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Goncalves (lower body) won't play Sunday night against the Sabres, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Goncalves hasn't played in any of the Lightning's three games in March so far due to injury, and he is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 54 games on the season. His next chance at a return will be Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Between pipes Sunday
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Johansson will guard the road goal against the Sabres on Sunday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Johansson will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Andrei Vasilevskiy played in Saturday's 5-2 win over Toronto. The 30-year-old Johansson has gone 10-8-1 this campaign with a 2.98 GAA and an .890 save percentage across 21 appearances. Buffalo ranks seventh in the league with 3.40 goals per game this season.
Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Buries power-play tally
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Bjorkstrand scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Bjorkstrand had the third goal in a span of 2:36 during the second period for the Lightning. He had been limited to one helper over his previous five outings. Bjorkstrand is up to 11 goals, 29 points (14 on the power play), 107 shots on net, 56 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating across 61 appearances this season. He mainly plays in a middle-six role, though his spot on the first power-play unit boosts his fantasy value.
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Lightning's Corey Perry: Goal in first game back
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Perry scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.
It was his first game back as a member of the Lightning after being acquired from Los Angeles on Friday. Perry previously played for Tampa Bay in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 campaigns. He had 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) in 50 games with the Kings this season. Perry's goal in Saturday's game stood as the winner. He's on the fourth line, but logged time on the second power-play unit.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Second in wins
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Vasilevskiy made 27 saves in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy snapped a personal three-game losing streak with Saturday's victory. The triumph was his 29th of the season, which is second only to Utah's Karel Vejmelka, who has 30 wins. Vasilevskiy is fourth overall in the NHL in GAA (2.28) and save percentage (.914). He has been a superb fantasy option this season.
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Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: First points since return
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Cirelli delivered two assists in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
He didn't have a point in three straight outings before Saturday's contest after returning from a four-game absence due to an injury. Cirelli has 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists), 97 shots and a plus-26 rating in 53 games this season. His winning percentage at the dot is 48.6 percent. Cirelli has more value on the ice than in the fantasy arena, but he does heat up offensively from time to time.
Point scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.
The game was his 700th regular-season contest in the NHL. Point is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (one goal, three assists; four shots). He has nine points, including four goals, in six games since the Olympic break.
Hagel had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Toronto.
It was Hagel's first multi-point game since Feb. 1 against Boston. Over 56 appearances this season, he's third in team with 57 points and second on the club with 29 goals. Hagel has struggled to kickstart his offense after the Olympics, posting just two goals and one assist in six outings since his return from Italy.
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Lightning's Jake Guentzel: Keeps marching at career pace
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Guentzel had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Guentzel is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (one goal, three assists). He has 27 goals, 40 assists and 166 shots in 61 games this season. Guentzel is on a 90-point pace so far, which would set a new career high.
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Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: First goal since December
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McDonagh scored a goal in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
It was McDonagh's first goal in 11 games, a span that was interrupted by a five-week injury absence. His last goal came against Carolina on Dec. 20. McDonagh has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 28 appearances this season while adding 42 blocked shots and 26 shots on net.
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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Four straight 100-point seasons
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Kucherov had four assists in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Kucherov has four consecutive 100-point regular seasons and six in his career. He's among elite company. Kucherov is tied with Leon Draisaitl (four from 2021-22 to 2024-25) for the third-most among players born and trained outside of North America. Peter Stastny delivered 100 points six seasons in a row (1980-81 to 1985-86), and Jari Kurri hit the century mark five seasons in a row (1982-83 to 1986-87). Kucherov sits third in the NHL in points this campaign, but his 1.75 points per game is the best in the league.
Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: Set to miss at least two weeks
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Lilleberg will be out for at least two weeks due to a facial fracture, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Saturday.
Lilleberg suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice. He has accounted for two goals, four assists, 28 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and 60 hits across 35 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to face Maple Leafs
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Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks, indicating he will defend the road net against Toronto on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy has gone 0-3-0 in his last three outings while surrendering 12 goals on 64 shots. He has a 28-10-3 record this season with two shutouts, a 2.28 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 41 appearances. Toronto is tied for 14th in the league with 3.16 goals per game during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Ruled out Saturday
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Goncalves (lower body) will be unavailable against Toronto on Saturday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
General manager Julien BriseBois said that Goncalves is day-to-day. The 25-year-old forward will miss his third straight game after he was injured Feb. 28 against the Sabres. Goncalves has seven goals and 20 points over 54 games this season. It's unclear if he will be ready to return against Buffalo on Sunday.
Lightning's Nick Paul: Expect to miss another week or two
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Paul (undisclosed) is still out for a week or two, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Friday.
Paul remains on long-term injured reserve, but a timeline has been established. It's unclear if he's resumed on-ice activities at this time, but he should be able to soon. The 30-year-old will likely be a middle-six option once he is healthy again.
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Lightning's Corey Perry: Returns to Tampa Bay
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Perry was acquired by the Lightning from the Kings on Friday in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Perry played two seasons with the Lightning in 2021-22 and the following year, generating 31 goals and 65 points across 163 regular-season games. The 40-year-old veteran had 11 goals and 28 points in 50 games with the Kings prior to his trade to Tampa Bay.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Third straight loss
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Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.
Vasilevskiy has lost three straight games and allowed 12 goals in that span, while the Bolts have lost four straight. Despite the slump, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried. Vasilevskiy is 28-10-3 with a 2.28 GAA and .914 save percentage in 41 games this season.
