Yamamoto notched an assist, two hits and 10 PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.
Yamamoto has gotten on the scoresheet in the Oilers' last three wins, racking up a goal and three assists over five games in that span. That accounts for all of the winger's offense through 10 playoff contests, and he's added 19 hits, 11 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating. The 24-year-old will likely continue to be a middle-six option for the Oilers, especially if they opt for 12-forward lineups as they did Wednesday.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Picks up helper
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Yamamoto notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Yamamoto set up Leon Draisaitl's second goal of the contest at 16:17 of the first period. The Oilers have opted for 11-forward lineups recently, with Yamamoto cycling in as the team rotates centers, though he's been deployed mostly in a bottom-six assignment. The 24-year-old has three points, nine shots on net, 15 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Seals series in Game 6
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Yamamoto scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings.
Yamamoto set up Klim Kostin's go-ahead goal in the second period, then put the Oilers ahead for good late in the third. The pair of points accounted for Yamamoto's only scoring in the six-game series. He added eight shots on net, 13 hits and a minus-1 rating while moving around the lineup.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Snags helper Thursday
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Yamamoto notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Yamamoto snapped a five-game point drought with his helper. The 24-year-old has had an uneven season, posting 10 goals and 15 assists over 58 contests, with injuries costing him significant chunks of the campaign. He should continue to be a part of the supporting cast on offense entering the postseason.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Assist streak at four games
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Yamamoto posted an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Kings.
Yamamoto has recorded an assist in four straight games. He's not adding much else with three shots on net, four hits and a plus-3 rating over that span. The 24-year-old continues to play a complementary role to the Oilers' stars, and he's earned 24p oints, 84 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-11 rating through 52 contests this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Delivers helper in win
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Yamamoto registered an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights.
Yamamoto has an assist in three straight games and six points over his last six outings. The 24-year-old winger helped out on Evander Kane's 300th career goal. Yamamoto is up to 10 goals, 13 assists, 84 shots, 70 hits and a plus-10 rating through 51 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Records shorthanded assist
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Yamamoto posted a shorthanded assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Coyotes.
Yamamoto set up Darnell Nurse on the go-ahead goal at 18:11 of the first period. With five points over his last five outings, Yamamoto is enjoying one of his steadiest stretches of the season. The 24-year-old winger is up to 10 goals, 22 points (two shorthanded), 82 shots on net, 69 hits and a plus-9 rating through 50 appearances.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Garners helper Saturday
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Yamamoto produced an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Yamamoto has two goals and two helpers over his last four contests. He hasn't had many bursts of offense like this one over the course of the season, picking up 10 goals, 11 helpers, 82 shots on net, 69 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 49 outings. He remains in a top-six role, so the 24-year-old could still have some streaming appeal.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Goal and assist Monday
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Yamamoto scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged two hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.
Yamamoto reached the 10-goal mark with his second-period tally. He also helped out on Darnell Nurse's goal with 15 seconds left in overtime, which got Yamamoto to the 20-point mark this season. The 24-year-old has earned seven of his points through 10 outings in March.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Scores in Saturday's win
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Yamamoto scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken.
Yamamoto snapped his six-game point drought with the first-period tally. Prior to the slump, he had four goals and an assist over five contests. The 24-year-old winger is still struggling to perform consistently, with 18 points, 75 shots, 66 hits and a plus-5 rating through 46 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Three points including GWG
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Yamamoto scored two goals and added an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
Both goals came 40 seconds apart in the second period, giving the Oilers a 4-0 lead and helping to chase Connor Hellebuyck from the game. Yamamoto is back on a line with Leon Draisaitl and has four goals and five points over the last five games, but his track record suggests his hold on a top-six role will be tenuous. Yamamoto could prove to be a short-term fantasy asset, but don't get too attached.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Pots goal Wednesday
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Yamamoto scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Yamamoto's second-period tally made it 4-1 for the Oilers. He's scored twice over seven contests since returning from an undisclosed injury, and his 13:25 of ice time Wednesday was his lowest total in that span. The 24-year-old winger has six goals, 14 points, 58 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-4 rating through 38 appearances. If the Oilers want to change things up before Friday's trade deadline, Yamamoto could be a player on the move if they can find a team to take on his $3.1 million cap hit.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Scores first goal since return
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Yamamoto scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Penguins.
Yamamoto's second-period tally ended up being the game-winner. It was his first point in four contests since he returned from an undisclosed injury that required a stint on long-term injured reserve. The winger is up to five goals, 13 points, 49 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-6 rating through 35 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Set to return Friday
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) will make his return Friday versus the Rangers, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft told Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com.
Yamamoto will draw into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 11. He has four goals and 12 points in 31 contests this season. Yamamoto's return might push Jesse Puljujarvi out of the lineup.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Considered week-to-week
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) is "weeks" away from returning, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.
Yamamoto was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, so he won't be eligible to return until after the NHL's All-Star break, giving him a target return date of Feb. 7 against Detroit. However, there's no telling if he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup for that contest. He's picked up 12 points through 31 games this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Designated for LTIR
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Yamamoto's designation for LTIR is expected to clear the way for Evander Kane (wrist) to be activated ahead of Tuesday's clash with Seattle. Prior to getting hurt, the Yamamoto was finding his offensive game with five points in his last eight contests.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Still being evaluated
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) is still being evaluated, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Yamamoto, who didn't practice Monday, has missed the past two games. It wouldn't be a surprise if he sat out Tuesday's contest versus Seattle, as well. Yamamoto has 12 points, 40 shots on goal and 43 hits in 31 games this season.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Out again Saturday
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Yamamoto's absence will stretch to a second game, and there's no clear timeline available for his return. The Oilers are expected to again utilize seven defensemen, with Vincent Desharnais staying in the lineup while Ryan McLeod and Derek Ryan figure to get more playing time. Edmonton's next game is Tuesday versus the Kraken.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Unavailable Friday
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Yamamoto (undisclosed) will not play Friday against the Sharks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Yamamoto was a late scratch and it's unclear how long he's expected to be out. The 24-year-old has 12 points while averaging 16:42 of ice time through 31 games. The Oilers will dress seven blueliners Friday.
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Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto: Nabs helper Wednesday
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Yamamoto posted an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
Yamamoto intercepted the puck and passed to Connor McDavid, who put up another highlight-reel tally. Since the holiday break, Yamamoto has been a bit more consistent on offense with two goals, three assists and 11 shots on net over eight contests. The winger is up to 12 points, 40 shots, 43 hits and a plus-7 rating through 31 appearances this season. He seems to be holding his own on the top line, though his fantasy value is likely limited to deeper formats.
