Alex DeBrincat Injury News & Updates
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Gets 200th NHL goal
DeBrincat had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
The goal was his 200th. It came on the power play early in the second period when he set up below the left circle and one-timed a shot between Jake Allen's pads to finish off a three-way passing play. DeBrincat (473 games) became the 12th United States-born player to score 200 goals in fewer than 500 games. Auston Matthews of the Maple Leafs (338 games), Kyle Connor of the Jets (429) and Jake Guentzel of the Penguins (463) are the only other active U.S.-born players to accomplish the feat.
Nov 24, 2023
Two points in Friday's win
DeBrincat scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old winger gave Detroit a 2-0 lead late in the first period before helping to set up what proved to be the game-winner by Robby Fabbri in the second. DeBrincat extended his point streak to five games with the performance, and the two-time 40-goal scorer is off to a hot start in that department to kick off his tenure with the Red Wings, lighting the lamp 12 times in the first 19 games of 2023-24.
Nov 23, 2023
Keeps point streak alive in shutout
DeBrincat tacked on an assist in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has crafted a four-game point streak featuring a pair of goals and helpers. Last week, his contributions weren't enough to put the Red Wings in position to win either of the contests held in Sweden for the Global Series, but those rostering KItty should have no qualms about his point-per-game average, which includes 11 goals and seven assists through his first 18 games representing the Winged Wheel.
Nov 18, 2023
Records apple in Global Series loss
DeBrincat supplied an assist Friday in a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs to close out the Global Series in Sweden.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was moderately impactful during the two-game series in Sweden, adding a goal in a 5-4 OT loss to his former Senators team Friday, and stretching his point streak to three games with the apple against the Leafs. Still, it shouldn't be lost on fantasy managers that DeBrincat will have gone a month without a multi-point game by the time the Red Wings play again, which isn't until Wednesday's clash with the Devils.
Nov 12, 2023
Makes only shot count
DeBrincat scored on his only shot in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat required only 15 games to reach 10 goals with his new club, which only three other players in Red Wings history have done, according to Dave Hogg of NHL.com. DeBrincat's goal against the Blue Jackets was rather clutch, as it knotted the score at three goals apiece midway through the contest. The electrifying winger also has five assists this season to boast a point-per-game pace ahead of Thursday's commencement of the NHL Global Series versus the Senators.
Oct 26, 2023
Clear to play
DeBrincat (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Jets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was questionable after missing Wednesday's practice, but he's feeling well enough to suit up. He leads the NHL with nine goals and has added four assists over seven contests, providing a huge boost to the Red Wings' top line in his first year with the team.
Oct 26, 2023
Likely to face Jets
DeBrincat (illness) is likely to play Thursday versus Winnipeg, but he'll be a game-time call.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat missed Wednesday's practice due to his illness. He's been incredible so far, scoring nine goals and 13 points through seven games, including four markers and five points over his last two contests. If DeBrincat ends up being unavailable Thursday, then David Perron might play a bigger role.
Oct 25, 2023
Questionable Thursday
DeBrincat missed Wednesday's practice because he was feeling under the weather, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Red Wings will see how DeBrincat feels Thursday before making a decision about his availability for that evening's contest versus Winnipeg. DeBrincat is off to an unreal start, scoring nine goals and 13 points in seven outings. If he can't play Thursday, then David Perron might serve in a bigger role.
Oct 22, 2023
Hat trick, assist in big win
DeBrincat recorded a hat trick and one assist in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has put up multiple points in every other game this season. With the four-point effort, the winger has an NHL-best eight goals and 12 points through just six contests. He's added 19 shots on net and a plus-7 rating. While he's been particularly effective on the power play, all four of his points Sunday came at even strength.
Oct 18, 2023
Racks up three more points
DeBrincat scored twice on four shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat had the first and last goals for the Red Wings, and he also helped out on David Perron's power-play tally in the second period. Through four contests, DeBrincat already has five goals, three assists and four power-play points. The Michigan native has added 13 shots on net and a plus-3 rating. The 25-year-old winger has been an instant success alongside Dylan Larkin on the top line and first power-play unit, and DeBrincat is now in must-start territory for most fantasy formats.
Oct 14, 2023
Three-point night in win
DeBrincat scored twice and added an assist in a 6-4 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He fired five shots and finished plus-4.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat knotted the game 2-2 late in the first on a feed from Shayne Gostisbehere, and netted the winner early in the third with a quick snap shot on a feed from Dylan Larkin. DeBrincat seems to be gelling well with his new teammates and has three goals and one assist in two games. The two-time 41-goal sniper is looking to put last season's 27-goal effort in Ottawa behind him. It's a great start.
Oct 13, 2023
Scores in Red Wings debut
DeBrincat scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tied the game 2-2 midway through the third period, firing a wrister shot past Vitek Vanecek on the power play. The 25-year-old DeBrincat is expected to provide a major offensive boost to Detroit's lineup this season, playing alongside Dylan Larkin and David Perron on the first line while working on the top power-play unit. DeBrincat had 27 goals and 66 points with Ottawa last year before he was traded to the Red Wings in the offseason.
Jul 9, 2023
Traded to Detroit
Ottawa traded DeBrincat to Detroit in exchange for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango and two 2024 draft picks, including a first. The Red Wings then signed DeBrincat to a four-year, $7.875 million AAV extension.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat spent one year with the Senators before hitting restricted free agency this offseason. After a 27-goal, 66-point campaign, he and Ottawa were too far apart on a deal so he'll pack his bags for Detroit. The 25-year-old winger is among the league's best goal scorers; he's buried 100 goals in 216 games over the last three seasons. DeBrincat will fill a top-six role, likely on the top line alongside Dylan Larking, with a spot on the top power-play unit.
Apr 8, 2023
Six goals in last nine games
DeBrincat had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat gave Ottawa a 4-3 lead at 19:43 of the second period with a power-play goal from the low slot. They never looked back. DeBrincat has six goals in the past nine games (three assists).
Apr 4, 2023
Notches two assists
DeBrincat posted two assists and three shots in the Senators' 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat picked up helpers on both Senator goals with one of them coming on the power play. This performance gives the American forward points in back-to-back games and eight points in his last seven games. On the season, the former Blackhawk has 26 goals and 62 points in 77 games.
Apr 3, 2023
Scores in OT loss
DeBrincat scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets in overtime.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat gave Ottawa a 3-2 lead late in the first period, skating into the slot off a faceoff before firing a shot past Jon Gillies. While DeBrincat's season-long production has fallen short of expectations, he's been hot of late, tallying six goals in his last six games. The 25-year-old winger is up to 26 goals and 62 points through 77 games in his first season with the Senators.
