Rickard Rakell Scores Game-Winner On Friday
6 years agoAnaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell scored the game-deciding goal in overtime and added an assist in his team's 2-1 defeat of the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old also contributed a plus-two rating, two shots, three hits and two blocks in 21:58 of ice-time in the contest. Rakell has gotten off to a slower start than anticipated (15 points in 24 games) but will likely find the scoresheet with greater frequency as the Ducks get healthier. The Swedish native is a pivot on his team's first line (great chemistry with Ryan Getzlaf) and top power-play unit and can be considered a good buy-low candidate in most fantasy formats.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Rickard Rakell Returns Monday
1 year agoPittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (upper body) was activated off injured reserve for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. It was Rakell's first game since November 19, as he missed 12 games with the injury. The 30-year-old was put in a prime position Monday, as he skated on the first line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel while seeing time on the second powerplay unit. Unfortunately, he did not take advantage of it tonight, registering just two shots on goal in the contest. If he continues to see this kind of deployment the points should come, and he is a solid waiver wire option right now.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Rickard Rakell Will Not Return Saturday
1 year agoPittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell (upper body) won't return Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs after it originally appeared he would. Rakell has missed 11 games with an upper-body injury suffered November 19. After a brilliant campaign last year, Rakell has put up just four assists in 17 games so far this year. When he does return, he will likely get a chance to turn things around as part of the top line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel and get time on the top powerplay unit. He should be added in shallow and standard leagues where he was dropped to the waiver wire as he has the chance to be a solid contributor in both points and category leagues.
Source: Josh Yohe
Source: Josh Yohe
Rickard Rakell Out Long-Term
1 year agoPittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell has been ruled out long-term with an upper-body injury. Rakell has struggled to perform well all season and must now patiently wait for his opportunity to return to action. He has no goals in 17 games and only four assists. Rakell's form has dropped massively, as he enjoyed a solid 60-point campaign in 2022-23. Radim Zohorna, who's impressed in limited action so far, might land in Pittsburgh's top six following Rakell's injury, with Drew O'Connor another candidate to move up in the lineup.
Source: Michelle Crechiolo
Source: Michelle Crechiolo
Rickard Rakell Scores Two Goals In Victory
2 years agoPittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell scored two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Flyers. Rakell accounted for both goals by the Penguins in the first period of the game, while the second goal came on the power play with assists from centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Rakell is having his most productive season since he was a member of the Ducks during the 2017-18 campaign, with totals of 27 goals and 56 points while playing on the Penguins top line with center Sidney Crosby and left wing Jake Guentzel.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com