Panthers' Anton Lundell: Nets power-play goal Friday
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Lundell scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Friday's 6-4 win over the Stars in Finland.
Lundell's tally extended his point streak to four games (two goals, three assists). His ice time has dropped as predicted with Aleksander Barkov back in the lineup, but Lundell has enough talent to be productive in a smaller role. He's produced 13 points, 30 shots on net, 13 hits and a minus-1 rating through 12 contests.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two helpers in win Saturday
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Lundell dished out two assists, including one in the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Lundell has been very productive of late and has chipped in with at least one point in six of his last seven outings, tallying five goals and five assists in that stretch. The playmaker should continue to find lots of opportunities to keep this streak alive due to his role as a top-six forward who also centers the top power-play unit.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Quick strike opens scoring
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Lundell scored a goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Lundell set the tone by scoring just 44 seconds into the game. The 23-year-old center has eight points over his last six games as he continues to see top-six minutes during Aleksander Barkov's (lower body) absence. Lundell has five goals, four assists, 24 shots on net, eight hits and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances this season. It's expected he'll have a reduced role when Barkov returns, but Lundell's production could encourage head coach Paul Maurice to find a way to keep the talented Finn in a top-six role.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two helpers in OT win over Vegas
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Lundell collected two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.
The 23-year-old center continues to take advantage of the absence of Aleksander Barkov (lower body). Lundell has erupted for four goals and seven points over the last four games while skating in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit, an assignment he seems likely to retain at least until the end of the month.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Four goals in last three games
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Lundell scored a power-play goal Thursday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Vancouver.
It's his fourth goal in his last three appearances and sixth point in as many games this season. Lundell is better known as a defensive-minded two-way pivot, but he has stepped up with Matthew Tkachuk (illness) and Aleksander Barkov (lower body) out of the lineup. Don't expect this level of output once those two return, but enjoy this current run.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points Tuesday
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Lundell produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Both points came in the second period, with Lundell getting the Panthers on the board midway through the frame. The 23-year-old is working as the No. 2 center with Aleksander Barkov (lower body) on the shelf and has taken advantage with three goals and four points in the last two games. Barkov is expected back before the end of the month, but while he's sidelined, Lundell figures to be a valuable fantasy asset.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Scores twice in win
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Lundell scored two goals on four shots in a 4-3 win against the Bruins on Monday.
Lundell failed to find the back of the end in the first three games of the year despite putting up 10 shots on goal over that stretch. The 23-year-old center's second tally in the third period would ultimately be the game-winning goal for the Panthers. In the absence of Aleksander Barkov (lower body), Lundell should continue filling the second-line center role behind Sam Bennett.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Set to play Saturday
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Lundell (lower body) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason contest against Carolina.
Lundell has recovered from a minor injury he had been battling at training camp. He notched 13 goals and 35 points over 78 regular-season outings in 2023-24. The 22-year-old forward will occupy a middle-six role with the Panthers during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Day-to-day with undisclosed injury
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Lundell was labeled day-to-day with an undisclosed injury Thursday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
At this point, Lundell should be considered a doubt for both Friday and Saturday's preseason matchups with Carolina. Barring any setbacks, the 22-year-old center should be fit enough to suit up for Opening Night against the Bruins on Oct. 8. The Finn has reached the 30-point threshold in each of his three NHL seasons and could still challenge for 40 if he avoids any extended stints on the shelf.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Makes six-year commitment
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Lundell signed a six-year contract with the Panthers on Wednesday. The deal comes with a $5 million annual cap hit, giving it a total value of $30 million, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Lundell was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. He had 13 goals and 35 points across 78 regular-season contests in 2023-24 and stepped up in the playoffs with three goals and 17 points in 24 outings. His strong postseason performance provided a window into what the 22-year-old is capable of. Making a six-year commitment to Lundell is something of a risk, given that he hasn't reached the 20-goal or 45-point mark in a single campaign, but if Lundell develops as hoped, then this could be a steal for the Panthers. The Finnish forward is set to enter the 2024-25 campaign in a middle-six role.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Pockets assist in Game 7 win
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Lundell registered an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Oilers in Game 7.