Mar 28, 2023
Adds power-play goal Monday
DeBrincat scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat extended Ottawa's lead to 3-1 with his power-play goal in the second period, one-timing a Drake Batherson feed from the circle. It was DeBrincat's 23rd goal of the season and his 27th point on the man advantage. Overall, the 25-year-old winger has had an uneven first season with the Senators. DeBrincat has 23 goals and 59 points in 73 games this year after tallying 78 points last season with Chicago.
Mar 23, 2023
Big three points carry win
DeBrincat had two goals and an assist in a 7-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
His first goal came on a wrist shot on a 3-on-1 rush in the first, and then he got another about two-and-a-half minutes later when he fought off Zach Bogosian and flicked the puck past Brian Elliott. DeBrincat hadn't scored since March 9, ending a nine-game goal drought. He hasn't had the offensive season he, the Sens or fantasy managers had expected (23 goals, 36 assists; 72 games). Almost half of his points (27) have come on the power play. DeBrincat needs to be more than a power-play specialist to help his team.
Mar 9, 2023
Centering pass bounces in
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was responsible for the game-winner, which went off a Kraken defenseman's stick and into the net. Over his last seven games, DeBrincat has two goals and five helpers. The 25-year-old winger is up to 21 tallies, 55 points, 212 shots, 98 hits and a minus-19 rating through 64 contests overall. He's not producing like he did last year (41 goals, 78 points in 82 outings), but the 25-year-old remains a strong option while logging top-six minutes.
Mar 1, 2023
Two-point effort Tuesday
DeBrincat scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
The game got very chippy very quickly, and DeBrincat took advantage of Ottawa power plays in the first and second periods after Detroit had already fallen behind 3-1. The 25-year-old winger has been on a roll over the last month, and through the last 12 games he's racked up five goals and 13 points. DeBrincat also remains a big-time contributor with the man advantage, collecting nine goals and 25 points on the power play through 60 contests.
Feb 28, 2023
Garners helper versus Wings
DeBrincat notched an assist and four shots in Monday's 6-2 win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has helpers in back-to-back games but hasn't scored a goal in four straight despite putting 12 shots on net over that stretch. While the 25-year-old winger is unlikely to reach the 40-goal threshold as he did last season, he needs just one more tally to reach the 20-goal mark for the fifth time in six NHL seasons.
Feb 14, 2023
Two points in Monday's OT win
DeBrincat scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over Calgary.
ANALYSIS
He potted the goal that forced OT with just 88 seconds left in the third period, blasting home a feed from Tim Stutzle, then returned the favor by springing Stutzle for the game-winner with just under two minutes left in the extra frame. After slumping to begin the new year with just three points (two goals and a helper) in the first 12 games of January. DeBrincat has turned things around with a four-game point streak, finding the back of the net in three of them.
Jan 31, 2023
Nets goal vs. Montreal
DeBrincat provided a goal in Ottawa's 5-4 win against Montreal on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat netted a power-play goal at 16:23 of the second period to extend Ottawa's lead to 3-1. He's up to 17 goals and 41 points in 50 contests in 2022-23, including 21 points with the man advantage. DeBrincat had an extended slump from Jan. 1-27 with him recording two goals and just three points over 12 contests, but the 25-year-old seems to have bounced back by contributing a goal in each of his last two games.
Jan 12, 2023
One of each in win
DeBrincat scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up Brady Tkachuk for the opening goal, then added one of his own in the second period. After racking up 19 points over 14 games in December, DeBrincat opened January with four straight scoreless outings before Thursday's return to form. The 25-year-old winger has 14 tallies, 38 points, 146 shots on net, 63 hits and a minus-14 rating through 41 appearances.
Dec 29, 2022
Continues to heat up
DeBrincat scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, in a 4-3 win over Washington on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Claude Giroux and DeBrincat took off on a two-person breakaway and Giroux dished the puck across the slot to the Cat on his off-wing for a one-timer past an outstretched Darcy Kuemper. After a bit of a slow start in his new city, DeBrincat has really picked up the pace. He's on a three-game goal streak (four), four-game point streak (four goals, one assist) and has points in 11-of-12 games in December (seven goals, 11 assists).
Dec 28, 2022
Timely snipes in Tuesday's win
DeBrincat scored his 11th goal of the season and had the only successful attempt in the shootout during Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
He got a partial breakaway from the Boston blue line midway through the second period and didn't squander the chance, beating Jeremy Swayman to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead, then fooled the netminder again in the first round of the shootout with a deke to his backhand. DeBrincat has found the scoresheet in 11 of the last 12 games, racking up five goals and 16 points over that stretch as the 25-year-old continues to thrive in his first season with the Senators.
Dec 17, 2022
Three helpers in road win
DeBrincat recorded three assists, two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
He helped set up Ottawa's first three markers on the afternoon, giving DeBrincat back-to-back three-point performances. The 24-year-old extended a hot streak that has seen him find the scoresheet in eight straight contests and erupt for three goals and 13 points.
Dec 14, 2022
Assists on all three goals in win
DeBrincat dished out three assists -- two on the power play -- to go with five shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
All three of DeBrincat's assists came in the second period as Ottawa raced out to a 3-0 lead. He extended his point streak to seven games, and there's reason to believe DeBrincat's ascent will continue. DeBrincat's shooting percentage dropped to 8.7, which is well below his career mark of 14.9 percent.
Dec 12, 2022
Powers up play versus Ducks
DeBrincat collected two man-advantage markers during a 3-0 victory over the visiting Ducks on Monday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat, who is tied for fourth in team scoring this season, was listed as a game-time decision Monday but ended up extending his point streak to six games (three goals, four assists). The 24-year-old right winger notched his first goal on a one-timer off a cross-crease helper from Claude Giroux and his second by redirecting a centering feed from Drake Batherson. DeBrincat (undisclosed) didn't participate in Monday's morning skate but dressed and continued to his Ducks dominance. In 14 career outings versus the franchise, DeBrincat has collected 11 goals and 23 points.
Dec 12, 2022
Good to go Monday
DeBrincat (undisclosed) is in Monday's lineup against Anaheim, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat is on a five-game point streak and has tallied a point in eight of his last nine games. The 24-year-old winger is up to 22 points in 27 games in his first season as a Senator.
