Shane Pinto
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Wed 3/27/24 11:41 PM

Pinto tallied a goal and three assists in Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto grabbed assists on three of the Senators' five first-period goals before capping the scoring with an empty-netter in the third. The 23-year-old center had cooled off coming into Wednesday's contest, tallying just one goal and three points in his previous nine games. Following his season-high four-point effort, Pinto's up to eight goals and 25 points through 30 games this season.

Shane Pinto
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Fri 3/8/24 3:41 AM

Pinto notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto helped out on tallies by linemates Brady Tkachuk and Drake Batherson. This was Pinto's third multi-point effort in the last six games -- he has two goals and six assists in that span. The center is up to 18 points, 65 shots on net, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 20 appearances. Pinto should continue to offer ample fantasy value while filling a top-line role.

Shane Pinto
C OTT
Sat 3/2/24 10:22 AM

Pinto scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
With the Senators in an early 3-0 hole, Pinto sparked a rally by helping to set up Vladimir Tarasenko for Ottawa's first tally late in the first period. Pinto then tied things up late in the second, but the Sens' surge fizzled in the final frame. It's Pinto's fourth multi-point performance in the last 12 games, a stretch in which the 23-year-old center has racked up five goals and 13 points.

Shane Pinto
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Mon 2/26/24 10:59 PM

Pinto tallied a goal and added two assists in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto set up Drake Batherson's tally in the first period before batting a rebound past Darcy Kuemper to tie the game 2-2 later in the frame. Pinto would add a second assist on Brady Tkachuk's goal early in the second. It's Pinto's second three-point game this year. The 23-year-old center has been productive since returning from suspension, tallying five goals and 13 points through 15 games while centering Ottawa's top line.

Shane Pinto
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Tue 2/20/24 1:45 AM

Pinto notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto helped out on a Vladimir Tarasenko tally in the third period. Over his last six games, Pinto has seven points, a run that has earned him a promotion to the top line at even strength. The center has nine points, 31 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 11 outings after serving a 41-game suspension for violating the NHL's sports wagering rules. He's worth checking on in all fantasy formats.

Shane Pinto
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Sun 2/11/24 1:07 AM

Pinto had a goal and two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
His goal was a beautiful tip-in on a point shot. Pinto has five points, including two goals, in his last two games, and his strong play saw him gain his coach's confidence more and more as the game progressed. Pinto has seven points in seven games following his return from suspension. It's hard to think he can keep this up, but he does have something to prove.

Shane Pinto
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Thu 2/1/24 10:17 AM

Pinto scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas Chabot feathered a pass into the slot that Pinto redirected past Alex Lyon a little over two minutes into OT. The 23-year-old Pinto has two goals and four points in six games since making his season debut, and he skated on the Sens' top power-play unit Wednesday. Pinto is poised to be a strong fantasy asset on the other side of the upcoming All-Star break.

Shane Pinto
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Wed 1/24/24 10:21 AM

Pinto scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Playing in his second game since returning from a 41-game suspension, Pinto gave the Senators a 3-0 lead midway through the second period when he got sprung for a breakaway by Claude Giroux and snapped the puck past Jake Allen's glove. Pinto has stepped right into a prominent role for Ottawa, skating on the second power-play unit while averaging just under 15 minutes of ice time in his two games, but it might take an injury to Josh Norris or Tim Stutzle to elevate hm into a spot on the depth chart that would make him a reliable fantasy option in shallower formats.

Shane Pinto
C OTT
Sun 1/21/24 10:29 AM

Pinto has completed serving his 41-game suspension for violating the NHL's sports wagering rules.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto is projected to make his season debut Sunday versus Philadelphia. He generated 20 goals and 35 points over 82 games during the 2022-23 campaign.

Shane Pinto
C OTT
Fri 1/19/24 11:22 AM

Pinto (suspension) secured a one-year, $775,000 contract with Ottawa on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Pinto was no doubt hoping for a bigger contract when he opted to hold out at the start of the 2023-24 campaign but the situation was complicated by his 41-game suspension. With the restricted free agent now under contract, he should rejoin the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday after serving out his ban. An injury to Josh Norris (upper body) could see Pinto thrust into a top-six role in his return to the lineup.