Goncalves scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
Goncalves' postseason should be considered encouraging, as the 24-year-old put up four points, four shots on net, 15 hits, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over five games. That follows his 20-point effort over 60 regular-season contests in his first full NHL campaign. Goncalves was mostly a bottom-six forward this year, but he averaged 16:54 of ice time in the playoffs compared to 12:48 per contest in the regular season. All signs point to him playing a larger role to begin 2025-26 once the pending restricted free agent gets a new deal signed.
Goncalves put up two assists and four hits in a 5-1 win over Florida on Saturday in Game 3.
Goncalves is coming off a 20-point (eight goals, 12 assists) rookie campaign in 2024-25, where he averaged 12:48 of ice time per game. His playing time has increased during the playoffs, and he logged 18:31 of action in Game 3. Goncalves has three assists and nine hits in three games this postseason but doesn't have a shot on goal yet.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Earns first playoff point
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Goncalves notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.
Goncalves is set to fill a middle-six role in the postseason, though he had an impressive 20:07 of ice time Tuesday in his playoff debut. He also earned his first postseason point with a helper on a Brayden Point goal. Goncalves established himself with 20 points, 61 shots on net, 71 hits and a plus-7 rating over 60 regular-season appearances. He'll be a depth option in fantasy playoff pools, though the Lightning will need to turn things around after a disappointing Game 1.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Provides pair of helpers
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Goncalves logged two assists and three hits in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.
Goncalves has turned the heat up on offense with three goals and three assists over his last five games. The 24-year-old forward is still working on consistency over longer stretches, but he can give fantasy managers a boost on offense when he's in a groove. For the season, he's produced 20 points (eight goals, 12 helpers) with 56 shots on net, 69 hits and a plus-8 rating over 58 appearances.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Two goals in loss Friday
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Goncalves scored two goals in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit.
Goncalves found the back of the net twice on two shots in Friday's defeat, scoring late in the second period and early in the third frame. He has netted four of his eight goals this season over his last eight outings. Goncalves has racked up 10 points, including seven goals, in 21 appearances since the beginning of March, a stretch in which he's also notched 20 shots, 33 hits and nine blocked shots.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Finds twine in shootout loss
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Goncalves scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres.
Goncalves has scored twice over his last five games. The 24-year-old had a strong February but has returned to more of a supporting role on offense in March and April, which makes sense given his third-line role and a renewed lack of power-play time. He's now at six goals, 15 points, 49 shots on net, 62 hits and a plus-4 rating across 54 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Lights lamp in blowout win
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Goncalves scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-0 win over Utah.
Goncalves ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally. He had two assists in that stretch. The 24-year-old continues to see middle-six usage, though he's once again out of the mix for power-play time, which will likely limit his offense. For the season, he's produced five goals, 14 points, 43 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-3 rating across 50 outings.
Goncalves notched an assist and three hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Goncalves has four points and five shots on net over his last seven outings. The 24-year-old has emerged as a decent depth scorer, but he's not doing it consistently enough to be a factor in standard fantasy formats. For the season, the forward has 13 points, 42 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-1 rating across 48 appearances.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: First NHL power-play goal
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Goncalves scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
It was his first NHL power-play goal. Goncalves has a goal in each of his last two games and his third in his last seven games. His fantasy value is limited -- he has just four goals, seven assists and 40 shots in 43 games this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Third goal of season
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Goncalves scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Goncalves cut the score to 3-1 early in the third period with a goal from above the hash marks. It was his third goal of the season. Goncalves is skating on the third line with newcomers Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand. It's a great opportunity for the winger to grow his game and gain experience. But it won't likely make him fantasy relevant, at least this season. Goncalves has three goals, seven hits, 42 hits, 12 blocks and 39 shots in 42 games this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Seven points in last 10 games
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Goncalves scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.
The marker stood as the winner. Goncalves ripped a wrist shot through a screen and past Logan Thompson early in the third period. The goal was his second this season and of his career. Goncalves has just nine points in 37 games in 2024-25, but seven (one goal, six assists) have come in his last 10 contests. He also has 17 shots in that span. Fantasy managers in deep formats may find him useful in the short term.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Back with big club
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Goncalves was called up from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.
Goncalves was on a roll prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, earning five assists over his previous six games. The 24-year-old figures to fill a supporting role moving forward once the Lightning resume play Sunday versus the Kraken.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Keeps rolling Sunday
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Goncalves notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
Nikita Kucherov (upper body) was a last-minute scratch, and Goncalves moved over to right wing on the top line. Goncalves made good on head coach Jon Cooper's trust, picking up his fifth assist in the last six games when he set up a Victor Hedman tally in the first period. Goncalves spent a couple of weeks with AHL Syracuse in January, and it appears to have benefited his performance. He could be assigned to play with the minor-league team during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but it's likely Goncalves will be with the big club for most of the rest of the campaign. He has seven points, 30 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-3 rating over 33 appearances.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Assigned to AHL
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Goncalves was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Goncalves has one goal, seven points, 30 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 25 hits in 33 NHL outings this season. He has three assists over a three-game point streak and five helpers in his last six appearances. Goncalves will likely be back with the Lightning after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Stays warm with helper
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Goncalves logged an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
Goncalves will be sad to see the 4 Nations Face-Off break -- he has four assists over his last five outings. The 24-year-old earned a look in the top six over the previous two contests due to his recent strong play. The Lightning have one more game before the break against the Canadiens on Sunday, and Goncalves should be a decent DFS budget option for the two-game slate if he stays in the top six.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Gets look on top line
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Goncalves notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
The absence of Anthony Cirelli (upper body) led to significant changes to the Lightning's lineup. Goncalves benefited, earning a top-line chance at even strength, and he made good on it by assisting on Brayden Point's third-period insurance tally. Goncalves has a helper in three of his last four contests, and he's up to five points, 28 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-2 rating over 31 games this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Back in NHL
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Goncalves was called up from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.
Goncalves was returned to Syracuse on Friday in what turned out to be a paper move to reduce the Lightning's salary cap. Goncalves had an assist Thursday in a 3-0 win over LA. Look for Goncalves to see bottom-six minutes against the Islanders on Saturday, while Michael Eyssimont could be a healthy scratch if Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is available to play.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Sent down Friday
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Goncalves was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
Goncalves was called up by the Lightning on Monday, and he made two appearances during his stint with the NHL club, racking up an assist, three shots on goal, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating while averaging 12:25 of ice time. He's been with Tampa Bay on several occasions this year, but it's unclear whether he'll be recalled before the league's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Chips in with assist
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Goncalves notched an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
The helper was Goncalves' first point since Dec. 19 versus the Blues. The 24-year-old spent a couple of weeks at AHL Syracuse after clearing waivers earlier in January. He's not out of the woods when it comes to staying in the NHL or in the Lightning's lineup, but he played over Michael Eyssimont in this contest. Cam Atkinson is also in the mix to be a healthy scratch at times. Goncalves has just three points with 20 shots on net and 22 hits over 28 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Summoned from minors
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Goncalves was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Goncalves was waived by Tampa Bay on Jan. 13 and ultimately was not claimed by another club. The 24-year-old has notched a goal and an assist over 26 appearances with the Lightning this season. He'll most likely serve as the team's 13th forward Tuesday against Chicago.
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