Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: Nets goal in shootout win
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Kurashev scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.
Kurashev put the Sharks ahead 3-2 late in the second period with his tally, his first goal since he scored twice versus the Avalanche on Nov. 1. The Sharks didn't hold that lead, but Kurashev saved the day with the lone shootout tally to earn the win. The 26-year-old has six goals, 12 points, 38 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-4 rating through 19 contests this season. Kurashev should be able to produce decent offense as long as he remains in a top-six role.
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Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: OT hero in two-goal effort
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Kurashev scored two goals, one the overtime winner, in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Avalanche.
Both goals came in similar fashion, as he snapped shots over Mackenzie Blackwood's glove for the Sharks' last two tallies of the afternoon. Kurashev has found the back of the net in three straight games and has points in four straight, racking up four goals and seven points during that heater. He managed just one goal in his first six contests of 2025-26.
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Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: One of each in win
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Kurashev scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
Kurashev is on a roll with five points over his last three games. He's bounced back well from a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old is seeing ice time in all situations and playing on the second line at even strength, which gives him a good chance to stay productive on offense. Overall, he has three goals, three assists, 17 shots on net, eight hits, five blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over nine outings this season.
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Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: Collects two points Tuesday
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Kurashev scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.
Kurashev earned his first multi-point effort as a Shark. He has three points over his last two contests, which follows a recent two-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old is far from a lock to be in the lineup all the time, but he has received top-six minutes and power-play time. He's at four points, 14 shots on net, seven hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across eight appearances this season.
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Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: Buries goal in team debut
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Kurashev scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Kurashev got the first look at left wing alongside Macklin Celebrini. That's an interesting spot if he can keep it, but the Sharks have a mix of veterans and youngsters that could take it over if Kurashev slumps. The 25-year-old is a fascinating player -- he had just 14 points in 51 outings in 2024-25, but he put up 18 goals and 54 points over 75 appearances the year before. Fantasy managers can afford to wait and see how Kurashev does in a larger sample, but there is scoring potential in his game.
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Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: Finds new team in free agency
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Kurashev signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Sharks on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.
Kurashev accounted for seven goals, 14 points and a minus-28 rating with Chicago in 2024-25. The Sharks arguably have more talent than the Blackhawks, looking ahead to 2025-26, so Kurashev's production could increase, but his plus-minus rating may not improve much, if any. The 25-year-old should be able to work his way into a middle-six role with his new club this coming season.
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Philipp Kurashev: Set to test open market
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Kurashev won't receive a qualifying offer from Chicago on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Kurashev contributed seven goals and 14 points in 51 regular-season appearances with the Blackhawks in 2024-25 while averaging only 13:43 of ice time per game. The 25-year-old forward had 18 tallies and 36 assists across 75 outings in the 2023-24 regular season. If he receives an increased role in the right situation, he could have bounce-back potential in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Tallies in loss
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Kurashev scored a goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.
Kurashev put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2 in the second period, but the lead didn't last. He was in the lineup for just the fifth time since the start of March, though he's earned three points in that span. The 25-year-old will likely compete with Lukas Reichel for playing time for the rest of the season. Kurashev has 13 points, 52 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-27 rating through 47 appearances in a disappointing follow-up to his 54-point breakout from 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Records two assists Sunday
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Kurashev recorded two assists, one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.
Kurashev stepped onto the ice for the first time since March 7, and he did it in style by recording his first multi-assist game of the season. That said, the 25-year-old forward, who sees most of his time on ice as a bottom-six forward, has notched only 12 points (six goals, six assists) in his 44 appearances this season. Thus, he can't be trusted to deliver consistent scoring figures in most fantasy formats.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Off injured reserve
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Kurashev (hand) was activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Friday versus Utah, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Kurashev has six goals and 10 points in 42 outings in 2024-25. He missed three straight games due to the injury. Kurashev will likely serve in a middle-six capacity in his return.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Moves to IR
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Kurashev (hand) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Kurashev will miss his second straight game against the Kings on Monday. He won't be eligible to play versus Ottawa on Wednesday, either. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has registered six goals, 10 points and 48 shots on net in 42 appearances this season. Due to Kurashev's absence, Lukas Reichel will probably maintain a bottom-six role.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Won't play Saturday
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Kurashev (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Ducks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Kurashev scored in Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, but he missed practice Friday due to the hand issue. It'll now cost him at least one contest. Lukas Reichel will center Patrick Maroon and Craig Smith on the fourth line in Kurashev's absence.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Dealing with hand injury
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Kurashev missed Friday's practice due to a hand injury, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Kurashev has six goals and 10 points over 42 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus Anaheim, then Lukas Reichel will probably draw back into the lineup after spending the Blackhawks' previous two games in the press box.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Pots goal in loss
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Kurashev scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Kurashev ended his seven-game goal drought with a tally late in the second period. He had just one assist in that span. The 25-year-old has had a largely disappointing season, one that's seen him slip into a part-time role while losing his power-play minutes. He's now at five goals, nine points, 45 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-27 rating through 40 appearances. He's on track for the worst season of his career, and there's a legitimate chance the Blackhawks leave the pending restricted free agent unqualified this offseason.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Back in lineup Friday
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Kurashev will return to the lineup Friday after being a healthy scratch for the last four games. per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.
Kurashev will replace Joey Anderson on the fourth line, alongside Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon. Kurashev had a big 2023-24 campaign, scoring 18 goals and adding 36 assists in 75 regular-season games, but he has been in a season-long slump this year with only three goals and five points in 28 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Falling out of favor
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Kurashev was scratched for the four games prior to the holiday break.
Prior to his trip to the press box, Kurashev had gone nine contests without a point while also losing his power-play role. The 25-year-old winger has been bounced all over the lineup, but it doesn't look like he's meshing with interim head coach Anders Sorensen. Overall, Kurashev has just five points and 31 shots on net through 28 outings, as well as a putrid minus-27 rating.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Earns helper in win
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Kurashev notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Stars.
Kurashev set up Taylor Hall for a goal just 17 seconds into the contest. This came after Kurashev spent a two-game stint as a healthy scratch, though it helps he was immediately placed on the top line in his return to the lineup. The 25-year-old winger is at five points, 23 shots on net and a minus-15 rating over 19 appearances, so there's not a lot to like about his play for fantasy purposes, especially with the looming threat of trips to the press box.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Nets game-winning goal
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Kurashev scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Kurashev has three points over his last seven outings. His tally Sunday was his biggest of the season, allowing the Blackhawks to steal a win from a division rival. The 25-year-old forward has moved all over the lineup in 2024-25 but has most often ended up on the second line while seeing power-play time. He's up to three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 15 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: One of each in Saturday's win
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Kurashev scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Blues.
Both of Kurashev's points came on the power play. He was alongside Connor Bedard in the contest, but that may not carry over into the regular season, as Kurashev has mostly played on the second line during the preseason. As a result, the 24-year-old Kurashev could take a step back offensively after racking up 18 goals and 54 points (19 on the power play) over 75 regular-season contests in 2023-24, primarily in a first-line role. The damage should be less noticeable if he keeps his spot on the top power-play unit.
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Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Garners assist
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Kurashev notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Kurashev has been strong to close out the campaign. He's racked up three goals and four assists over his last seven outings while continuing to play on the top line. The 24-year-old winger has 18 goals, 36 assists, 128 shots on net and a minus-42 rating through 74 games this season.
