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Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Big performance in win

The helper was just the tip of the iceberg, as he added five hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. McDonagh has 38 points in 73 games this season, and could challenge his career-high 43 points from the 2013-14 season. With a goal and four helpers over his last five appearances, fantasy owners who have held on to him are reaping the benefits at the perfect time of the year.

Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Second goal in last four games

It's his second goal in his last four games. McDonagh has been a dominant shutdown force on the Bolts' blue line and is delivering enough offense to be a depth fantasy play.

Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Fifth point in last 14 games

McDonagh's scoring pace was much higher earlier in the season, but he has slowed of late. It's his first point in five games and just his fifth in 14 games. McDonagh remains a fantastic all-around defender for the Bolts, but his fantasy value is restricted to deeper formats at this point. Even with such an overall amazing season underway.

Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Tallies first point in six games

It was his first multi-point performance since Dec. 3, but still, he already has done more scoring this season than 2017-18. He's posted six goals and 31 points, putting him on pace to get very close to his career-high 43 points from 2013-14. McDonagh is also among the league leaders with a plus-29 rating.

Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Notches 5-on-5 point

The 29-year-old was able to pick up an assist in his second consecutive game. McDonagh pushed his point total up to 27 in 50 games, even though he averages just 48 seconds of power-play time per game. The American should continue to rack up points playing on the league's best offensive team.