Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Nabs two apples in defeat
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Tsyplakov banked two even-strength assists Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Wild.
Tsyplakov has registered at least one assist in five of his last six games, but he hasn't scored since Dec. 21. The Russian winger has contributed seven goals, 18 helpers and a plus-9 rating through 51 appearances in his first season on North American ice. The 26-year-old has bounced around the lineup at times this season, but he's developed some chemistry on the second line with Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri of late. Tsyplakov will look to end his goal drought when the Islanders are back in action Feb. 23 against Dallas.
Tsyplakov registered an assist and five PIM in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.
Tsyplakov had to answer the bell for his hit to the head of Ryan Poehling when these two teams previously met Jan. 16. He took care of it by fighting Scott Laughton at 4:51 of the first period, and that was the end of the aggression. Tsyplakov would add his helper as the Islanders' fourth line combined for the team's second goal, scored by Marc Gatcomb. The assist ended an 11-game point drought for Tsyplakov, who is unlikely to be very effective if he remains in the bottom six. He's at 20 points, 63 shots on net, 31 PIM, 102 hits and a plus-9 rating over 46 appearances, but the bulk of his offense has come when he's in a middle-six role.
Tsyplakov is eligible to return to the lineup versus Carolina on Saturday after completing his three-game suspension.
Tsyplakov received the three-game ban for an illegal hit to the head against Philadelphia's Ryan Poehling on Jan. 16. Tsyplakov has seven goals, 12 assists, 26 PIM and 101 hits across 44 appearances in 2024-25.
The NHL handed Tsyplakov a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Ryan Poehling (upper body) during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.
Tsyplakov wasn't assessed a penalty on the play, but Poehling exited the game and won't be available for the Flyers' tilt against the Devils on Saturday. The 26-year-old Tsyplakov will be eligible to return Jan. 25 versus Carolina. He has seven goals, 19 points, 26 PIM and 101 hits in 44 outings in 2024-25. His absence might push Marc Gatcomb, who was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Friday, into the lineup.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Having hearing with DPOS
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Tsyplakov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia's Ryan Poehling (upper body) in Thursday's game.
Tsyplakov was not penalized for the hit in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Islanders. Poehling took a hit to the head at the 8:23 mark of the opening period and did not return. Tsyplakov has not picked up a point in his last 10 games and has seven goals and 19 points over 44 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Opens scoring in win
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Tsyplakov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Tsyplakov has four goals and two assists over nine games in December. The 26-year-old isn't particularly explosive on offense, but he's been steady for a team in need of goals. He's up to 19 points, 48 shots on net, 87 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 34 contests in a top-six role.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Offers helper in defeat
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Tsyplakov logged an assist, two PIM, one blocked shot and three hits in 16:12 of ice time in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Chicago.
Tsyplakov recorded the secondary assist on Noah Dobson's third-period tally, which concluded the scoring for the Isles. Tsyplakov has points in back-to-back outings, but he hasn't a had a point streak of at least three games in his first NHL season. He'll be hard-pressed to accomplish that feat on the road Tuesday against a Hurricanes club that allows just 2.87 goals per game, ninth-fewest in the league. Tsyplakov has compiled six goals (one game-winner), 12 helpers, 22 PIM, 46 shots and a plus-9 rating through 32 contests.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Scores in Thursday's win
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Tsyplakov scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Blackhawks.
Tsyplakov has scored three times and added an assist over six games in December. He stretched the Islanders' lead to 5-1 in the third period, but it proved to be a vital insurance goal, as the Blackhawks' late push made it the game-winner. This was his first game-winning goal in the NHL, and he now has six goals, 17 points, 46 shots on net, 84 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 31 outings. Tsyplakov isn't tearing it up on offense, but he's been steady and could push for a 50-point campaign.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Bags apple Tuesday
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Tsyplakov recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Tsyplakov set up a Kyle Palmieri tally in the second period. With three helpers over his last four games, Tsyplakov continues to stay involved on offense, but he hasn't generated many shots this season. The 26-year-old winger is at 10 points, 22 shots on net, 48 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating over his first 16 NHL appearances. He had 31 goals and 47 points over 65 games in the KHL in 2023-24, so he may still have some untapped potential if he can find a better finishing touch.
Tsyplakov notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.
Tsyplakov assisted on a Brock Nelson tally that put the Islanders ahead 3-1 in the third period, but the lead didn't last. While the team's top line has battled injuries, head coach Patrick Roy has kept the trio of Tsyplakov, Nelson and Kyle Palmieri together as the second line. Tsyplakov has yet to create a point streak, but he's been fairly steady with two goals, seven helpers, 19 shots on net, 45 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 15 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Sets up two goals Saturday
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Tsyplakov delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.
Tsyplakov was credited with assists in two of the Islanders' three first-period goals, setting up Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson, but he's been struggling to make an impact as a scoring weapon. Even though he has four assists over his last six appearances, the 26-year-old Russian winger hasn't scored since the season-opening loss against Utah on Oct. 10, and to make things even more worrisome, he's taken just one shot over his last six appearances. Tsyplakov needs to find a way to take more risks as a scoring option for the Isles, because otherwise, his fantasy upside will continue to trend in the wrong direction.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Bags power-play goal
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Tsyplakov scored a goal (on three shots) and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 preseason win over the Rangers.
Tsyplakov was outstanding in the power play, as both of his goal contributions in this "Battle of New York" came with the man advantage -- he set up Bo Horvat's goal in the final minutes of the first period and later gave the Isles the lead with less than a minute to go in the second frame. Tsyplakov had 31 goals and 47 points in 63 regular-season contests with the KHL's Moscow Spartak in 2023-24, and based on what he's shown in the preseason, he's expected to have a role as a top-six forward for the Isles once they begin their regular-season play against Utah on Oct. 10.
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Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Back at practice
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Tsyplakov (lower body) participated in Sunday's practice, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Tsyplakov should be an option for Monday's preseason contest versus Philadelphia after leaving Friday's 5-1 win over New Jersey late in the third period as a precaution. If the line combinations from Sunday's session remain unchanged, he would skate on the second line in Monday's contest.
