Lindholm scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Lindholm set up a David Pastrnak tally at 9:09 of the second period and then scored a goal of his own, which was the game-winner, just 13 seconds later. Through five contests, Lindholm has three points, 13 shots on net, eight blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. He's seeing steady top-four minutes as well as some power-play time. The 30-year-old defenseman was limited to 26 points in 73 regular-season outings a year ago, but that was just one season after a career-best 53-point effort, so he should be capable of landing somewhere in middle of those two marks in 2024-25.
Lindholm scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.
Lindholm's tally in the third period provided a quick response to William Nylander's opening goal. In overtime, Lindholm dumped in a pass that caromed perfectly off the boards to David Pastrnak, who deked around Ilya Samsonov for the series-clinching goal. Lindholm concludes the first round with four points, 12 shots on net, six hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over seven appearances. He'll continue to see top-four minutes and will likely be tasked with a shutdown role in the second round against the Panthers.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Good start in playoffs
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Lindholm registered an assist through 25:03 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 3.
The stalwart defenseman has two helpers in this series after failing to pick up any points at all through 11 playoff games dating back to his previous two seasons with the Bruins. Lindholm took a step back offensively in the regular season, dropping from 53 points (10 goals, 43 assists) in 2022-23 to 26 points (three goals, 23 assists) this time around, though a lower-body injury caused him to miss nine games before he returned with two apples in a March 9 contest. Fantasy managers still hanging around for playoff pools should view Lindholm as a serviceable option as long as the B's remain in playoff contention.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Chips in with helper
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Lindholm recorded an assist, two hits, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.
Lindholm snapped a five-game point drought with the assist. The 30-year-old defenseman helped out on Brandon Carlo's tally in the second period. Lindholm returned to his career norms in 2023-24 with 26 points, a plus-18 rating, 99 shots on net, 100 blocked shots and 63 PIM over 73 appearances after posting a 53-point season in 2022-23. He'll play in a top-four role throughout the postseason, but he shouldn't be expected to generate consistent offense.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Pots goal Saturday
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Lindholm found the back of the net in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals.
Lindholm opened the scoring 18:47 into the first period for his second goal of the season. He also added one hit, four PIM, one shot on net and a plus-1 rating in 26:08 of ice time. The 30-year-old defenseman is limited in scoring due to his lack of power-play time but, as a first pairing rearguard, he gets many opportunities for consistent peripheral statistics like blocked shots and hits.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Two assists in return from injury
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Lindholm earned two assists Saturday in a 5-1 win over the Penguins.
Lindholm made a significant impact in his return after missing nine games due to a lower-body injury. He hasn't come close to his eye-popping output from last season, but that doesn't diminish his value on the ice. He has one goal and 21 points in 57 games this campaign while serving as a pillar in the defensive zone.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Ready to rock
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Lindholm (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
Following a nine-game absence, Lindholm will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup against the Penguins. The 30-year-old Lindholm has generated 19 points, 71 shots on goal and 73 blocked shots in 56 games this season.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Likely to play against Pittsburgh
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Lindholm (lower body) is probable to play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Lindholm has sat out the last nine games, but it appears he'll likely be activated off IR prior to Saturday's contest. He has one goal, 18 assists and a plus-19 rating in 56 contests this season. Parker Wotherspoon will likely sit if Lindholm returns to action versus the Penguins.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Closing in on return
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Lindholm (lower body) will not be available Thursday against Toronto, but he's inching closer to a return, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Lindholm has been a solid defensive piece for the Bruins all year, recording one goal and 18 assists while posting a respectable plus-19 rating through 56 contests. The 30-year-old has played heavy minutes this year averaging 23:42 per game. Look for him to slot into a top-four role upon his return.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Unavailable for Thursday
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Lindholm (undisclosed) skated before Wednesday's practice, but he's not expected to return for Thursday's game versus Vegas, Scott McLaughlin of The Skate Pod reports.
Lindholm was last in the lineup Feb. 19. He has a goal, 19 points, 52 PIM, 36 hits and 73 blocks in 56 outings in 2023-24. Once Lindholm is healthy, the blueliner will likely serve in a top-four capacity.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Lands on IR
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Lindholm (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Lindholm was already ruled out for the Bruins' current road trip, so he's not expected to play before next Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights. Ian Mitchell was called up in a corresponding move to provide defensive depth.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Will miss next four games
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Lindholm (undisclosed) will not be available for Boston's four-game road trip, which begins Wednesday in Edmonton, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.
Boston will return home to play Vegas on Feb. 29. Lindholm has a goal, 19 points, 52 PIM, 35 hits and 73 blocks in 56 appearances this season. With the 30-year-old defenseman unavailable, Mason Lohrei is set to draw into the lineup Wednesday after being recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Takes two trips to box
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Lindholm posted an assist in Monday's 4-1 home win against the Jets.
Lindholm ended up with a plus-2 rating, one shot on goal and a hit in his 20:31 of ice time across 27 shifts. He also took two minor penalties, although the Jets were unable to cash in on the power play either time. The veteran defenseman carries a three-game point streak into Wednesday's home contest against the Hurricanes, posting three assists with a plus-7 rating during the impressive run.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Stays warm with power-play assist
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Lindholm notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
Lindholm has been productively with seven assists over his last six games, and three of those helpers have come on the power play. The defenseman sees time on the second power-play unit while eating massive minutes in all situations. The 29-year-old is up to 14 points, 56 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 40 appearances. His slow start may have deterred some fantasy managers, so it's worth looking to see if he's available in most formats now that he's warmed up again.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Snaps slump with two-point effort
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Lindholm collected two assists in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
The 29-year-old blueliner hadn't gotten onto the scoresheet at all over the prior nine games, but Lindholm snapped the slump with his first multi-point performance of the season. He's having trouble repeating his breakout 2022-23 numbers, and even when Charlie McAvoy's been on the shelf this season, Lindholm hasn't been able to take advantage. Through 35 games, he's managed only one goal and nine points.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Pots first goal of season
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Lindholm scored a power-play goal on a team-high five shots on net while adding a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
The 29-year-old defenseman wrapped up the scoring for Boston midway through the second period -- he slapped at a bouncing puck from the blue line and sent a knuckleball toward Devon Levi that dipped right through the five-hole on the young goalie. It was Lindholm's first goal of the season, and since beginning the campaign mired in a 10-game point drought, he's picked up three points in the last five contests.
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Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Warming up
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Lindholm supplied an assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Monday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
After opening the season with a 10-game point drought, Lindholm has picked up an assist in each of his last two games. The 29-year-old blueliner has taken on a larger role in November with the Bruins' blue line tested by injuries and a suspension for Charlie McAvoy. Lindholm has added 16 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 12 contests. Despite the struggles on offense, he's a virtual lock for a top-four role due to his defensive contributions.
