OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Thu 2/22/24 2:15 AM

Bjugstad notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad was out of the contest for part of the second period, but he was able to return. He set up a Matias Maccelli tally in the second period to get the Coyotes on the board. Bjugstad endured a month-long cold path with one goal over 13 contests, but he's now picked up three points over his last two outings. For the season, he has 30 points -- his most in a season since 2017-18 -- with 116 shots on net, 84 hits and a plus-2 rating through 56 appearances.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Tue 2/20/24 12:25 AM

Bjugstad scored twice in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
It was a big night for the forward, who also had a plus-1 rating, a minor penalty, and four shots on net. The goals broke a long slump for the veteran, who hadn't posted a point in nine games and had just a single goal over his last 13 contests. Despite the slump, Bjugstad has maintained a second-line role with power-play time on the second unit.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Tue 1/23/24 1:42 PM

Bjugstad scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad broke his three-game slump with a goal against one of his former teams. The tally was his 10th of the season, four of which have come in January. The 31-year-old center is up to 27 points, 92 shots on net, 62 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 45 appearances this season, serving mainly in a top-six role.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Sun 1/14/24 3:42 AM

Bjugstad scored three goals in Saturday's 6-0 victory over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad hadn't scored a goal in 16 games, but he fired seven shots on net to eventually get his second career hat trick. After scoring only 29 points last year, Bjugstad has 26 points at the halfway point of the season. He'll take a three-game point streak (three goals, two assists) into Tuesday's road game in Calgary.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Fri 1/12/24 1:37 AM

Bjugstad logged an assist, eight shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad put in a strong effort, but emerged with just an assist for the second straight game. He hasn't scored since Dec. 4, posting seven helpers over 16 contests in that span. The 31-year-old center briefly slipped into the bottom six, but he's been back on the second line recently. For the season, Bjugstad has 23 points, 78 shots on net, 54 hits, 30 PIM, and a plus-4 rating over 40 outings.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Wed 1/10/24 2:09 AM

Bjugstad posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad snapped a four-game point drought by helping out on a Dylan Guenther tally in the second period. Those two forwards were joined by Logan Cooley on a new-look third line amid a lineup shuffle for this contest. Bjugstad has now gone 15 games without a goal, posting six assists in that span. He's still got some physicality, but a relative lack of scoring makes him tough to roster in standard fantasy formats. Bjugstad is at 22 points, 70 shots on net, 52 hits, 30 PIM, 24 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 39 appearances.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Thu 12/28/23 1:17 PM

Bjugstad recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad set up Lawson Crouse's second-period tally, which sparked the Coyotes' offense. The 31-year-old Bjugstad has gone 10 games without a goal, but he's managed a decent five assists, 18 shots on net and 19 hits in that span. Overall, the second-line center has 21 points, 59 shots on net, 47 hits, 24 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 34 outings this season.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Fri 12/22/23 2:24 AM

Bjugstad managed an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad has gone eight games without a goal, but he's picked up four helpers in that span. The center has slowed down a bit on offense after a strong November. He's still in a second-line role, which has been a good fit for him in his second stint with the Coyotes. Overall, Bjgustad has 20 points, 56 shots on net, 46 hits, 23 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 32 appearances.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Sat 12/16/23 1:15 AM

Bjugstad notched an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 1-0 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad has a goal and three helpers over seven contests in December. The 31-year-old remained the second-line center even with Jack McBain (lower body) returning to action Friday. It's a role that's seen Bjugstad exceed expectations in 2023-24, as the veteran is up to 19 points, 52 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 29 outings. With some second-unit power-play time and a steady role, Bjugstad is a solid depth forward for fantasy.

OUTNick Bjugstad
C ARI
Wed 12/13/23 1:35 PM

Bjugstad posted a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Bjugstad isn't an every-game contributor, but he has three goals and five helpers over his last 11 contests. The 31-year-old also has 25 shots, 18 hits and eight PIM in that span to provide some non-scoring production. He's fit in nicely as the second-line center this season, racking up 18 points (four on the power play), 51 shots, 41 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 28 appearances.