Dec 12, 2022
Game-time decision
DeBrincat (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday versus Anaheim, Ian Mendes of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was not on the ice for the morning skate. The Senators brought up Rourke Chartier from AHL Belleville as a potential replacement. DeBrincat has produced seven goals and 22 points in 27 games this season. He has one goal and four helpers during a five-game point streak.
Dec 10, 2022
Extends point streak to five games
DeBrincat scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win against Nashville.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat scored at 3:55 of the second period to put Ottawa up 2-1. It was his seventh goal and 22nd point in 27 games this season. DeBrincat has contributed a point in each of his last five games and eight of his last nine contests.
Dec 8, 2022
Pockets helper Thursday
DeBrincat registered an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up a Travis Hamonic goal shortly after a power play expired in the third period. The assist was DeBrincat's fourth in as many games to begin December as he shows off his playmaking. The 24-year-old winger is up to 21 points (12 on the power play), 90 shots on net, 34 hits and a minus-6 rating through 26 outings.
Nov 27, 2022
Nets power-play marker
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on five shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tallied at 12:17 of the second period to put the Senators ahead 2-1. The goal was his first in five games, but he picked up an assist in each of his two previous outings to keep his offense steady. The winger is up to six tallies, 17 points (nine on the power play), 76 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-7 rating through 21 contests, primarily playing in a second-line role.
Nov 23, 2022
Draws power-play assist
DeBrincat notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games during November, and he snapped a two-game mini-skid with this helper. The winger is up to five goals, 10 assists, seven power-play points, 66 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-7 rating through 19 appearances. Considering he's shooting just 7.6 percent, there's some room for his offense to grow as the season progresses.
Nov 9, 2022
Notches two helpers
DeBrincat had a pair of assists, three shots on goal and four hits in a 6-4 loss to Vancouver on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat is known for his goal-scoring, but he has found the back of the net only twice in 12 games this season. He has been a playmaker with nine assists. DeBrincat should start scoring soon as he has 52 shots on goal in the 12 games, averaging 4.33 shots per contest, the best of his career. His shooting percentage is at 3.8, by far the lowest of his career as he was at 15.2 percent last season and 20.6 percent in 2020-21.
Nov 4, 2022
Picks up assist
DeBrincat had one assist and seven shots on goal Thursday in a 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat snapped a two-game pointless streak with the helper. He has only two goals in 10 games after scoring 41 times last season for the Blackhawks. DeBrincat has nine points in 10 games and had 47 shots on goal.
Oct 27, 2022
Six-game, eight-point streak
DeBrincat scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat is off to a strong start in his new city and is currently riding a six-game, eight-point streak (three goals, five assists). The goal -- his second of the season -- came on an opportunistic one-timer from the slot after he pounced on a loose puck. DeBrincat's playmaking skills have been on early display, but goals will come soon. The two-time 41-goal scorer has 14 shots in just the last two games.
Oct 25, 2022
Five-game points streak
DeBrincat had one assist Monday as Ottawa defeated Dallas 4-2.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat fired seven shots on net in the victory. DeBrincat is on a five-game points streak and has one goal and six points as well as 28 shots in six games this season.
Oct 21, 2022
Scores first of season
DeBrincat scored his first goal for the Senators on Thursday in a 5-2 win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat scored into the empty net with eight seconds remaining to complete the scoring. DeBrincat also drew an assist, giving him four points in four games this season. The former Blackhawk scored 41 times last season, the second time the 24-year-old has hit the 40-goal mark in his NHL career.
Oct 19, 2022
Picks up second assist
DeBrincat picked up his second assist of the season Tuesday in a 7-5 victory over the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has yet to find the back of the net for the Senators in three contests. He scored 41 times last season for Chicago, the second time in five seasons that he had reached that mark, so it is only a matter of time when he breaks loose for the Senators.
Oct 16, 2022
Earns first point with new team
DeBrincat collected an assist for his first point as a member of the Senators on Saturday, albeit in a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat is settling in with the Sens after five productive seasons honing his craft in Chicago alongside future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Kane. Last season, DeBrincat tied a career high in goals (41) but set the bar higher for himself with 37 assists and 28 power-play points, leaving the Senators with little choice but to buy high on him when they sent the seventh and 39th overall picks from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft -- as well as a 2014 third rounder -- to the Blackhawks. That trade expedites a major rebuild for the Blackhawks, but time will tell if he's better off in Ottawa from a fantasy perspective. Currently, he's on the second line with burgeoning pivot Josh Norris and opposite an ageless wonder in Claude Giroux.
Jul 7, 2022
Traded to Ottawa
The Blackhawks traded DeBrincat to the Senators in exchange for the seventh overall pick and the 39th overall pick in this year's Entry Draft as well as a 2024 third-round pick, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat should pair up with Josh Norris or Tim Stutzle in Ottawa's top six and serve as the team's most dynamic goal-scoring threat in 2022-23. The 24-year-old winger racked up an eye-popping 41 goals and 78 points through 82 games with a bottom-feeding Blackhawks team in 2021-22.
Apr 25, 2022
Adds insurance tally
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Flyers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat gave the Blackhawks a little more breathing room with his third-period marker. With the goal, he tied his career high of 41 tallies in a season while setting a new personal best with 77 points. The 24-year-old winger has added 264 shots on net, 100 hits and a minus-12 rating, continuing to impress as a bright spot during a tough year for the team.
Apr 21, 2022
Registers power-play assist
DeBrincat recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat stretched his point streak to five games with the helper. In that span, he has a goal and eight assists -- he's turned to playmaking lately with just two goals in April. The star winger has matched his career high in points with 76 (40 goals, 36 helpers), and he's added 257 shots, 99 hits and a minus-13 rating through 78 outings. He'll have four chances to establish a new personal best in points, and he's one goal shy of his career high as well.
Apr 20, 2022
Two points in win
DeBrincat recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Arizona.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat picked up a helper on Alex Vlasic's goal in the second period, before eventually scoring the winner in overtime. The 24-year-old winger now has points in four straight games, and eight points total over that stretch. DeBrincat has now reached the 40 goals for the second time in his career and sits one point shy of his career-best of 76.
Apr 16, 2022
Two helpers in loss
DeBrincat notched two assists in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.
ANALYSIS
That's now five points, all helpers, over the last two games for DeBrincat. The 24-year-old is closing in on a career-best campaign, as he sits only two goals and four points short of the 41 goals and 76 points he amassed in 2018-19.
Apr 15, 2022
Shows off playmaking skills
DeBrincat had three assists and five shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Sharks.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up three of Chicago's four goals in the game, then registered the only successful shootout attempt for either team to propel Chicago to its first win in its last nine games. He's been mired in a five-game goal drought since pulling within one of the 40-goal mark, but DeBrincat has kept his value afloat with five assists over that stretch.
