Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Won't return against Ducks
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Stephenson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Anaheim on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Stephenson will be out of the lineup for the second straight match and the third time in the Knights' last five outings. While the 29-year-old center failed to reach the 60-point threshold during the regular season, he did still put up 16 goals and 35 helpers, including 13 power-play points.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Considered day-to-day
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Stephenson won't be in the lineup versus Chicago on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Stephenson is considered day-to-day, so he could still be an option for the season finale against Anaheim on Thursday or, more importantly, Game 1 of the playoffs. In his previous 11 contests, the 29-year-old center managed just two goals while chipping in eight helpers, including four power-play points. Without Stephenson in the lineup, Paul Cotter looks set to take on a second-line role.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: In generous mood Friday
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Stephenson distributed four assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
Stephenson missed Wednesday's game to attend the birth of his child, and he had a fantastic performance in his return to action. Two of Stephenson's four assists came on the power play. The 29-year-old is up to 16 goals, 35 helpers, 13 power-play points, 97 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 74 contests overall. Stephenson and Tomas Hertl figure to be relatively interchangeable between left wing and center on the second line going forward.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Back with team
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Stephenson (personal) rejoined the team ahead of Friday's matchup with Minnesota, Sin Bin Vegas reports.
Stephenson returns to the lineup after missing one game following the birth of his child. The 29-year-old natural center has just one goal and four shots over his last eight outings, though he has chipped in four helpers over that stretch. Stephenson figures to slot into a second-line role, moving over to the wing to make way for Tomas Hertl.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Out Wednesday
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Stephenson (personal) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Edmonton, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.
Stephenson has 16 goals and 47 points in 73 appearances in 2023-24. Brendan Brisson, who was recalled from AHL Henderson on Tuesday, is likely to draw into the lineup due to Stephenson's absence.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Stephenson (personal) has returned to Vegas and is questionable to play Wednesday in Edmonton, per SinBin.vegas.
If Stephenson is unable to make a return trip to rejoin the Golden Knights, Brendan Brisson, who was recalled Tuesday, is likely to enter the lineup. Stephenson has six points over his last nine outings.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Buries goal Friday
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Stephenson scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes.
Stephenson's tally put the Golden Knights up 4-1 late in the second period, but it was all downhill from there. The 29-year-old forward has two goals and four assists over his last eight contests while seeing steady middle-six minutes. Stephenson is up to 47 points, 97 shots on net, 43 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 72 appearances this season.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Pockets helper Saturday
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Stephenson notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Stephenson has gone five games without a goal, but he has four assists in that span. The center racked up 10 points over 14 outings in March as he gets back to a more effective level of offense late in the season. He's up to 46 points, 95 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-9 rating through 70 contests overall.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Logs assist Tuesday
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Stephenson notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.
Stephenson has five points over his last six games, providing steady offense from a second-line role. The 29-year-old has come around after an inconsistent first half of the campaign. Overall, he's at 45 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 68 appearances while seeing ice time in all situations.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Supplies pair of helpers
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Stephenson recorded two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Stephenson picked up his first multi-point effort in the last eight games. The 29-year-old has racked up eight points through 10 outings in March, offering steady offense in a middle-six role. He's up to 44 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 66 appearances in 2023-24.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Fills empty net
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Stephenson scored an empty-net goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Stephenson's tally came on a power play after a failed challenge by the Kraken on the Golden Knights' second tally. Over his last 14 games, Stephenson has five goals and seven helpers, providing solid offense while seeing time in all situations. He's had a tough year, but he's still managed 42 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 65 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Provides assist Sunday
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Stephenson notched an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
Stephenson set up William Karlsson's empty-net tally in the final minute of the game. Over his last 12 games, Stephenson's offense has returned -- he has four goals and seven assists in that span. The 29-year-old remains more of a pass-first player with just 18 shots during his warm stretch. For the season, he has 41 points, 89 shots and a minus-9 rating through 63 appearances.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Sets up equalizer
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Stephenson recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kraken.
This was Stephenson's second game in a row with a helper. He set up Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying tally late in the third period, which allowed Jack Eichel to play hero in overtime. Stephenson has 10 points over his last 10 contests, an improvement on his 40 points through 61 appearances this season. He's added 88 shots on net and a minus-8 rating while mainly playing in a top-six role in 2023-24.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Puts up helper in win
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Stephenson logged an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Stephenson helped out on a Pavel Dorofeyev tally in the first period. Over his last nine outings, Stephenson has four goals and five assists. That's an improvement over the majority of his season -- he's been limited to 39 points through 60 contests overall. The 29-year-old forward has added 86 shots on net, 34 hits, 30 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating. Stephenson's lack of non-scoring production means he needs to get on the scoresheet to be helpful in fantasy.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Garners two points
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Stephenson scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.
With the Blue Jackets up two goals in the third period, Stephenson wired a slap shot by Daniil Tarasov to put the game within reach. Stephenson added a primary assist, two shots on net and a minus-1 rating in 20:16 of ice time. The 29-year old forward now has eight points -- four goals and four assists -- in his last seven games. His recent performance suggests he can be a reliable fantasy contributor, especially if the Golden Knights start to rediscover their winning ways.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Two points in Thursday's loss
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Stephenson scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
His tally early in the third period tied the game at 4-4 after the Golden Knights had fallen into an early 3-0 hole, but Vegas wasn't able to find a go-ahead goal. Stephenson roared to life in February, racking up five goals and 10 points in 10 games, but on the season he's managed only 36 points (13 goals, 23 assists) in 56 contests.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Nets two goals in defeat
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Stephenson scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Ottawa.
Stephenson has picked up two goals and two assists during a modest four-game point streak. Still, he has taken a step back in 2023-24 following two straight 60-plus point seasons. Stephenson has 34 points through 54 games this campaign. Vegas needs more efforts like Saturday's contest from Stephenson due to the absences of Mark Stone (upper body) and Jack Eichel (knee). Stephenson should also be motivated for a second-half surge because he is eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Notches helper Thursday
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Stephenson posted an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Stephenson had a few defensive miscues, but he was also able to pick up a helper for the second game in a row. The 29-year-old centered the third line Thursday after playing on the wing in recent contests. He's up to 32 points, 74 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 53 outings overall while filling a variety of roles for the Golden Knights.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Records assist Tuesday
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Stephenson posted an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators.
Stephenson helped out on an Alex Pietrangelo tally in the first period. With five points over six games since the All-Star break, Stephenson has been steady on offense in a top-six role. The 29-year-old forward is up to 31 points, 72 shots on net, 32 hits, 28 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 52 appearances. While it's been a down year compared to his recent seasons, Stephenson is still worthy of a depth role in most fantasy formats.
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Golden Knights' Chandler Stephenson: Nabs helper in loss
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Stephenson notched an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.
Stephenson has four points over three contests since the All-Star break. He reached the 20-assist mark for the season by setting up Mark Stone's tally midway through the third period. Stephenson also hit the 30-point mark on the play, and he's added 70 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 49 appearances. His offense is down compared to the last couple of years, but he's been rebounding over the last month.