Lundell didn't score a goal in June, but he had six assists over eight contests. The 22-year-old center wrapped up the postseason with 17 points, 29 shots on net, 44 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating while playing in a key two-way role on the third line. He's set to be a restricted free agent this summer after reaching the end of his entry-level deal, and it's likely the Panthers find a way to keep him around.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Deals assist in Game 3
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Lundell posted an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Lundell has a goal and four helpers over his last five games. The 22-year-old continues to provide steady two-way play from the third line as one of the Panthers' reliable depth forwards. He's at three goals, 12 assists, 23 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-9 rating through 20 playoff games.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Notches two helpers in win
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Lundell registered a pair of primary assists in Monday's 4-1 win versus Edmonton in Game 2.
Lundell had an even-strength assist on Niko Mikkola's second-period tally before adding the primary helper on Evan Rodrigues' power-play goal in the final frame. Lundell added one shot, one block, two hits and a plus-1 rating in 16:02 of ice time. The 22-year-old moved into fourth on the team in postseason scoring after his two-point effort Monday. The middle-six center has 14 points (three goals) and a plus-8 rating through 19 postseason appearances.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Contributes assist in Game 2
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Lundell had an assist on the power play in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss versus the Rangers in Game 2.
Lundell has five points in his last five games going back to the second round against Boston after notching an assist Friday. The 22-year-old is proving to be an integral part of Florida's offense -- he's currently centering the second line between Carter Verhaeghe and Matthew Tkachuk. Lundell is fourth on the team with 10 points in the postseason, producing two goals, eight assists and a plus-5 rating through 13 contests.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in Game 6 clincher
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Lundell scored a goal and added an assist in a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Friday in Game 6.
Lundell's marker came in the second period, and he then supplied the primary assist on the game-winner, propelling the Panthers to victory and clinching the series to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. This was Lundell's second multi-point performance of the playoffs. Over the past few weeks, Lundell has been a consistent force on the ice, tallying points in seven out of his last 10 contests and displaying strong chemistry with his linemates.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in win
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Lundell scored a goal and supplied an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
Lundell opened the scoring for the Panthers to cut Boston's lead to one in the second period. He then set up Sam Bennett on the power play to tie the game at 2-2 early in the third period. Lundell has been a solid source of offense for Florida as a depth player -- the third-line center has one goal and six assists in nine contests so far this postseason. Lundell and the Panthers will attempt to close out the series Tuesday in Florida.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Grabs helper in win
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Lundell logged an assist, four hits and two PIM in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
Lundell's assist streak is up to four games, which coincides with him taking over the second-line center position from Sam Bennett (upper body). With a few days before the second round, it's possible Bennett could be healthy enough to play the next time the Panthers have a game. Lundell would then likely move down the lineup, which would likely lead to fewer scoring chances for the pivot.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in Tuesday's loss
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Lundell produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Canadiens.
The 22-year-old center opened the scoring midway through the first period with his 10th goal of the season. He then helped set up Sam Bennett for Florida's final tally late in the third. Lundell had gone a month without a multi-point performance, managing only one goal and three points over the prior 14 contests, and his third-line role puts a firm cap on his fantasy ceiling.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two helpers in Detroit
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Lundell notched two assists in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.
The 22-year-old center snapped a brief four-game point drought with helpers on Brandon Montour's second-period goal and a third-period tally by Evan Rodrigues. Lundell's role on the third line and second power-play unit limit his fantasy ceiling, but there's been enough scoring to go around in Florida lately, even for the team's depth options -- over his last nine games, he's collected four goals and eight points.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two-point effort Thursday
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Lundell scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
It's the second straight multi-point performance for Lundell, and fourth in the last 10 games. Those contests account for his only points during that stretch, however. The 22-year-old is capable of putting together some short-term fantasy value, but his third-line assignment limits his upside, even in a Panthers lineup that features plenty of firepower.