Mar 28, 2022
Tallies two more points
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal, dished an assist, added two hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has a goal and an assist in each of his last four games. The steady winger gave the Blackhawks a 5-4 lead in the third period, but it wasn't enough for the win. For the season, he's impressed with 38 goals, 23 helpers, 221 shots on net, 87 hits and a minus-11 rating in 67 outings. He's earned 25 points on the power play.
Mar 26, 2022
Two points in OT loss
DeBrincat scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
It was a disappointing result for Chicago after they took a 3-0 lead into the second intermission, and DeBrincat even gave the team a 4-3 lead after Vegas had roared back in the third period, but Kevin Lankinen and the defense couldn't make it stick. DeBrincat has a four-game point streak going including multiple points in three straight, and over his last 15 contests the 24-year-old has erupted for eight goals and 21 points.
Mar 24, 2022
Another two-point effort Thursday
DeBrincat scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up Patrick Kane in the first period and scored a goal of his own in the second. The Kings kept pace well, but DeBrincat also tallied the decisive shootout goal to give the Blackhawks back-to-back wins for the first time since mid-January. The 24-year-old winger is up to 36 tallies, 60 points, 214 shots on net, 83 hits and a minus-13 rating through 65 contests. He's got time to challenge his career high of 76 points from the 2018-19 campaign -- he'll need 16 points in the last 17 games to match the mark.
Mar 23, 2022
Earns two points Wednesday
DeBrincat scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up a Patrick Kane tally in the second period and scored the empty-netter in the third to seal the Blackhawks' win. The 24-year-old DeBrincat remains on track to reach the 40-goal mark for the second time in his career, and he's netted six tallies and seven helpers through 10 March games. Overall, the winger has 35 goals, 58 points, 209 shots on net, 83 hits and a minus-15 rating through 64 outings.
Mar 20, 2022
Ends mini-slump with helper
DeBrincat registered an assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Jets.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat ended a three-game drought with his helper on Dylan Strome's second-period tally. Prior to the small slump, DeBrincat had racked up five goals and five helpers in five contests. The 24-year-old winger is up to 56 points in 63 outings this year, matching his output from 52 games last season. While his scoring pace has dipped a bit, he remains one of the Blackhawks' top players. He's added 206 shots on net, a minus-17 rating and 83 hits in a first-line role.
Mar 10, 2022
Stretches goal streak to five
DeBrincat had a goal, a power-play assist and six shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat got Chicago on the board with his 34th goal of the season in the opening frame and assisted on Brandon Hagel's game-tying power-play goal in the third. Unfortunately, David Pastrnak was able to break that tie in the game's final minute. DeBrincat has 59 points in 55 games, and 10 of those points have come during his current five-game goal streak.
Mar 8, 2022
Racks up four points Tuesday
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots, supplied three assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
He's been more of a finisher this season, but DeBrincat showed off his set-up skills in this one. The winger's scored in four straight games, and he's picked up eight assists in his last seven outings. DeBrincat is up to 33 goals, 53 points, 188 shots on net, 75 hits and a minus-13 rating in 58 appearances. His line with Dylan Strome and Patrick Kane combined for 14 points Tuesday -- fantasy managers will hope they stay together for a while with results like that.
Mar 6, 2022
Notches two-point effort
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and served two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the last six games, and he's scored a goal in three straight. The 24-year-old winger is up to 32 tallies, 49 points, 184 shots on net, 74 hits and a minus-16 rating through 57 contests. His career high in goals is 41 in the 2018-19 season, and it seems like a safe bet he'll at least challenge that mark this year.
Feb 26, 2022
Contributes three helpers in win
DeBrincat earned three power-play assists in Friday's 8-5 win over the Devils.
ANALYSIS
Each helper from DeBrincat took place in the second period, and his efforts were pivotal in helping Patrick Kane and Brandon Hagel to their respective hat tricks. Kitty should have no trouble eclipsing his career high of 24 man-advantage points from 2018-19; he's only three points away from tying that mark with 29 games to go.
Feb 17, 2022
Buries goal in loss
DeBrincat scored a goal on five shots and went minus-3 in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat cut the deficit to 5-4 in the third period, but Oliver Bjorkstrand answered three minutes later as the Blue Jackets secured the win. In his last eight games, DeBrincat has five goals, three assists and 26 shots on net. The 24-year-old winger is still on track to set a new career high in goal -- he's at 29 tallies and 12 assists through 50 contests.
Feb 14, 2022
Scores game-winner Monday
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tallied midway through the third period, and Marc-Andre Fleury protected the lead from there. In his last nine outings, DeBrincat has five goals and three assists, but he's been held off the scoresheet five times in that span. The winger is cruising with 28 tallies, 40 points, 150 shots on net, 62 hits and a minus-10 rating in 49 appearances -- while not consistent, he's still productive in a top-six role.
Feb 10, 2022
Three-point effort Wednesday
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one also coming with the man advantage, in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old opened the scoring then helped set up Brandon Hagel for the eventual game-winner before three minutes had elapsed in the first period. DeBrincat has been feast or famine lately, putting together four multi-point performances in his last 12 games but being held scoreless in six contests during that stretch. On the season, he has 27 goals and 39 points through 47 games.
Jan 26, 2022
Racks up three points in win
DeBrincat scored twice on four shots and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
Both of DeBrincat's goals came in the third period, with his first standing as the game-winner before he added an empty-netter. The winger also set up Dylan Strome's first of three goals in the contest. While DeBrincat has 13 points in as many games in January, it's been a sporadic as to how he's produced his offense. He's had four multi-point efforts and five scoreless outings this month. The Michigan native has 26 tallies, 10 assists, 133 shots on net, 59 hits and a minus-12 rating in 43 contests overall.
Jan 22, 2022
Deposits power-play tally
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on five shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's first-period tally gave the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead that lasted all of 2:23 before Joel Eriksson Ek got the Wild on the board. The marker snapped DeBrincat's four-game goal drought, tied for his longest of the season. The Michigan native is up to 24 goals, 33 points, 126 shots on net, 59 hits and a minus-12 rating through 41 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 60-point mark for just the second time in his career.
Jan 13, 2022
Picks up power-play helper
DeBrincat notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat earned the secondary helper on Patrick Kane's game-tying goal in the third period. In his last 11 games, DeBrincat racked up 11 goals without an assist. He's been very effective as a scorer this season, but it was an apple that got him to the 30-point mark in his 37th appearance of the campaign. The winger's added 115 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-10 rating while playing in a top-six role.
