Lightning's Conor Geekie: Capitalizes on increased ice time
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Geekie had a goal and an assist in an 8-1 win over San Jose on Thursday.
He earned the game's third star for his effort. Geekie had gone five games without a point prior to this stellar performance. The young forward has four goals, four assists and 29 shots over 24 contests this season. Geekie is averaging 12:51 of ice time this season, but he played a season-high 16:14 on Thursday. His ice time is trending up over the last four games, and that speaks to his coach's growing confidence in his game. The 20-year-old sits behind Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli, so Geekie isn't going up the lineup any time soon. However, more ice time almost always presents more opportunities, even on a scoring third line.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: First two-point game in NHL
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Geekie had a goal and an assist in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
It was the first two-point NHL game of his young career. Geekie found twine on the power play mid-way through the third to knot the game 6-6. He has points in back-to-back games (one goal, two assists). Geekie has six points, including three goals, 23 shots, 23 hits, eight blocks, one power-play goal and one game-winning goal in 18 games thus far. His fantasy value is limited, but this rookie will become a consistent top-six forward in future years.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Helps out in overtime
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Geekie logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.
Geekie snapped a six-game slump with the secondary helper on Brayden Point's overtime tally. The 20-year-old Geekie is doing well to hold onto a middle-six role as a rookie. The offense is yet to come though -- he has four points, 20 shots on net, 21 hits, six PIM and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances. Dynasty managers will want to hold onto the promising forward, but he doesn't need to be on the radar in redraft leagues.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Gets first NHL goal
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Geekie scored his first NHL goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
After dominating the preseason, Geekie has found the regular season a lot harder to handle. He has one goal, one assist, six shots and seven hits through eight outings. Geekie has always had great hands and showed off his quick release on a one-timer from the high slot for his first NHL goal in Saturday's contest. He's the Bolts' top young player, and his future is in the top six.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Sees workload increase in practice
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Geekie saw a bigger role as the right wing on the third line while also working with the second power-play unit during Sunday's practice session, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Geekie said Sunday that he hasn't yet been told whether he has made Tampa Bay's Opening Night roster, but he seems to be trending toward beginning the year with the Lightning following a solid camp. Coach Jon Cooper said that Geekie hasn't given the team any excuses to send him down, and the young forward impressed over the past few weeks. Geekie was suspended for Friday's preseason game against Carolina but will be available for the start of the regular season.
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Lightning's Conor Geekie: Having disciplinary hearing
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Geekie will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for leaving the bench Wednesday for the purpose of starting a fight versus the Lightning.
Geekie picked up 19 minutes in penalties for his first period fight with Josh Davies of the Lightning, including a minor for instigating. as well as a misconduct. The 20-year-old is expected to crack the Lightning lineup, although he is likely to fill a bottom-six role this season.
