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Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Sees ice time plummet

He saw his ice time drop dramatically from Game 1 when he played 16:38. The next three games, Gourde skated 12:44, 10:10 and 11:06, respectively. And he went from three shots in Game 1 to two in the remaining three. The entire Bolts' team struggled against the big, aggressive forecheckers of the Blue Jackets, so it could just be that Gourde was just outmatched. But there is some concern with Gourde's role, especially after seeing his regular-season output drop from an incredible 64 points in 2017-18 to just 48 this year.

Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Piles on three points

This was Gourde's first three-point game since October, as he now has 22 goals and 47 points through 77 games. With just three games remaining in the regular season, the 27-year-old will clearly fall short of the 64 points he recorded last campaign.

Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Two-game ban served

Gourde's brush with the hockey law concerned his illegal check to the head of Carolina's Jordan Staal in last Thursday's 6-3 win. However, having sat out subsequent contests against the Blues and Bruins, respectively, Gourde should be ready to rock in his standard middle-six role that includes about a minute and a half of power-play ice time (on average). Capping off his second full season with the Bolts, the 27-year-old winger has produced 20 goals, 24 assists and a plus-8 rating to complement eight power-play points in 2018-19.

Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Handed two-game suspension

Gourde's suspension comes at an inopportune time for his owners that are currently competing in the fantasy playoffs, as he's been a solid depth contributor throughout the season, notching 20 goals and 44 points in 75 games. The 27-year-old winger won't be eligible to return until March 30 against Washington.

Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Headed for hearing

Gourde could be facing a suspension for the hit, but that will be clarified following the hearing. The Lightning have plenty of firepower even if he's suspended for a game or two, with Saturday's contest versus the Blues being the first in question.