Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Snaps slump with two helpers
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Dadonov recorded two assists and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.
Dadonov ended a four-game point drought with the pair of helpers on Wyatt Johnston's two goals. The 34-year-old Dadonov has been the weak link on the Stars' third line, posting just eight points over 19 contests. He's added 24 shots on net and a minus-8 rating, and his poor offense has also cost him a role on the second power-play unit.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Finds twine on power play
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Dadonov scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Wild.
Dadonov has a power-play point in each of the last two games. The Stars had struggled with the man advantage before tallying five power-play goals in Sunday's win. Dadonov has a modest six points, 19 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-3 rating through 14 contests this season.
Dadonov logged a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.
Dadonov snapped a four-game point drought with the helper on Matt Duchene's goal in the second period. The 34-year-old Dadonov has seen his playing time trend down lately -- his line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston has been relatively quiet compared to the trio of Duchene, Tyler Seguin and Mason Marchment. Dadonov is at five points, 16 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 13 appearances. Without a clear path to more involvement on offense, he's best left on the waiver wire in many formats.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Tallies Wednesday
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Dadonov scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Flames.
Dadonov has scored all three of his goals this season over the last four games. He also has an assist in that span, giving him four points in eight outings on the year. The winger has done more damage with less ice time -- he's been under 15 minutes in each of the last three games after struggling with ice times in the 16-17 minute range earlier in the season.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Records two points in home win
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Dadonov scored a goal with an assist in Monday's 5-3 win against the Blue Jackets.
Dadonov added a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and a hit in his 11:32 of ice time across just 15 shifts. It was his first multi-point performance in a regular-season game since March 13 last season in Seattle. All three of the winger's points this season have come in the last three games. He'll look to keep up the good work Wednesday night on the road against the Flames.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Breaks early slump
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Dadonov scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.
Dadonov had been held off the scoresheet in the first four games of the season. The winger didn't see any power-play time Tuesday, losing his spot on the second unit to Mason Marchment. Dadonov hasn't added much else while struggling on offense, picking up five shots on goal, three hits, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through five outings in a middle-six role.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Signs two-year contract
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Dadonov (knee) signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with Dallas on Tuesday.
Dadonov chose to stay with the Stars rather than test the open market as an unrestricted free agent. He accounted for seven goals and 33 points in 73 games between Dallas and Montreal last season. Dadonov also had four goals and 10 points in 16 playoff outings with the Stars prior to missing the team's final three contests due to an MCL strain.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Has MCL strain
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The injury that caused Dadonov to miss Dallas' final three playoff contests was an MCL strain, Stars general manager Jim Nill told Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest on Thursday.
Dadonov hasn't fully recovered from the injury. He recorded seven goals and 33 points in 73 regular-season outings in 2022-23 and contributed another four goals and 10 points in 16 playoff contests. Dadonov is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after completing his three-year, $15 million contract.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Won't play Monday
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Dadonov (lower body) won't play Monday in Game 6 against Vegas, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Dadonov will sit out his third straight contest. He has produced four goals, 10 points, 29 shots on net and 18 hits in 16 games this postseason. Dallas hasn't determined yet who Jamie Benn (suspension) will replace in the lineup for Monday's must-win matchup.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Not playing Saturday
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Dadonov (lower body) won't travel with the team to Vegas for Game 5 on Saturday, Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas News reports.
Dadonov was unavailable Wednesday in the Stars' 3-2 win over Vegas in Game 4 on Thursday. Dadonov has four goals and 10 points in 16 Stanley Cup playoff games this season, after picking up seven goals and 26 helpers in 73 games split between Dallas and Montreal in the regular season. He is considered to be longer than day-to-day but could return if the Stars are able to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Out Thursday
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Dadonov (lower body) won't play against Vegas in Game 4 on Thursday, per Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Dadonov exited Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights after colliding with Roope Hintz in the first period. Dadonov's been a significant contributor for Dallas in the 2023 playoffs, providing four goals and 10 points in 16 outings. Luke Glendening, who was a healthy scratch Tuesday, might be back in the lineup Thursday.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Exits Game 3
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Dadonov (lower body) won't return to Game 3 versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday after suffering an injury in the first period, Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
Dadonov collided with Roope Hintz in the first period and had to leave the game. The Stars are also missing Jamie Benn (game misconduct), leaving them with just 10 forwards to close out the contest. It's unclear if Dadonov will be ready to play in Game 4 on Thursday.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Provides helper in Game 7 win
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Dadonov notched an assist and two hits in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kraken in Game 7.
Despite not having a shot in the contest, Dadonov was an active presence on the puck. His helper was an unlikely one, as he launched a clearance that Wyatt Johnston was able to track down before scoring the winning goal. Dadonov had a goal and four assists over seven contests versus the Kraken in the second round, putting the winger at nine points, 24 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating through 13 playoff outings.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Dishes pair of helpers
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Dadonov notched two assists, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken in Game 4.
Dadonov helped out on a Joe Pavelski power-play tally in the second period and also set up Max Domi's empty-netter in the third. With four points over his last three games, Dadonov has been an effective part of the Stars' depth in the second round. The winger is up to eight points, 23 shots on net, 11 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 10 playoff outings.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Chips in with assist
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Dadonov provided an assist and three hits in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 3.
Dadonov helped the Stars capitalize when the Kraken had a lapse on defense in the second period. He set up Mason Marchment for the tally, but the Stars weren't able to build off of it. This was Dadonov's second point in three second-round contests, and he's at four goals, two helpers, 23 shots, eight hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through nine playoff outings.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Tucks in goal
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Dadonov scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Dadonov entered the zone and got around the net, tucking a wraparound shot after Philipp Grubauer's leg got too far back in his net. This was Dadonov's first goal in four games, but he's up to four tallies and an assist over eight playoff outings. The winger has added 22 shots on net and a plus-3 rating as a productive part of the Stars' middle six.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Picks up assist Friday
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Dadonov logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Wild in Game 6.
Dadonov set up Wyatt Johnston's goal in the second period, which stood as the series-clinching tally. With three goals and an assist over six playoff contests, Dadonov has provided steady middle-six offense. He's added 14 shots on net, five hits, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in the playoffs.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Scores in Game 4
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Dadonov scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Wild in Game 4.
Dadonov gave the Stars a 2-0 lead early in the third period. The 34-year-old has tallied three goals in Dallas' two wins in the series, but he's been held off the scoresheet in the team's two losses to Minnesota. He's added 10 shots on net, four hits and a plus-2 rating in four playoff contests.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Pots pair of goals in win
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Dadonov scored twice on three shots in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Wild in Game 2.
Dadonov scored the Stars' fourth and fifth goals, though the Wild potted a pair of tallies between the winger's markers. His first goal of the game stood as the game-winner. The 34-year-old had 15 points in 23 outings after he was traded from the Canadiens to the Stars, and he's fit in excellently in a middle-six role with some power-play time. He'll look to continue providing timely depth scoring on a line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston while Joe Pavelski (concussion) is out.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Dadonov picked up an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Blues.
Dadonov ended the regular season on a 15-game goal drought. He supplied seven assists but went minus-5 in that span. The 34-year-old has 33 points, 110 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 73 contests between the Stars and the Canadiens this season. He should continue to see middle-six usage as the Stars embark on a playoff run.
