Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Sends assist Tuesday
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Stephenson posted an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.
Stephenson helped out on the second of Mark Stone's goals in the game. While he was rarely a standout on offense after the first round, Stephenson provided a steady 20 points in 22 appearances this postseason. He added 35 shots on net, 31 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-3 rating. He's set to enter the last season of a four-year deal that carries a $2.75 million cap hit, and the 29-year-old's growth over the last couple of campaigns suggests his next deal will come with a much higher salary.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Two goals in Game 4 win
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Stephenson scored twice on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Panthers in Game 4.
Stephenson scored the first two goals of the game, and the Golden Knights would go on to win for a 3-1 series lead. Over his last 10 games, he's produced four goals and five assists while providing excellent all-situations play alongside Mark Stone and Brett Howden. Stephenson is up to 10 tallies, 19 points, 35 shots, 30 hits and 30 PIM through 21 playoff contests.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Gets two assists versus Florida
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Stephenson recorded two assists in a 7-2 victory over Florida in Game 2 on Monday.
Stephenson's first helper was registered during a Vegas power play. He's up to eight goals and 17 points in 19 playoff contests this year, including five points with the man advantage. Although Stephenson could be regarded as Vegas' third-line center behind Jack Eichel and William Karlsson, he's not your typical third-liner, logging 20:57 of ice time Monday after averaging 18:15 through his previous 18 playoff appearances.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Sets up power-play marker
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Stephenson logged a power-play assist, two hits and 12 PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Panthers in Game 1.
Stephenson set up Jonathan Marchessault's first-period marker. This was Stephenson's second point over his last five games -- the forward has slowed down a bit while playing in a third-line role of late. He's up to 15 points (four on the power play), 24 shots on net, 27 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 18 playoff contests.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Pots goal in loss
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Stephenson scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 5.
Stephenson put the Golden Knights ahead 2-1 early in the second period, but that was the extent of their offense for the game. He's picked up two goals and two helpers over five games versus the Stars in the Western Conference Finals. Stephenson is up to 14 points, 23 shots, 22 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 16 playoff contests overall.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Good to go
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Stephenson (illness) is expected to play in Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Stars, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Stephenson missed the morning skate with an illness, but he was always probable to play in this contest. Look for the 29-year-old to center the third line and see power-play time as usual. He has three points over the first two games of the series versus Dallas.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Dealing with illness
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Stephenson (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 3 against Dallas on Tuesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stephenson hasn't been ruled out for Tuesday's contest despite skipping the morning skate. He has produced seven goals and 13 points in 13 games this postseason. If Stephenson isn't feeling better before puck drop, Michael Amadio could draw back into the lineup.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Shines with overtime heroics
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Stephenson scored the overtime winner and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 Game 2 win over the Stars.
Stephenson's two-point night brings him to seven goals and 13 points through 13 playoff games. Of those 13 points, eight came in the first-round series against Winnipeg. After a quiet second round against Edmonton, Stephenson's heating back up with three points through two games against Dallas.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Adds insurance tally
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Stephenson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
The Golden Knights had a goal overturned for goalie interference just seconds earlier. Nicolas Roy sent a pass to the crease that Stephenson was able to poke past Jack Campbell for Vegas' last goal of the game. Stephenson is up to six tallies, four assists, 14 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through eight playoff contests, and he's been held off the scoresheet in just two of those games.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Nets game-winner in Game 1
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Stephenson scored a goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Stephenson's third-period tally held up as the game-winner. After tallying just 16 times in the regular season, Stephenson already has five goals and four helpers through six playoff outings. He's added nine shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating while playing a key two-way role. The Golden Knights will hope leaning on their depth with players like Stephenson will make the difference in this second-round series against the high-scoring Oilers.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Scores twice in win
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Stephenson scored a pair of goals and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Stephenson tallied 50 seconds into the game and added a power-play marker in the second period for the Golden Knights' last goal. The 29-year-old has had excellent chemistry with Mark Stone in what's listed as a third-line role -- though that duo has routinely seen ice time similar to top-six forwards. Stephenson concluded the first round with four goals and four assists over five contests.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Provides pair of helpers
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Stephenson notched two assists, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Jets in Game 4.
Stephenson set up Brett Howden's game-tying goal in the first period and also helped out on an Ivan Barbashev tally in the second. This was the third straight two-point game for Stephenson, who now has two goals and four helpers through playoff contests. Despite his third-line role at even strength, he remains a key part of the Golden Knights' offense.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Another two-point game
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Stephenson had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 5-4 double overtime win over the Jets in Game 3.
He opened the scoring with a wrist shot from the right circle. Stephenson, who turned 29 on Saturday, has put up two consecutive two-point games (two goals, two assists). The Golden Knights now lead the series 2-1.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Goal and assist in Thursday's win
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Stephenson scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and logged two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
Stephenson put the Golden Knights ahead for good at 5:37 of the third period. He also set up the first of Mark Stone's two goals later in the frame. Stephenson had a career-high 65 points in 81 regular-season contests, and while he's on the third line at even strength, he sees important minutes in all situations. The 28-year-old should have fantasy appeal as a versatile, pass-first forward.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Fills empty net
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Stephenson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Stephenson surged with three goals and seven assists over his last eight games to make this a career year. The versatile forward had 16 tallies, a career-high 65 points, 120 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-12 rating through 81 appearances. His flexibility in the lineup should be an asset as the Golden Knights face the Jets in the first round of the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Matches career high in points
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Stephenson provided a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
The assist was Stephenson's ninth point in the last seven games (two goals, seven assists). That impressive push has allowed him to match his career-best 64-point campaign from a year ago -- the 28-year-old has 15 goals and 49 assists in 80 outings this season. He's added 118 shots on net, 74 hits, 56 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating. With one more game left on the schedule (Thursday in Seattle), Stephenson will likely have a chance to set a new personal best on offense.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Racks up three points in win
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Stephenson scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
Stephenson's tally was the game-winner, and it came after he set up Phil Kessel and Ivan Barbashev for goals as the Golden Knights' new-look third line made an instant impact. The 28-year-old Stephenson has two goals and six helpers over his last five outings. He's at 15 goals, 63 points (one shy of his career high), 115 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-11 rating through 78 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Earns helper in return
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Stephenson notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.
Stephenson missed Monday's game in Minnesota with an illness. He was eased back in a bit, logging just 15:17 of ice time in his typical third-line role Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward has collected 10 points over his last 13 outings, and he's reached the 60-point mark for the second year in a row. He has 14 tallies, 46 helpers, 113 shots on net, 73 hits, 54 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 77 contests.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Good to go
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Stephenson (illness) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Nashville.
Stephenson, who sat out Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Minnesota, will be back on the third line of the Golden Knights in Tuesday's contest. He has registered 14 goals, 59 points, 112 shots on net and 73 hits in 76 games this season.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Out Monday
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Stephenson (illness) will not play Monday against the Wild, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Stephenson was a late scratch Monday and will miss his first game of the year. The 28-year-old has 14 goals and 59 points through 76 games this season. He'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Nashville.
