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18-8-0 36
16-8-0 32
14-12-0 28
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Top Neal Pionk News

  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Produces assist in loss

    Pionk notched an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

    This was just the second time all year that Pionk was held to zero hits and zero blocked shots in a game. The defenseman made up for it by picking up his fifth point in the last five contests (one goal, four helpers. He's been better than usual on offense with 22 points (four goals, 18 assists), and he's added 49 shots on net, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 26 appearances.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Nabs helper Sunday

    Pionk produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

    Pionk has a goal and three assists over the last four games. That follows a stretch of five contests in which he failed to record a point. The 29-year-old blueliner is up to 21 points, 46 shots on net, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 25 outings this season. Pionk offers strong offense and steady all-around production from his second-pairing role, making him a trustworthy option for fantasy lineups whenever the Jets are in action.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Scores in Friday's loss

    Pionk scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

    Pionk found twine on a shot from the point in the third period, tying the game at 3-3. The defenseman has three points over his last three outings following a five-game slump. He's up to four goals -- one off of last year's total -- and 20 points while adding 44 shots, 38 hits, 38 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 24 appearances. Pionk's role is as steady as it gets on the second pairing and second power-play unit, so he's a safe and well-rounded blueliner for fantasy.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Adds two assists in win

    Pionk registered two assists, including one on the power play, fired three shots on goal and added two hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

    Pionk put an end to a five-game point drought when he set up Nino Niederreiter's go-ahead tally in the second period. In the third, Pionk also had the primary helper on an Alex Iafallo tally. After a hot October, Pionk's consistency has dropped in November, though he's still registered seven helpers over 12 outings this month. The defenseman has a total of 19 points (six on the power play), 41 shots on net, 36 hits, 35 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-12 rating across 22 appearances in his usual roles on the second pairing and second power-play unit.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Among NHL's top scoring defenders

    Pionk set up three goals in a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday.

    Don't look now, but Pionk is tied with teammate Josh Morrissey for second among NHL defensemen with 17 points. Pionk's best season came in 2019-20, when he rang up 45 points in 71 games. He's miles ahead of that pace with three goals, 14 assists, five power-play points and 33 shots in 16 games.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Logs assist in Saturday's win

    Pionk had an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

    Pionk's hot October has given way to a quieter November -- he has two helpers over his last five games. That was likely to happen anyway, as the 29-year-old is a solid scorer but certainly not a point-per-game threat. He has three goals, 11 assists, 33 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-10 rating through 15 outings overall. Pionk should continue to offer strong non-scoring production even if his offense fades further.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Contributes helper Friday

    Pionk managed an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Pionk got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row, and he's done so in eight of the Jets' first 11 games. The defenseman set up Mason Appleton's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. Pionk is offering a bit of everything early on with 13 points, 27 shots on net, 15 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating while playing on the second pairing and second power-play unit. The offense will fade eventually -- he's never finished with more than 45 points in a season -- but Pionk is looking like a strong blueliner for fantasy.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Lights lamp twice in big win

    Pionk scored two goals, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings.

    The veteran blueliner found the back of the net in the first and third periods, recording his first multi-goal performance since Oct. 19, 2022. Pionk has been one of the engines of Winnipeg's hot start to the season, piling up three goals and 12 points in 10 games with 25 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-5 rating.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Extends point streak to five games

    Pionk notched two assists, one shorthanded, in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

    The veteran blueliner extended his point streak to five games with the performance, a stretch in which he's collected one goal and nine points. Pionk's hot start to the campaign has come without the benefit of consistent power-play time, and once the undefeated Jets begin to cool down, his production will likely cool down as well.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Manages helper in overtime win

    Pionk provided an assist, six shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

    Pionk is off to a stellar start this season, and he's now on a four-game point streak. The 29-year-old defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 18 shots on net, 10 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through seven appearances. He remains in a top-four role, and with the Jets starting the year 7-0-0, Pionk has emerged as a strong secondary scoring threat from the blue line to complement Josh Morrissey.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Erupts for four points

    Pionk scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished three assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

    One of his helpers also came on the power play, as the Jets' second unit made some noise in this contest. Pionk is up to five points, seven shots on net, five hits, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over four games. The 29-year-old defenseman has been a little less physical than usual, but over time, he should average out to being an excellent depth option for category coverage.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Garners assist Wednesday

    Pionk produced an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Oilers.

    Pionk helped out on Mason Appleton's tally in the first period. A consistent all-around defenseman, Pionk has finished between 32 and 34 points in each of the last four years. Last season, he also had 220 hits and 118 blocked shots. The 29-year-old is expected to feature on the second pairing and second power-play unit, giving him modest upside for deeper fantasy formats that play a lot of categories.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Logs helper in loss

    Pionk notched an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

    Pionk helped out on a David Gustafsson tally in the first period. After posting 33 points for the second regular season in a row, Pionk should be able to offer solid offense and plenty of physical play from his second-pairing role in the playoffs. The 28-year-old blueliner had 220 hits, 118 blocked shots, 63 PIM and 146 shots on net over 82 regular-season outings.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Sends pair of assists

    Pionk registered two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.

    Pionk has six helpers and a plus-4 rating over seven contests in April. That matches his point total from all of March. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to offer steady all-around production in a top-four role. He's up to 33 points (eight on the power play), 146 shots on net, 219 hits, 115 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 81 contests. He's earned at least 30 points in five straight seasons.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Nabs helper in win

    Pionk logged an assist, six hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

    Pionk helped out on the second of Gabriel Vilardi's three goals in the game. With four helpers over his last five outings, Pionk is making steady contributions on offense. The defenseman is up to 29 points, 138 shots on net, 209 hits, 102 blocked shots, 57 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 76 appearances. If he can pick up one more point, he'll reach the 30-point mark for the fifth straight year.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Collects assist

    Pionk provided an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

    Pionk had posted just two helpers over his previous seven outings. He'd also fallen off defensively in that span, logging a minus-9 rating and just 10 blocked shots. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 28 points, 138 shots on net, 203 hits, 101 blocked shots, 55 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 75 appearances, putting him at risk of missing the 30-point mark for the first time as a Jet.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Two helpers vs. Edmonton

    Pionk grabbed a pair of assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers on Tuesday.

    Both of Pionk's helpers came in the third period, setting up Brenden Dillon before adding a second assist just a minute later on Sean Monahan's game-tying tally. It's just the second multi-point game of the year for the 28-year-old Pionk, his first since Oct. 24. He's up to 27 points (five goals, 22 assists) with a plus-7 rating through 72 games this season.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Playing after all

    Pionk (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday versus the Devils, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

    Nate Schmidt and Logan Stanley are both absent for warmups, which clears the way for Pionk to play after having been previously ruled out earlier in the day. He's expected to skate on the second pairing against New Jersey.

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  • Jets' Neal Pionk: Unavailable Thursday

    Pionk (illness) isn't expected to play Thursday versus New Jersey.

    Pionk has five goals, 25 points, 53 PIM and 187 hits in 68 contests this season. Colin Miller is expected to draw into the lineup and play alongside Brenden Dillon due to Pionk's absence.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 186 lbs
Birthplace: Omaha, NE
Age: 29
Experience: 7
Shoots: Right