Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Four points in Panthers' win
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Rodrigues tallied two goals and two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Stars.
It's the second four-point effort of the season for Rodrigues, who now has three goals and four assists in his last three games following an eight-game scoring drought. The 30-year-old forward is up to six goals and 20 points through 24 games in his first season with Florida. He should continue to offer some offensive upside while playing with Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov on the Panthers' top line while also logging time on the second power-play unit.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Snaps point drought against Habs
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Rodrigues scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.
Both points came in the third period as the Panthers blew open a 1-0 game. Rodrigues had been held off the scoresheet for eight straight games prior to Thursday, his second point drought of at least five games already this season. Still, the streaky winger has four goals and 15 points through 23 contests while supplementing his production with 58 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-10 rating.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: One of each in overtime win
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Rodrigues scored goal, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.
Rodrigues' third-period tally forced overtime, and he also earned a helper on Sam Reinhart's game-winning goal in the extra session. The pair of points snapped a five-game slump for Rodrigues, who hadn't scored since the second game of the season. The 30-year-old forward has generally been a solid fit with the Panthers, producing three goals, seven helpers, 32 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-10 rating over 12 contests. He could be a bit streaky depending on where he slots into the lineup, with his best production likely coming on the top line.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Expected to play Thursday
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Rodrigues (undisclosed) is good to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Rodrigues was previously regarded as questionable due to a minor issue, but in the end, he won't miss any playing time. He's off to a fantastic start with two goals and eight points in eight contests this year. Rodrigues is projected to play on the Panthers' top line and first power-play unit against the Red Wings.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Dealing with minor issue
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Rodrigues (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor issue, but the Panthers are still hopeful he'll play Thursday versus the Red Wings, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rodrigues could end up being a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with Detroit, so fantasy managers playing in leagues that allow daily lineup changes should plan on keeping a close eye on his status ahead of puck drop. He's racked up two goals and eight points through eight contests this season.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Erupts for four points Saturday
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Rodrigues scored two goals and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Jets.
The 30-year-old had never scored more than three points in a game before, even when skating alongside Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, but Rodrigues single-handedly kept the Panthers in this one with a career-best effort and even gave his team its only lead at 2-1 just 25 seconds into the second period -- only for Kyle Connor to erase it just 10 seconds later. Rodrigues skated on Florida's top power-play unit and is seeing a top-six role at even strength, so while he's never managed to produce more than 19 goals or 43 points in a season, he could have fantasy value for as long as he hangs onto that assignment.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Inks four-year deal with Panthers
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Rodrigues signed a four-year, $12 million contract with Florida on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Rodrigues collected 16 goals and 39 points in 69 games with Colorado last season. He will add some versatility and depth to Florida's lineup but should slot in primarily as a middle-six option.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Provides late spark in loss
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Rodrigues scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 5.
Rodrigues took a shot from the point that deflected in off of two Kraken players. That cut the deficit to one goal, but the Avalanche couldn't find an equalizer. The 29-year-old forward is up to one goal, three assists, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating through five playoff contests as he continues to contribute from a top-line role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Garners assist in overtime loss
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Rodrigues posted an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 4.
Rodrigues helped out on the first of Mikko Rantanen's two tallies in the second period. This was Rodrigues' third straight game with an assist, but he's gone five contests without scoring a goal. The 29-year-old has added 10 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating through four playoff outings.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Helpers in back-to-back games
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Rodrigues logged an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.
Rodrigues helped out on the second of Nathan MacKinnon's two goals in the game. Over his last five games, Rodrigues has a goal and four assists, with two of those helpers coming in three playoff outings. The 29-year-old forward has added eight shots on net, seven hits and a plus-3 rating while seeing top-six minutes in the postseason. With Valeri Nichushkin (personal) away from the team, Rodrigues could get an extended run on the top line.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Contributes assist
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Rodrigues notched an assist, five hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Rodrigues set up Valeri Nichushkin on the game-tying goal in the second period. Over his last four games, Rodrigues has a goal and three assists. The 29-year-old forward was on the first line after a top-six shuffle following Tuesday's Game 1 loss, but it's unclear how long Rodrigues will be able to hold that spot over Nichushkin or Mikko Rantanen, who were on the second line Thursday.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Two points in victory
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Rodrigues tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
Rodrigues set up Mikko Rantanen's power-play tally in the second period before scoring the eventual game-winner early in the third, firing a long-range wrist shot that David Rittich couldn't handle. Rodrigues has recorded 16 goals and 37 points in 68 games.
Rodrigues registered an assist and went plus-4 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Rodrigues was more of a passenger on the top line, but he was able to contribute by setting up Mikko Rantanen's goal at 2:32 of the second period. With three points over six games since returning from a concussion, Rodrigues continues to serve as a key part of the Avalanche's supporting cast. He's up to 36 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 64 appearances.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Tallies in Tuesday's overtime win
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Rodrigues scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.
Rodrigues put the Avalanche ahead 2-0 in the first period. He'd been limited to two assists over six games since his last goal. The 29-year-old forward is up to 15 tallies, 35 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 63 outings, primarily playing in a top-six role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Picks up power-play helper
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Rodrigues logged a power-play assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Rodrigues was held off the scoresheet Sunday in his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion. He was able to make a late contribution Monday, helping out on a Samuel Girard tally in the third period. Rodrigues is up to 34 points, 170 shots on goal and a plus-1 rating through 60 appearances this season, primarily in a middle-six role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Returns to ice
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Rodrigues had two shots on goal over 14:00 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Arizona.
Rodrigues returned to action after missing two games with a concussion. Prior to being out, he was skating on the top line, but Rodrigues was on the second unit with J.T. Compher and Alex Newhook on Sunday.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Expected to play Sunday
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Coach Jared Bednar expects Rodriques (concussion) to return to the lineup Sunday versus Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Rodrigues was injured Monday against the Blackhawks and has missed the last two games while in concussion protocol. He has 14 goals and 33 points in 58 games this season.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: In concussion protocol
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Rodrigues has been placed in concussion protocol after getting injured Monday against Chicago, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Rodrigues didn't practice Tuesday and a timetable for his return is unclear. He has supplied 14 goals, 33 points and 168 shots on net in 58 games this season. Denis Malgin replaced Rodrigues on the top line in Monday's contest and could be primed for an increased role.
Rodrigues suffered an upper-body injury versus Chicago on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Rodrigues had found himself playing in a first-line role of late in addition to featuring with the No. 2 power-play unit. In his last 10 contests, the 29-year-old natural center managed three goals, three assists and 22 shots. If Rodrigues does miss any time, Valeri Nichushkin could be in line to step into a first-line role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Logs assist in win
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Rodrigues had an assist, one shot on net and one blocked shot over 17:53 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.
Rodrigues and Nathan MacKinnon executed pinpoint passing to set up Mikko Rantanen's tally in the third period. Rodrigues has bounced around the lines this season but was recently given a plum assignment on the top line. He's responded to it with three goals and three assists over the last nine games.