Jan 11, 2022
Nets pair in win
DeBrincat scored twice in a 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat also added two PIM and a hit. The 24-year-old now has six goals in his last four contests, including three on the power play. The right-winger has 23 goals through 36 games, putting him on pace to beat his 32-goal finish in 2020.
Jan 6, 2022
Lights lamp on power play
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on three shots and levied four hits in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
Hand-eye coordination was on display in the third period, as Dylan Strome hit a puck out of midair to DeBrincat, who likewise batted it into the net behind Karel Vejmelka. Unfortunately, style points don't count extra in fantasy. DeBrincat has tallied seven goals in his last seven games, giving him 21 on the year. He's added six helpers, 106 shots on net, 49 hits and a minus-12 rating through 34 appearances.
Jan 6, 2022
Two-goal effort against Avalanche
DeBrincat scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's two-goal performance was enough to get him to the 20-goal mark for the fourth time in his first five NHL seasons. The 24-year-old sniper has collected a total of 26 points, 11 of which have come on the power play, through 33 games this campaign. DeBrincat will try to extend his goal-scoring streak to three games Thursday against Arizona.
Jan 3, 2022
Nets lone goal in Sunday's loss
DeBrincat scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Flames.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat opened the scoring at 9:41 of the first period, but he was the only Blackhawk to find paydirt behind Jacob Markstrom. The 24-year-old DeBrincat is up to 18 goals, 24 points, 100 shots on net and 11 PIM through 32 contests this season. He was strong in December with eight points in nine contests.
Dec 18, 2021
Nets power-play tally
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat got the Blackhawks on the board in the second period, converting on a pass from Patrick Kane. The 24-year-old DeBrincat has tallied three times in the last three games, giving him 17 goals this season. He's up to 23 points, 94 shots, 44 hits and a minus-8 rating in 30 contests, with nine of his points coming on the power play.
Dec 15, 2021
Strikes twice Wednesday
DeBrincat scored a pair of power-play goals in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's first tally came on a 5-on-3 in the second period, and he added a 5-on-4 goal with five minutes left in regulation. The winger entered Wednesday on a season-long four-game goal drought. He's up to 16 tallies, 22 points (eight on the power play), 90 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-7 rating through 28 contests this season.
Dec 7, 2021
Offers assist Tuesday
DeBrincat recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up Kirby Dach's first-period marker Tuesday. The assist extended DeBrincat's point streak to four games (two goals, three helpers). For the year, the 23-year-old winger has 14 tallies, six assists, 79 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-5 rating in 24 outings.
Dec 5, 2021
Supplies pair of assists
DeBrincat notched two assists and two shots on net in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has been more of a finisher than a playmaker, but he set up goals by Brandon Hagel and Dylan Strome in Sunday's contest. The 23-year-old DeBrincat has four mutli-point efforts in his last nine games. The talented winger is up to 14 goals, six assists, 76 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-6 rating through 24 outings.
Dec 4, 2021
Lights lamp late in loss
DeBrincat scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tallied with 1:19 left in the third period, but the Blackhawks couldn't find an equalizer after that. The 23-year-old winger has scored 10 times and added three assists in 14 games since the start of November. He's at 14 tallies, four helpers, 74 shots, 37 hits and a minus-6 rating in 23 contests overall. The high shot volume is a good sign for the American, whose career high in goals is 41, set back in 2018-19.
Dec 2, 2021
Rocket rising toward stardom
DeBrincat scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
His snipe came in the first period on a pretty 2-on-1 passing play from Patrick Kane. DeBrincat is white hot right now -- he has nine goals in his last 12 games and is flirting with a 50-goal pace. Without a disproportionately high shooting rate. This feels real, even if the plus-minus isn't great and his point total is more Cy Young than Art Ross. Use him well.
Nov 20, 2021
Scores both goals in loss
DeBrincat scored twice on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat put away a goal on a double deflection in the first period and scored on a 2-on-0 rush in the third, but that was all the Blackhawks could put past Stuart Skinner. The 23-year-old DeBrincat is running hot with seven goals and two assists in his last seven contests. He's up to 11 tallies, three helpers, 51 shots on net and 25 hits through 17 contests overall.
Nov 17, 2021
Gordie Howe hat trick in win
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and served a fighting major in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was in on the Blackhawks' first two goals, setting up Seth Jones in the first period and scoring in the second himself. In the third, DeBrincat surprisingly dropped the mitts with Yanni Gourde to complete a rather unlikely Gordie Howe hat trick. Never known for his toughness, DeBrincat now has nine goals, three helpers, nine PIM, 47 shots on net and 24 hits through 16 contests this season. Expect the winger to use his talented hands more for scoring than fighting going forward.
Nov 12, 2021
Scores in win
DeBrincat scored a goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat started the scoring at 5:26 of the second period. The 23-year-old winger continues to light the lamp at a strong rate with eight goals in 15 contests. He's added two assists, 43 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-5 rating while logging regular top-line minutes.
Nov 9, 2021
Delivers assist Tuesday
DeBrincat notched an assist and fired a team-high eight shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat helped out on Seth Jones' second-period tally. The eight shots were a season high for DeBrincat, who is up to nine points, 42 shots, 23 hits and a minus-6 rating through 14 contests. He's been more of a finisher than a set-up man in 2021-22 -- his assist Tuesday was just his second of the year.
Nov 7, 2021
Come through with OT winner
DeBrincat scored the game-winning goal on two shots and added three hits Sunday in a 2-1 overtime win over Nashville.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat and Patrick Kane deftly worked a back-and-forth passing play on a 2-on-1 rush, with DeBrincat burying the return feed just 37 seconds into extra time. It was the team-leading seventh goal of the year for DeBrincat, with five of those coming in the last seven games.
Nov 3, 2021
Tickles twine twice in loss
DeBrincat scored a pair of goals on three shots in a 4-3 loss to Carolina on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat produced goals No. 5 and 6 on the season, opening the scoring 1:35 into the first period and giving the Blackhawks a 3-1 lead midway through the second. The 23-year-old winger leads a struggling Chicago squad in goals, but his plus/minus rating sits at minus-8 despite carrying a plus-2 in Wednesday's tilt.
Oct 30, 2021
Strikes on man advantage
DeBrincat delivered a power-play goal Friday, but the Blackhawks lost to the Hurricanes, 6-3.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat leads the Blackhawks with four goals on the season, but his minus-10 rating exposes his defensive struggles. Chicago has yet to win this season, so they'll need DeBrincat to play away from the puck more frequently; he's starting a whopping 80 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the offensive zone.
