Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Collects helper in Game 7
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Rodrigues recorded an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Oilers in Game 7.
Rodrigues was one of the Panthers' top players in the Stanley Cup Finals -- he supplied four goals and three assists in the seven-game series. The 30-year-old forward ended up with 15 points, 44 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-6 rating over 24 playoff contests. Rodrigues is one of seven NHL-level forwards the Panthers have under contract for 2024-25 after signing a four-year deal last offseason. He should continue to operate in a middle-six role for Florida.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Goal, assist in loss
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Rodrigues scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Rodrigues set up a Matthew Tkachuk tally and scored one of his own in the second period, but the Panthers weren't able to overcome their slow start in this game. With four goals and two helpers over five Stanley Cup Finals outings, Rodrigues has been a standout forward for Florida. He's at seven goals, seven helpers, 42 shots on net, 50 hits and a plus-7 rating through 22 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Chips in with assist
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Rodrigues recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Rodrigues has three goals and two assists during his active four-game point streak. The 30-year-old continues to see even-strength usage on the top line, which has helped him click on offense at just the right time for the Panthers. He's up to 12 points, 37 shots, 49 hits and a plus-4 rating through 20 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Pots two goals in win
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Rodrigues scored twice in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 2.
Rodrigues extended his point streak to three games and goal streak to two contests thanks to Monday's performance. The 30-year-old added two shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating in 14:38 of ice time. Rodrigues has proven to be an important part of Florida's attack -- he's currently playing alongside Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett on the second line. Rodrigues also has three markers through the first two outings of the Stanley Cup Finals, while no other player has more than one. The Toronto native is up to six goals, five assists and a plus-2 rating in 19 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Adds insurance marker
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Rodrigues scored a goal, doled out three hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Rodrigues tallied on a feed from Sam Bennett early in the second period to put the Panthers up 2-0. The 30-year-old Rodrigues had gone nine games without a goal, picking up four assists and 17 shots on net in that span. The forward is up to nine points, 33 shots on net, 46 hits and a plus-1 rating through 18 playoff contests while playing in a middle-six role.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Assists on opening goal
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Rodrigues registered a primary helper in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching win over the Rangers in Game 6.
Rodrigues was back on the board in Saturday's win after being held off the scoresheet since Game 3. He added three shots on net in 15:14 of ice time. Rodrigues isn't relied upon much for offensive production, but he's currently slotted on Florida's second line with Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett. Rodrigues is up to three goals and five assists with an even plus-minus rating in 17 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Slides helper in overtime loss
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Rodrigues notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Rodrigues snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on a Gustav Forsling tally in the third period. For the most part, Rodrigues has filled a depth role this postseason, earning seven points, 26 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-2 rating over 14 contests. The 30-year-old can fill in for top-six minutes when necessary, but with the Panthers at full health, he's likely to remain on the third line.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Two more points in win
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Rodrigues had two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
Rodrigues is heating up with two goals and two assists over his last two games. He had the primary assist on Anton Lundell's second-period goal that cut Boston's lead to one. Rodrigues also added a secondary assist on Sam Bennett's game-tying power-play goal early in the third period. The 30-year-old Rodrigues is up to three goals, three assists and a minus-1 rating in 9 contests so far this postseason.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Two goals in win
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Rodrigues potted two goals in Friday's 6-2 road victory over Boston in Game 3.
Rodrigues opened the scoring in Game 3 with an even-strength goal that came right after a Florida power-play ended. He also finished the scoring with a goal in the final minute of the third period. Rodrigues is the perfect example of a depth player that Florida will need to keep contributing if they want to go on a deep Stanley Cup run. Rodrigues has three goals and an assist in eight games so far this postseason.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Tallies in Game 5 win
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Rodrigues scored a goal on three shots and added eight hits in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
Rodrigues contributed to the Panthers' third-period rally in their series-clinching win. The goal was his first of the playoffs, and he's added one assist, seven shots on net, 25 hits and an even plus-minus rating over five postseason outings. He should continue to occupy a middle-six role.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Delivers helper in loss
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Rodrigues supplied an assist in Game 4 on Saturday, albeit in a 6-3 road loss to the Lightning.
Rodrigues had two assists in two road games versus the Bolts in the regular season, but the Panthers were overwhelmed by the Lightning this time around as that team had been facing a possible first-round series sweep. Rodrigues just capped off his second straight season with 39 points, starting in 2022-23 as a member of the Avalanche. A third-line role limits his fantasy prospects, though he continues to work on the man advantage in the playoffs.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Playing Saturday
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Rodrigues (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rodrigues missed two games with the injury. He has 10 goals, 36 points and 152 shots on goal in 65 appearances this season. Rodrigues will line up on the third unit alongside Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Unavailable Thursday
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Rodrigues (lower body) will not suit up in Carolina on Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rodrigues will sit out his second straight game. He has 10 goals, 26 assists, 152 shots on goal and 76 hits in 65 appearances this season. Look for Jonah Gadjovich to continue to draw into the lineup on the fourth line while Rodrigues is unavailable.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Not playing Tuesday
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Rodrigues (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Dallas, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Rodrigues should be ready to return Thursday against Carolina. He has picked up 10 goals, 36 points, 152 shots on net and 76 hits through 65 contests this campaign. Rodrigues will be replaced in the lineup by Kyle Okposo, who will make his Florida debut after being acquired from Buffalo on Friday.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Game-time decision against Stars
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Rodrigues (lower body) will be a game-time call for Tuesday's game versus Dallas, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rodrigues' spot in the lineup was filled by new man Kyle Okposo at Monday's practice. After a poor February in which the 30-year-old Rodrigues was limited to four assists without a goal in 11 contests, he seems to have rediscovered his game with two goals and an assist in his last five appearances.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Exits Saturday's game
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Rodrigues (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Flames after getting hurt in the second period.
Rodrigues required assistance getting to the locker room after appearing to block a shot off his left ankle. The veteran forward has amassed three points over five games in March. The Panthers begin a two-game road trip Tuesday in Dallas, and it's unclear if Rodrigues will be available for that contest.
Rodrigues produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.
After helping to set up the first goal of the afternoon, a second-period strike by Brandon Montour, Rodrigues potted his own tally early in the third. The 30-year-old snapped a five-game point drought and 12-game goal drought in the process, and while his early hot streak is a distant memory, he's provided decent secondary scoring since the All-Star break with six points in 10 contests.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Two helpers in Wednesday's win
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Rodrigues collected two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Both helpers came in the second period, as the 30-year-old had a hand in tallies by Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad. It was Rodrigues' first multi-point performance in over a month, but the streaky winger is teasing another surge of fantasy utility. Through the last six contests sandwiched around the All-Star break, he's delivered one goal and five points -- a vast improvement on the one goal and six points he eked out over the prior 21 games.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Will play Saturday
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Rodrigues (lower body) is good to play Saturday versus Colorado, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Rodrigues has seven goals and 24 points in 38 appearances this season. Although he was a game-time call, he ultimately won't miss a full contest due to the injury. Rodrigues is projected to serve on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.
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Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Hurt in Thursday's game
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Rodrigues (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.
Rodrigues was hurt early in the game and was able to return before the end of the first period. He then stayed in the locker room at the start of the second before he was officially ruled out. The Panthers lost both Rodrigues and Aleksander Barkov (upper body) in this game, so the team may need to make a recall from AHL Charlotte prior to Saturday's game in Colorado.
