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  • Blackhawks' Arvid Soderblom: Just falls short Friday

    Soderblom allowed four goals on 40 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

    Soderblom had put together a strong game, but power-play goals by Jake Guentzel late in the third period and Nikita Kucherov in overtime ruined the effort. This was Soderblom's fourth straight defeat, and he's allowed 16 goals while going 0-2-2 in that span. For the season, the 25-year-old netminder is 6-11-3 with a 2.97 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 21 appearances. Petr Mrazek will likely start versus the Wild on Sunday.

  • Lightning's Zemgus Girgensons: Nearly two months without points

    Girgensons was held off the scoresheet for the 26th consecutive game in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Girgensons' opportunities have been limited in a bottom-six role, but that's a bad drought for any player. His last point was a helper versus the Capitals on Nov. 27. The 31-year-old forward has just two assists, 51 shots on net, 90 hits and a minus-5 rating over 47 appearances this season, so he likely doesn't need to be on most fantasy rosters.

  • Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Grabs apple on power play

    Raddysh notched a power-play assist, six shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Raddysh's four-game point streak ended Tuesday in Montreal, but the 28-year-old defenseman was able to contribute Friday. He helped out on Jake Guentzel's game-tying goal in the final minute of the third period. Raddysh is up to 21 points (six on the power play), 63 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 22 hits and a plus-5 rating over 39 appearances. As long as he's seeing power-play time, he's worth a look in fantasy -- the Lightning are tied for fourth in the league, converting their power-play chances at a 28.3 percent rate.

  • Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Slings helper in overtime win

    Hagel notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Hagel helped out on Nick Paul's goal late in the second period that started the Lightning's comeback push. It's been a quieter stretch recently for Hagel, who has three helpers over his last six contests. The winger still remains a big part of the offense with 51 points, 135 shots on net and a plus-12 rating over 47 appearances this season as he continues to push toward a career year.

  • Lightning's Brayden Point: Draws power-play helper

    Point notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Point has two goals and two helpers over his last five outings, but this was his first power-play contribution since Jan. 9. The center continues to play a key role in the Lightning's top six, even if he doesn't scored at quite the same rate as superstar linemate Nikita Kucherov. Point has 27 tallies, 24 helpers, 21 power-play points, 101 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 42 outings this season.

  • Lightning's Victor Hedman: Dishes pair of helpers

    Hedman recorded two assists, including one on the power play, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Hedman saw a seven-game point streak end Tuesday in Montreal before getting back on the scoresheet Friday. The defenseman was a key part of the Lightning's comeback push, setting up Nick Paul's goal late in the second period as well as Nikita Kucherov's game-winner in overtime. Hedman has two goals and nine assists over his last nine outings, and he's up to 40 points (16 on the power play), 113 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 45 appearances overall.

  • Lightning's Mitchell Chaffee: Deposits power-play tally

    Chaffee scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    This was Chaffee's second goal over the last four games, and his first power-play point since Dec. 23. The 26-year-old has gotten a look on the top power-play unit recently, though that may not be a long-term role for him. He's also seeing fourth-line minutes at even strength. Overall, Chaffee has nine goals, four assists, 42 shots on net, 81 hits and 19 PIM over 43 appearances.

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    Lightning's Nick Paul: Sets stage for comeback

    Paul scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Paul tallied late in the second period to bring the Lightning within a goal. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a strong January with five goals and three assists over 13 contests in a middle-six role. He's up to 14 tallies, 28 points, 76 shots on net, 37 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 41 appearances. He's playing less of a physical game than in years past, but he's also found a little more offense.

  • Lightning's Jake Guentzel: Two points in comeback win

    Guentzel scored a goal on five shots, added an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    Guentzel tied the game in the final minute of the third period and helped out on Nikita Kucherov's game-winner in overtime. Both of Guentzel's points came on the power play. The winger has four goals and five assists over his last seven outings, with five of those nine points coming on the power play. He's up to 25 goals, 24 helpers, 17 power-play points, 122 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 46 appearances.

  • Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Does damage on power play

    Kucherov scored a goal on two shots, added two assists, logged two PIM and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

    All three of Kucherov's points came on the power play, including his game-winning goal in overtime. The 31-year-old also extended his point streak to 11 games (six goals, 13 helpers) with this strong performance. He's up to 23 tallies, 50 helpers, 156 shots on net, a plus-10 rating and 30 power-play points over 45 outings this season.

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