Oct 27, 2021
Picks up third goal
DeBrincat scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in a 3-2 overtime loss to Toronto.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was sprung on a breakaway by Seth Jones and picked the top corner on Jack Campbell, giving Chicago a 2-0 lead at 11:48 of the first period. DeBrincat is off to a bit of a slow start, but he's found the back of the net in two of his last three contests.
Oct 15, 2021
Lights lamp in overtime loss
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-3 in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tied the game at 1-1 with a tally just 51 seconds into the second period. The 23-year-old winger is already one of the NHL's best goal-scorers after depositing 32 tallies in 52 games last year. He'll feature in a top-line role with first-unit power-play time to begin the season, and he'll likely continue to find success with Patrick Kane feeding him prime passes.
May 10, 2021
Blistering finish to 2020-21
DeBrincat tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Dallas. He also had two hits and two shots.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat got the Blackhawks on the board just 53 seconds into the game, connecting on a breakaway for his 32nd goal of the year. He picked up an assist on Pius Suter's tally just 29 seconds later. The 23-year-old DeBrincat finished the year on an eight-game point streak (nine goals, three assists), with goals in each of his last seven. He certainly reestablished himself as an elite NHL and fantasy winger after dipping to a career-low 45 points in 2019-20.
May 9, 2021
Eclipses 30-goal threshold
DeBrincat scored twice, including once on the power play, and had four shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over Dallas. He also dished out four hits.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat scored goal No. 30 on the season when he one-timed a Patrick Kane feed late in the opening period to give Chicago a 3-1 lead. The 23-year-old winger added his second goal of the game with 3:12 left in regulation, putting away a juicy Pius Suter rebound to make it 4-2. It's the second time in his four NHL seasons that DeBrincat has hit the 30-goal mark; he tallied 41 times in his 2018-19 sophomore campaign.
May 6, 2021
Scores overtime winner
DeBrincat scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's lone shot of the game beat Petr Mrazek at 2:02 of overtime to complete the Blackhawks' comeback. The 23-year-old DeBrincat is hot with six tallies and two assists during a six-game point streak. For the year, the star winger has 29 tallies, 52 points, 149 shots on net and 63 hits through 50 appearances.
May 4, 2021
Strikes twice in loss
DeBrincat scored two goals, one while shorthanded, in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat is on a five-game point streak, with five goals and two assists in that span. The high-scoring winger is up to 28 tallies, 51 points, 148 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 49 contests. His shorthanded goal Tuesday was the first of his four-year career.
May 1, 2021
Two points in loss
DeBrincat scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and doled out three hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tied the game at 2-2 with his second-period goal. In the third, he assisted on a Dominik Kubalik tally in the final minute, but the Blackhawks came up short. DeBrincat has 25 goals, 48 points, 141 shots on net, 57 hits and a plus-5 rating through 47 appearances this year.
Apr 29, 2021
Forces overtime Thursday
DeBrincat scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat tallied with just 18 seconds left in regulation force overtime. The winger has 24 goals, 46 points, 138 shots on net and 54 hits through 46 contests. He's surpassed his 45-point output from last year in 24 fewer appearances.
Apr 27, 2021
Collects power-play assist
DeBrincat produced a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat had the secondary helper on Dominik Kubalik's third-period marker. With the assist, DeBrincat reached the 45-point mark, matching his production from 70 games last season. It only took him 45 contests in 2020-21, and he's added 133 shots on net, a plus-7 rating and 52 hits.
Apr 19, 2021
Riding five-game point streak
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on three shots and had two PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to Nashville. He also led all players with six hits.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat had an active night on the scoresheet, highlighted by his goal with the man advantage. The 23-year-old buried a Patrick Kane backhand feed down low to tie the game at 1-1 late in the first period, registering his team-leading 23rd goal of the season. DeBrincat will take a five-game point streak (three goals, three assists) into Wednesday's rematch with the Predators.
Apr 17, 2021
Fires 22nd goal
DeBrincat scored a goal on three shots and had two PIM in Saturday's 4-0 win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat swatted a Brandon Hagel rebound into a gaping net to give the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead 12:40 into the second period. It was DeBrincat's team-leading 22nd goal of the season and pushed his point streak to four games (two goals, three assists). If not for the abbreviated schedule in 2020-21, the 23-year-old might have been able to secure the second 40-goal campaign of his young career.
Apr 15, 2021
Registers helper
DeBrincat recorded an assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat set up Duncan Keith's first-period tally, but that was all the Blackhawks could muster Thursday. The 23-year-old DeBrincat has two goals and four helpers in his last five games. For the year, the Michigan native is up to 21 goals, 42 points, 119 shots on net, 42 hits and a plus-6 rating in 40 appearances.
Apr 10, 2021
Now 5th on NHL goal list
DeBrincat had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
His snipe was a quick one-timer from the left face-off circle on the power play. DeBrincat has five goals and two assists in his last six games and sits in the NHL's top-20 scorers. But most impressively, he's tied with Alex Ovechkin for fifth in goal scoring with 21. Last year's point slump is officially behind him.
Apr 6, 2021
Goal and assist in win
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots and supplied an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat scored an unassisted goal in the final minute of the second period, becoming the fourth player in the NHL to reach 20 goals this season. The winger added an assist on Patrick Kane's empty-netter in the third. The 23-year-old DeBrincat is enjoying a fantastic bounce-back campaign with 38 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-10 rating in 36 contests. He had all of 45 points in 70 outings last year, which was a career-low output. DeBrincat's line with Kane and Kirby Dach has the potential to put up significant numbers over the Blackhawks' last 16 games.
Mar 30, 2021
Scores on power play
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat received a pass from Patrick Kane and buried it at 4:02 of the second period. This goal stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old DeBrincat has 19 tallies, 36 points, 101 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 33 contests. He should continue to pile up points if he plays on the same line as Kane.
Mar 28, 2021
Scores both goals in loss
DeBrincat scored twice, dished out three hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat scored twice in a span of 1:50 during the third period to briefly tie the game at 2-2. Roman Josi put the Predators ahead again four minutes after DeBrincat's second tally. The 23-year-old winger continues to pile up goals -- he has 18 of them as well as 17 helpers through 32 contests this season. The Michigan native has added 99 shots on net, 36 hits, a plus-10 rating and 12 power-play points.
