests with AHL Milwaukee in 2022-23.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Up with Predators
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Tomasino was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, per the AHL transaction page.
Tomasino will play his fifth straight game with the Predators on Tuesday against Vancouver because Filip Forsberg (upper body) is still unavailable. The 21-year-old forward has one assist, eight shots on goal and eight hits in his previous four contests.
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Predators' Philip Tomasino: Dropped down a level
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Tomasino was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday, CapFriendly reports.
Tomasino has notched one assist in four NHL appearances this season. If Filip Forsberg (upper body) can't suit up against the Canucks on Tuesday, Tomasino could be brought back up.
