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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Recalled by Tampa Bay
Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.
Goncalves was sent to the AHL on Saturday but will rejoin the Lightning a few days later. Over two appearances with Tampa Bay this year, he's logged two hits and a minus-1 rating while averaging 10:12 of ice time. He could enter the lineup for Thursday's game against Winnipeg if Brayden Point (lower body) is unavailable.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Back in AHL
Goncalves was sent to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.
The 23-year-old winger was reassigned to the Crunch after playing a pair of games with the Lightning this week. Goncalves had one shot on goal and two hits while averaging 10:12 of ice time. Goncalves had four assists in four AHL games before his recall.
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Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: Slings helper Thursday
Lilleberg notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Flyers.
Lilleberg has been a rotational option on defense for the Lightning, though he could stick in the lineup if Erik Cernak (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Thursday's game. Through 11 appearances, Lilleberg has three assists, four shots on net, 16 hits, eight blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He'll likely see bottom-four usage when he plays.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Strong game but little support
Vasilevskiy made 31 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.
The loss wasn't on Vasilevskiy -- his teammates need to put a few goals on the board, especially against the poor-performing Flyers. The netminder is 0-2-1 since winning his 299th NHL game Oct. 30 against the Avalanche. The team doesn't play again for a week, so Vasy will get a chance to hit the 300-win mark next Thursday at home against the Jets.
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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Five-game, nine-point streak
Kucherov scored a goal Thursday in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Flyers.
He opened the scoring in the last minute of the first period with a wraparound goal. It was the Bolts' only goal. Kucherov has nine points (three goals, six assists) during a five-game point streak, but we're sure he'd give up that streak to end the Bolts' four-game losing streak.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Leaves game after blocked shot
Cernak did not return to Thursday's game versus the Flyers after blocking a shot in the second period, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
There was no update on Cernak's status after the game. The 27-year-old's heavily defensive playing style often leads to him needing attention at times during games. He'll have the benefit of an extended break in the schedule for the Lightning -- their next game is next Thursday versus the Jets.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Ruled out against Philadelphia
Point (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Flyers, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Point sustained his injury Sunday against Winnipeg and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game Thursday. However, the 28-year-old skated Thursday morning, and he'll have a week to recover before the Lightning take on the Jets on Nov. 14. Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli should continue to play alongside Nikita Kucherov on the top line during Thursday's matchup against the Flyers.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Expected to start Thursday
Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun, and is slated to guard the home crease versus Philadelphia on Thursday.
Vasilevskiy is 6-5-0 with a 2.59 GAA and a .903 save percentage this season. He was a top-three NHL goaltender for six seasons heading into the 2023-24 campaign, but he hasn't looked the same since undergoing back surgery during training camp in September of 2023. Vasilevskiy will face the Flyers, who are averaging only 2.62 goals per game.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Grabs helper in loss
Cirelli notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.
Cirelli filled in as the top-line center with Brayden Point (lower body) unavailable Tuesday. It was in that role where Cirelli fed defenseman Nick Perbix for the game's opening goal at 2:39 of the second period. Cirelli is off to a great start with 13 points, 19 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 contests. He's usually on the second line, but he's got strong enough two-way chops to move up when necessary.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Four-game, five-point streak
Hedman scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis.
He wired a slap shot from the top of the left circle after a Blues turnover. Hedman is in the midst of a four-game, five-point road scoring streak (one goal, four assists), and his 13 points in as many games put him in a tie with Neal Pionk for third in the NHL behind Cale Makar and Josh Morrissey. Hedman is on pace for career highs in shots (239) and blocks (145).
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: On precipice of major record
Vasilevskiy made 20 saves in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.
The game was tight throughout, with the Blues holding a slim 2-1 lead until the 8:51 mark of the third. Vasilevskiy has lost two straight games after ringing up three consecutive wins. His next win will be his 300th, and he'll shatter a 61-year-old record for the quickest NHL goaltender to reach that number. Jacques Plante is the record holder at 528 games, but Vasy has played just 488 games. Vasilevskiy came into 2024-25 looking to rebound from what was his worst statistical season of his career, but he's seen some struggles. His 2.59 GAA and .903 save percentage are decent, but he hasn't stolen games for the Bolts this season.
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Lightning's Nick Perbix: First goal of season
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 Nikita Kucherov: Moves into NHL scoring lead
Kucherov had two assists in a 3-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday.
He's on a four-game, eight-point streak that includes six assists. Kucherov has moved into the NHL scoring lead with 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists), and he has 50 shots and 10 hits. Seven of his points (one goal, six assists) have come on the power play.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Summoned from AHL
Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.
Goncalves has four assists in four AHL outings this season. He will occupy a bottom-six role in Tuesday's lineup versus St. Louis because Brayden Point (lower body) is unavailable.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Won't play Tuesday
Point (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Blues, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Point will miss at least one game after being injured in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Winnipeg. He has compiled eight goals, 13 points and 21 shots on net across 12 appearances this season. Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli will play on the top line with Nikita Kucherov in Point's absence, while Mitchell Chaffee will get a look with the first power-play unit.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Starting in St. Louis
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday versus the Blues.
Vasilevskiy's three-game winning streak ended in a 5-3 loss to Minnesota on Friday. He has a 6-4-0 record with one shutout, a 2.54 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 10 appearances this campaign. St. Louis ranks 24th in the league with 2.67 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.47 | 3.11 | 17.8 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Point C Brayden Point C | Lower Body |
| E. Cernak D Erik Cernak D | Undisclosed |
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