Mar 11, 2021
Deposits 15th goal
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat continues to lead the Blackhawks in goals, as his tally Thursday was his 15th of the year. He's tied with the Canadiens' Tyler Toffoli for third in the league, trailing only Toronto's Auston Matthews (21) and Edmonton's Connor McDavid (16). DeBrincat has 29 points (10 on the power play), 80 shots on goal and a plus-8 rating through 24 contests.
Mar 4, 2021
Point streak up to seven games
DeBrincat collected a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He also chipped in with three hits.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's deflection goal in a crowd on top of the crease gave Chicago a 2-0 lead with just under six minutes left in the second period. It was his third straight game with a goal and extended his point streak to seven games. The 23-year-old has accumulated four goals and six assists during his current run, racking up 24 shots along the way. DeBrincat tops the Blackhawks with 12 goals on the year and ranks second on the squad with 26 points.
Feb 28, 2021
Erupts with four points
DeBrincat scored a goal on five shots, distributed three assists and went plus-3 in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat assisted on three straight goals as the Blackhawks took control in the third period. He also scored their seventh tally. It was his fifth multi-point outing in 13 games during February. For the month, he produced nine goals and 10 assists. DeBrincat has 11 tallies, 14 helpers, a plus-8 rating and 65 shots on net through 19 contests. He's already over halfway to the 45 points he produced in 70 outings last year -- DeBrincat's bounce-back campaign has gone quite well so far.
Feb 27, 2021
Pushes point streak to five
DeBrincat scored his 10th goal of the year and produced four shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Detroit.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat got the Blackhawks on the board 13:53 into the second period, snapping one top shelf on a breakaway to make it a 1-1 game. The goal extended DeBrincat's point streak to five games (two goals, three assists) and gave him 21 points in 18 contests on the season. The 23-year-old will have a chance to keep rolling in Sunday's rematch.
Feb 17, 2021
Deposits empty-netter
DeBrincat scored an empty-net goal on a game-high six shots in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's ninth tally of the year went into an empty cage, providing a little insurance in the Blackhawks' victory. Nine goals puts DeBrincat in the top 10 among goal-scorers so far this year. He's racked up 17 points, 50 shots, 13 hits and a plus-5 rating in 14 outings -- fantasy managers that expected him to return to his 41-goal, 76-point form from 2018-19 should be feeling pretty good.
Feb 13, 2021
Fires third GWG in February
DeBrincat scored the winning goal and had three shots with two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory over Columbus.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat worked a give-and-go with Patrick Kane and beat Joonas Korpisalo just 35 seconds into the extra session, collecting his eighth goal of the season. Six of those goals have come during the month of February, with three of them counting as game-winners. After a disappointing 2019-20 campaign, DeBrincat is producing at better than a point-per-game clip with 16 points in 12 contests.
Feb 11, 2021
Another multi-point effort
DeBrincat scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Columbus. He also provided four shots and two hits.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat connected on a one-timer to give Chicago a 5-4 lead with 6:55 left in the third period. He also set up an even-strength goal by Nicolas Beaudin in the first period and a power-play strike by Patrick Kane early in the third. It was the four time in the last five games DeBrincat has produced two-plus points, and it was his sixth such performance overall in 2020-21. The 23-year-old has seven goals and eight assists in 11 games.
Feb 7, 2021
Carries offense in OT win
DeBrincat scored both Chicago goals, one on the power play, in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
He also fired a team-high seven shots on net. DeBrincat has points in five straight games in which he's played, a hot streak sandwiched around a four-game stint in the COVID-19 protocols, and on the season the 23-year-old has six goals and 12 points in nine contests.
Feb 4, 2021
Strikes twice to seal win
DeBrincat scored two goals on six shots, doled out four hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat didn't factor into the offense until the third period, where he snapped a 4-4 tie with his first goal and added insurance with an empty-netter. The 23-year-old now has four goals, six helpers, 27 shots and a plus-2 rating in eight appearances. The four hits he served up Thursday nearly matched the five he had entering the contest, so don't expect an uptick in physicality for the scoring winger.
Feb 2, 2021
Sets up pair in return
DeBrincat dished out a pair of assists and had four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was back in the lineup after a four-game absence related to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. He assisted on Patrick Kane's game-tying goal in the final minute of the first period, then drew the secondary assist on Dylan Strome's game-tying goal in the third. DeBrincat has points in three consecutive games (all assists) and has eight points in seven contests overall.
Feb 2, 2021
Set to play Tuesday
DeBrincat is on the ice ahead for pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against Carolina and appears set to play, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat missed the last four games due to COVID-19 protocols but was cleared Tuesday morning. He's likely to assume a second-line role next to Dylan Strome and Kubalik while looking to build upon the six points in six games he's amassed this season.
Feb 2, 2021
Cleared from COVID protocol
DeBrincat has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was on the ice for morning skate, but it has yet to be determined if he'll be available for Tuesday night's clash with Carolina. The 23-year-old winger will likely boil down to a game-time decision against the Hurricanes.
Jan 26, 2021
Out at least two weeks
According to coach Jeremy Colliton, DeBrincat (COVID-19 protocols) will be sidelined for at least two weeks, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
This is a huge loss for the Blackhawks and fantasy players alike, as DeBrincat has been red hot to start the season, having picked up two goals and four helpers while firing 17 shots on net through his first six games. With DeBrincat on the shelf, Mattias Janmark could get an extended look in Chicago's top six.
Jan 25, 2021
Enters COVID-19 protocol
DeBrincat was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday.
ANALYSIS
Because DeBrincat won't be able to travel or practice while on the protocol list, he'll almost certainly miss both Tuesday and Wednesday in Nashville. The 5-foot-7 winger is second on the team with six points through six games. Matthew Highmore and Lucas Wallmark are two forwards that could replace DeBrincat assuming he does miss time.
Jan 22, 2021
Slides two power-play helpers
DeBrincat posted two assists, four shots on goal, two hits and a pair of blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat assisted on power-play tallies by Patrick Kane in the first period and Andrew Shaw in the third. Most of DeBrincat's production has come with the man advantage -- four of his five points have been on the power play. The 23-year-old winger has added 12 shots on goal with a minus-3 rating in five contests. His non-scoring contributions are often minimal, making Friday's juicy stat line a little surprising.
Jan 17, 2021
Lights lamp on power play
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat netted a power-play tally for the second straight game, and he now has three points in as many outings this year. He's added eight shots but also carries a minus-4 rating. DeBrincat's in fine scoring form to start the year, so he's worth playing in most fantasy formats, and especially those that disregard the plus-minus metric.
