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Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 4/9/2026
2025 Stats
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29
PP Pts
4
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38
PIM
46
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cirelli had his best season as a pro in 2024-25, as the 27-year-old notched a career-high 27 goals and 59 points and continued to flex his defensive prowess with a plus-30 rating. The end of the season was tough on Cirelli, who scored just two goals in the final 16 games, including the postseason. Brayden Point is entrenched as Tampa’s No. 1 center, so Cirelli won’t benefit from playing with guys like Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel. He should still see time on the second power play, but when fully healthy, the Lightning’s first unit is set, meaning that most of Cirelli’s production must come at five-on-five or shorthanded. While it seems like there’s another level to the offensive game for the two-way center, his expected role on the Lightning as a shutdown center in 2025-26 will likely keep him from maxing out his offensive potential. Read Past Outlooks
Signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with the Lightning in July of 2022.
Remains shelved Tuesday
Cirelli (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's road contest against the Senators, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
ANALYSIS
Cirelli is set to miss his second consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. Overall, the 28-year-old center has 52 points, 121 shots on net, 47 hits and 43 blocked shots through 68 games this season. It's unclear whether Cirelli will be kept out of the lineup for an extended period of time, but his status at the team's upcoming morning skates could provide more information. His next chance to return to Tampa Bay's lineup is Thursday against the Canadiens.
Cirelli is set to miss his second consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. Overall, the 28-year-old center has 52 points, 121 shots on net, 47 hits and 43 blocked shots through 68 games this season. It's unclear whether Cirelli will be kept out of the lineup for an extended period of time, but his status at the team's upcoming morning skates could provide more information. His next chance to return to Tampa Bay's lineup is Thursday against the Canadiens.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:14
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:15
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:35
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There isn't much mystery about what Cirelli might bring to the table in 2024-25. After all, he's recorded between 0.44 and 0.65 points per game in every campaign of his career, which translates to a range of roughly 36-53 points per 82 contests. Cirelli does have a bit of an injury history, which is an x-factor, but he finished with over 75 regular-season appearances in two of his past three campaigns. As such, it's not a staggering issue, and if you were to pencil him in for 40-45 points for the 2024-25 campaign, you'll probably finish the season satisfied with the results. The 27-year-old is unlikely to help you much in other categories, but he should at least give you more than 30 PIM, 100 shots and 60 hits. Cirelli will also probably finish with a positive plus/minus rating as a member of the capable Lightning.
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Unavailable in Buffalo
Cirelli (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday in Buffalo and is day-to-day, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Second NHL hat trick
Cirelli delivered a hat trick while also recording a blocked shot Thursday in a 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.
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Secures third straight 20-goal year
Cirelli scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kraken.
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Tallies twice in win
Cirelli scored two goals on four shots, added five PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
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Picks up three more points
Cirelli scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.
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Remains in contention for Olympics
Cirelli, who will miss the Bolts' next two games with an undisclosed injury, is still in contention to play for Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Cirelli has until Feb. 12 to get back to 100 percent to face Czechia with Team Canada. In his last six outings, the 28-year-old center has generated three goals and four assists, including one power-play point. The Canadians won't lack options if they need to replace Cirelli in the lineup.
Cirelli has until Feb. 12 to get back to 100 percent to face Czechia with Team Canada. In his last six outings, the 28-year-old center has generated three goals and four assists, including one power-play point. The Canadians won't lack options if they need to replace Cirelli in the lineup.