Predators' Luke Evangelista: Generates helper Wednesday
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Evangelista notched an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
Evangelista returned to steady top-six usage late in the season, earning four goals and nine assists over his last 14 contests. The winger had just 32 points in 68 outings this season, a small step back in pace from the 39-point campaign he had over 80 games a year ago. He added 134 shots on net, 28 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating in 2024-25. Evangelista will be a restricted free agent this summer -- the only one on Nashville's NHL roster -- so getting him a new contract is likely to be a priority for general manager Barry Trotz.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Eclipses 10-goal mark
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Evangelista scored a goal and recorded four shots on goal in Monday's 7-3 loss to Utah.
Evangelista lit the lamp midway through the second period to halt a four-goal run from Utah that spanned across the first and second frames. Evangelista's twine finder marked his 10th goal of the season, which secured his second consecutive year scoring at least 10 markers. Overall, the 23-year-old winger is up to 31 points and 130 shots on goal in 67 appearances this season. Despite struggling earlier this season, Evangelista is rolling with 12 points and 29 shots on goal in his last 13 games. The potential and skills needed to thrive at the NHL level are present for Evangelista, and he has a solid chance to break out in his third full season with the Predators if they elect to re-sign him.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Supplies two assists in loss
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Evangelista recorded two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Evangelista has gone nine games without a goal, but he's supplied six assists in that span. He helped out on goals by Jordan Oesterle and Marc Del Gaizo in Saturday's contest. Evangelista is up to 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists), 126 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-3 rating over 66 appearances this season. He's had more downs than ups in 2024-25, but the 23-year-old has played at a passable level since the start of March, which bodes well for next year.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Eight points in last seven games
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Evangelista picked up two assists Tuesday in an 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Evangelista hasn't been able to replicate his surprise season from last year, but he has picked up his pace with eight points (three goals, five assists) and 10 shots across his last seven games. in the short term, Evangelista might help desperate managers make a push to season's end.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Two goals in Carolina
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Evangelista scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes.
It's the second multi-point performance in the last three games for Evangelista and his first multi-goal effort of the season. The 23-year-old winger has been inconsistent recently -- he has four goals and eight points over the last 10 games, but he's been held off the scoresheet completely six times in that span.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Six points in last eight games
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Evangelista had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Evangelista has taken a step back in 2024-25 after putting up 16 goals, 39 points and 172 shots in 80 regular-season games last campaign. He has seven snipes, 15 helpers and 102 shots through 55 contests this year. However, this could be a bump in the road before growth occurs. Evangelista has six points and four assists in his last eight games, showing he might be turning the corner.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Pots empty-netter
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Evangelista scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.
Evangelista ended his eight-game goal drought with the empty-netter. He picked up three assists in that span, including two in Tuesday's contest against the Bruins after a promotion to the top line at even strength. If he can stay in that spot, he's poised to finish big in 2024-25. That would be a welcome sight -- he's been limited to six goals and 19 points over 49 appearances after posting 39 points in 80 outings in 2023-24.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Produces two helpers in win
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Evangelista notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
Evangelista got a look on the top line with Steven Stamkos and Ryan O'Reilly, and the trio combined for three goals and eight points. The 23-year-old Evangelista has largely been limited to the third line this season, but he's getting a larger opportunity now that Gustav Nyquist is in Minnesota following a trade. Evangelista is up to 18 points, 85 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 48 appearances. He had 39 points over 80 outings in 2023-24, so there's more scoring potential in the winger's game.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Offers assist in win
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Evangelista logged a power-play assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Jets.
Evangelista snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. He's been back in the lineup since the 4 Nations Face-Off ended after missing three games prior to the break due to a lower-body injury. For the season, the 23-year-old winger has struggled with consistency and has now dealt with some injuries that have made bouncing back more difficult. He's at 16 points (three on the power play), 83 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 45 appearances.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Back in lineup Saturday
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Evangelista (lower body) is set to play against Colorado on Saturday, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
Evangelista missed three games due to the injury. He has five goals and 15 points in 41 appearances in 2024-25. Evangelista is projected to play on the third line alongside Thomas Novak and Mark Jankowski.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Unavailable Saturday
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Evangelista (lower body) won't play against Buffalo on Saturday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Evangelista will miss his third straight game. He has five goals, 15 points and 79 shots on net across 41 outings this season. Evangelista's next chance to play will be versus Colorado on Feb. 22 after the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Out again Friday
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Evangelista (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Blackhawks, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Evangelista will miss his second straight game with the injury. He's been battling a few lower-body injuries lately, so it's possible the Predators will opt to rest him for Saturday's game against the Sabres as well, with a two-week break set to follow. Joakim Kemell will draw into the lineup Friday for his NHL debut.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Not playing Monday
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Evangelista is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't play Monday versus the Senators.
Evangelista exited Saturday's contest in Pittsburgh and later returned, but he's unable to give it a go Monday. It's a tough break for the right-shot forward, as he recently returned from an eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury. Vinnie Hinostroza will replace Evangelista in the lineup Monday and slot in on the second line alongside Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly. Evangelista will have a few days to recover before Friday's road game against the Blackhawks.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Scores in return
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Evangelista scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.
Evangelista missed eight games due to a lower-body injury. He returned in a second-line role and saw 16:21 of ice time as well as a spot on the second power-play unit. His tally snapped a six-game point drought. Evangelista has struggled with consistency this season, as have many of his teammates. The 22-year-old has 15 points, 78 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 40 appearances.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Set to return
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Evangelista (lower body) is set to return to the lineup Friday versus the Sabres, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.
Evangelista missed eight games with the injury. The 22-year-old winger is set to play on the second line, bumping Vinnie Hinostroza from the lineup. Per the NHL media site, Evangelista has been activated from injured reserve, clearing the path for his return.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Not quite ready
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Evangelista (lower body) will not be an option against Vancouver on Wednesday but is "getting close" according to head coach Andrew Brunette, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Evangelista returned to practice Wednesday, leading to some speculation that he might be ready to face the Canucks. Instead, the 22-year-old winger will need to wait at least one more game until he rejoins the lineup. Once given the all-clear, Evangelista should slot into a bottom-six role, which could result in Zachary L'Heureux heading back to AHL Milwaukee.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Lands on IR
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Evangelista (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
The move appears to be a formality as Evangelista, who's already missed three games, isn't expected back until early February. Adam Wilsby was activated in a corresponding move.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Out four weeks
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Evangelista (lower body) will miss the next four weeks, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Evangelista was injured Tuesday against the Jets and the Predators may decide to keep him out a touch longer as his recovery time period is close enough to the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Evangelista has four goals and 14 points in 39 games, a regression from last season when he managed 16 goals and 23 helpers in 80 regular-season contests.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Exits with lower-body injury
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Evangelista (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Jets.
Evangelista was originally injured in the first period but returned to the bench in the second. The 22-year-old was then ruled out for the game early in the third. If he can't suit up Saturday against the Capitals, Zachary L'Heureux (suspension) will likely step into the lineup in Evangelista's place.
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Predators' Luke Evangelista: Buries power-play tally
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Evangelista scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Evangelista has scored twice and added an assist over his last five contests. His goal Thursday was his first power-play point since Oct. 25. The 22-year-old winger has four goals, nine helpers, 61 shots on net, 12 hits, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 31 appearances. Evangelista is likely to remain in a middle-six role throughout the campaign, as he hasn't scored enough to justify a move up the lineup.
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