Jan 15, 2021
One of each in loss
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Factoring in on both of Chicago's goals, DeBrincat was one of the better players on the losing team Friday. He still finished minus-2, but that could be a common theme on a Blackhawks team that will struggle to keep pucks out of their own net. DeBrincat will feature in a top-six role in 2020-21 after posting 45 points in 70 contests last season. The 23-year-old winger will also operate on the top power-play unit.
Jan 15, 2021
One of each in loss
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Factoring in on both of Chicago's goals, DeBrincat was one of the better players on the losing team Friday. He still finished minus-2, but that could be a common theme on a Blackhawks team that will struggle to keep pucks out of its own net. DeBrincat will feature in a top-six role in 2020-21 after posting 45 points in 70 contests last season. The 23-year-old winger will also operate on the top power-play unit.
Aug 18, 2020
Goals in consecutive outings
DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Vegas in Game 5.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's tally gave the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead in the first period, but it wouldn't hold up. The winger produced two goals and four helpers in nine postseason games. DeBrincat also had 13 hits, 27 shots and a plus-4 rating.
Aug 16, 2020
Clinches Game 4 victory
DeBrincat scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over Vegas in Game 4.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat had failed to find the net in each of Chicago's first seven playoff games, but the 22-year-old got off the schneid with his empty-netter in the final minute of regulation. A third-line winger coming off an 18-goal regular season, DeBrincat's fantasy contributions may be sporadic throughout the postseason.
Aug 15, 2020
Fires eight shots on goal
DeBrincat was held scoreless on eight shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat accounted for nearly one-third of the Blackhawks' shots, but he couldn't solve Marc-Andre Fleury. The 22-year-old winger has four helpers, 18 shots and a plus-3 rating through seven postseason outings.
Aug 5, 2020
Records assist Wednesday
DeBrincat registered a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat was held off the scoresheet in Game 1 of the series, but he's picked up three assists in his last two outings. He added four PIM and three shots on goal Wednesday. The 22-year-old winger is likely to stay in a middle-six role throughout the Blackhawks' playoff run.
Aug 3, 2020
Serves up two assists
DeBrincat registered two assists and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat helped out on goals by Patrick Kane and Slater Koekkoek in the contest. After posting 76 points in 2018-19, DeBrincat had only 18 goals and 45 points through 70 games before the regular season was put on pause. Head coach Jeremy Colliton has the winger in a third-line role currently, which could limit his scoring opportunities.
Mar 19, 2020
Struggling to score
DeBrincat only has 18 goals and 45 points through 70 games this season.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat racked up 41 goals and 76 points in 82 games last campaign, and he was rewarded for his efforts with a three-year, $19.2 million contract extension in October. The good news is the dimunitive winger's steep dropoff in production can almost entirely be attributed to the career-low 8.7 shooting percentage he's registered this year. If he was converting at the same clip as he did in 2018-19 (18.6 percent), he'd currently have 38 goals. Although it may be unwise to expect DeBrincat to post a shooting percentage that high in 2020-21, there's a ton of room for positive regression, so he'll be a prime bounce-back candidate heading into next year's fantasy drafts.
Mar 11, 2020
Nets three assists in second period
DeBrincat dished out three assists and had three shots with two PIM in Wednesday's 6-2 win over San Jose.
ANALYSIS
All three of DeBrincat's helpers came during a second period in which the Blackhawks turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead. He figured in on power-play tallies by Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane, then he set up an even-strength strike by Brandon Saad. The outburst gave DeBrincat 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 70 games this season.
Mar 5, 2020
Breaks five-game goal skid
DeBrincat scored twice on a team-leading six shots in a 4-3 win over Edmonton on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat twice threaded long-range shots through traffic -- both on screens provided by linemate Drake Caggiula -- to register his 17th and 18th goals of the season. DeBrincat snapped a five-game goal drought and pushed his season point total to 42 in 67 games. After scoring 41 goals a year ago, the 22-year-old has seen his shooting percentage plummet from 18.6 in 2018-19 to 9.3 this season.
Feb 22, 2020
Tallies two goals
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal and an overtime winner with eight shots on net in a 2-1 victory over the Predators on Friday.
ANALYSIS
After his 40-goal campaign last season, the 2019-20 season has been a disappointment for DeBrincat, but he did shine Friday. He now has four goals in the last eight games although also a minus-8 rating during that stretch. DeBrincat has 16 goals and 39 points with a minus-12 rating in 61 games this season, putting him far behind his 41-goal and 76-point pace from 2018-19.
Feb 15, 2020
Deposits goal in win
DeBrincat scored a goal in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Flames.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's tally at 17:47 of the second period would stand as the game-winner, his second such tally this year. The 22-year-old has been plagued with bad luck, as he's shot just 8.5 percent compared to a career rate of 14.7 percent. The winger has 13 tallies, 37 points and 165 shots through 58 games.
Feb 5, 2020
Pounces on rebound
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
Kirby Dach's shot produced a rebound that DeBrincat was able to tuck in behind Jaroslav Halak. The tally snapped a five-game goal drought for DeBrincat, who is up to 36 points (12 on the power play), 156 shots on net and 51 hits through 54 contests.
Jan 21, 2020
Plucks apple Tuesday
DeBrincat notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat found Kirby Dach for the second-period tally. In 51 games this season, DeBrincat has 35 points (12 goals, 23 helpers), 143 shots and 13 PIM. Despite skating on the third line in Tuesday's game, the 22-year-old projects as a top-six winger and his production has been in line with that deployment.
Jan 19, 2020
Notches helper in win
DeBrincat registered an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat has picked up three goals and four helpers over his last 10 games. The 22-year-old winger has 34 points, 139 shots on goal and a minus-4 rating through 50 contests. His sizable role on the power play -- where he's notched 11 points this season -- should keep him as a valuable option for fantasy owners.
Jan 15, 2020
Nets power-play tally
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat struck for the goal with Max Domi serving a roughing minor after a dust-up in front of the benches. Eight of DeBrincat's 12 goals this season have come with a man advantage. He's at 33 points, 137 shots and 46 hits in 48 games.
Jan 9, 2020
Scores with man advantage
DeBrincat scored a power-play goal on three shots and was minus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.
ANALYSIS
DeBrincat's goal brought the Blackhawks to within 3-2 just over five minutes into the second period. That was as close as Chicago would get, as Nashville answered with a pair of empty-net goals. DeBrincat has 11 goals and 31 points in 45 games, disappointing totals compared to his 41-goal, 76-point sophomore campaign from a year ago. His shooting percentage has dropped from 18.6 last season to 8.1 this year.
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