Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Four points in last two games
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Lizotte had two assists in a 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers on Tuesday.
Lizotte has four points (two goals, two assists) over his last two games, and he's off to a roaring start with seven points, including four goals, in 11 games so far. Unfortunately, he has fired only 13 shots in those 11 games, and his 30.8 shooting percentage is unsustainable. LIzotte is on a nice run, but it won't last -- his career-best point total is 34 (2022-23).
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Two-point effort against Flames
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Lizotte scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over Calgary.
After helping to set up Anthony Beauvillier for the game's opening tally late in the first period, Lizotte wrapped up the scoring himself late in the third. Like a lot of Penguins, Lizotte produced his best performance of the season Saturday, and while he's already been sidelined by multiple concussions in 2024-25, the 26-year-old has four goals and five points in the 10 games he's been able to suit up for.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Scores in return from injury
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Lizotte netted an even-strength goal Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Vancouver.
Lizotte opened the scoring in the first period Wednesday in his return to the lineup after missing five games due to a concussion. The left-shot center settled in on the third line between Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor in addition to filling a role on the penalty kill. The 26-year-old Lizotte has three markers but hasn't recorded an assist through eight contests in 2024-25.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Removed from IR
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Lizotte (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Lizotte should return to the lineup from a five-game absence Wednesday against Vancouver after being considered a game-time decision. He has two goals, eight shots on net and 13 hits through seven appearances this season.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Game-time call
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Lizotte (concussion) is regarded as a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt versus Vancouver, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Lizotte hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 13. He has two goals and 13 hits over seven appearances in 2024-25. If Lizotte plays Wednesday, it might be as a member of the third line alongside Michael Bunting and Drew O'Connor.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Diagnosed with concussion
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Lizotte suffered a concussion against Detroit on Wednesday and won't be available for Friday's matchup with Columbus, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
With the Penguins heading into a back-to-back, Lizotte shouldn't be expected to face the Sharks on Saturday either as he clears the league's concussion protocols. Unless Matt Nieto (knee) is finally cleared to play, it figures to be Vasily Ponomarev who steps into the lineup in Lizotte's stead. With injuries pilling up and the trade of Lars Eller, Pittsburgh finds itself somewhat thin down the middle outside of the two-headed monster.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Exits after puck to face
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Lizotte (face) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings.
Lizotte took a puck to the face in the first period and was bleeding heavily as he came off the ice. He joins a growing list of injured forwards for the Penguins, and the team may need to call up a player if Lizotte can't suit up Friday versus the Blue Jackets.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Tallies lone goal in loss
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Lizotte scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
Lizotte's goal in the third period ended Pyotr Kochetkov's shutout bid. With two goals over four games this season, Lizotte has added a bit of unexpected depth scoring from the fourth line. He's produced four shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The Penguins have frequently shuffled their lines looking for chemistry, and if Lizotte continues to play well, he may be due to move up the lineup.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Ensures win
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Lizotte scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Montreal. He finished with one shot, one block and two hits.
Lizotte, playing just his second game following a stint on injured reserve due to a concussion, iced the Canadiens with the tally. Montreal had made it a one-goal game earlier in the third period and were pressing for the equalizer. Lizotte, who signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh during the offseason, has opened his career in the Steel City centering the fourth line.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Off injured reserve
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Lizotte (concussion) was removed from injured reserve Thursday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Lizotte was considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Anaheim, but this seems to suggest that he's ready to play. The 26-year-old is projected to serve on the third line alongside Kevin Hayes and Anthony Beauvillier. He hasn't played yet in 2024-25, but Lizotte recorded seven goals and 15 points across 62 regular-season outings with the Kings in 2023-24.
Lizotte (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Anaheim on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Lizotte suffered the concussion during a preseason game versus Ottawa on Sept. 29 and has yet to see any action this season. He was cleared Thursday for full contact, the first time since he was concussed. The 26-year-old had seven goals and 15 points in 62 regular-season games with the Kings in 2023-24.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Placed on IR
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Lizotte (concussion) landed on injured reserve Monday.
Lizotte's designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion. Even once medically cleared, the Minnesota-born winger is far from guaranteed a spot on the Penguins' roster and could find himself heading down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Suffers concussion
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Lizotte is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a concussion, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
Lizotte's availability for Pittsburgh's Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 9 is in question. He sustained the concussion during Sunday's preseason contest against Ottawa. Lizotte had seven goals and 15 points across 62 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Leaves game with injury
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Lizotte exited Sunday's preseason game against Ottawa with an upper-body injury.
The severity of Lizotte's injury is unclear at this time, but he won't return to Sunday's exhibition contest. Lizotte signed a two-year contract with Pittsburgh in July after spending the first six years of his career with Los Angeles.
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Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Inks two-year contract
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Lizotte agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Penguins on Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Lizotte saw his production dip last year, as he tallied just 15 points in 62 regular-season contests with the Kings. Both Lizotte and the Penguins will be hoping for a bounce-back year by the 26-year-old forward. For now, Lizotte will likely slide into a third-line role, possibly playing with fellow new addition Anthony Beauvillier, but he could challenge Drew O'Connor and Michael Bunting for a spot in the top six.
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Blake Lizotte: Not qualified by Kings
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Lizotte will become an unrestricted free agent Monday after not receiving a qualifying offer from Los Angeles.
Lizotte has spent the last six years with the Kings, totaling 37 goals and 106 points in 320 games. Last season, he scored 15 points with 76 shots on goal while averaging 11:49 of ice time across 62 regular-season games. He could find a landing spot somewhere in the league as a bottom-six option.
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Kings' Blake Lizotte: Nets lone goal in loss
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Lizotte scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.
Lizotte scored for the first time since March 25 -- he had just two assists over the nine games in between goals. The 26-year-old forward is up to 15 points, 75 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-12 rating over 61 appearances this season. He remains in a bottom-six role, providing a bit of grit and defensive value with limited offense.
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Kings' Blake Lizotte: Puts up assist
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Lizotte managed an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.
Lizotte has two helpers over seven contests in April. The 26-year-old remains a steady presence as a bottom-six forward in the Kings' lineup. He's produced 14 points, 74 shots on net, 61 hits and a plus-12 rating through 60 appearances, a down year compared to the 34-point campaign he put together in 2022-23.
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Kings' Blake Lizotte: Shifts to LTIR
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Lizotte (lower body) was moved from injured reserve to long-term injured reserve Thursday.
Lizotte has already missed 10 games and more than 24 days of action, so he'll be eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy enough to play. He's picked up only nine points through 34 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track Lizotte's status.
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Kings' Blake Lizotte: On injured reserve
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Lizotte (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Lizotte has five goals and nine points in 34 games this season. He was already projected to be out until after the All-Star break, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period on Tuesday, so putting him on IR doesn't alter his timetable. Jaret Anderson-Dolan might play more regularly during Lizotte's absence.
