Steven Stamkos Snaps Scoring Slump
7 years agoTampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos scored an empty-net goal at the end of Game 3, giving him his second goal of the playoffs. It was also his first point in this series against the Bruins, which should raise concerns for anyone looking at Stamkos as a DFS option. In the first round, Stamkos registered an assist in every game, which sufficiently offset his lack of goal scoring, but he is having a harder time producing in the second round. Stamkos has yet to register at least 18 minutes of ice time through three games against Boston, which is a slight step down in usage for the top-line center and could be tied to his diminished production. Tampa Bay has to be hoping that the empty-net goal will jump start Stamkos and the first line, but until they show that they can produce against Boston, it is safer to look elsewhere to fill out your lineup.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com