Tsyplakov scored a goal and dished out three hits in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov found the back of the net for the Devils' first tally of the game, cutting their initial two-goal deficit in half. The goal was also his first for New Jersey after being acquired by the team from the Islanders in the trade involving Ondrej Palat. Tsyplakov now has three points, 32 shots on net and 62 hits through 38 games this season. He holds limited upside in fantasy outside of deep league formats that value banger stats over offensive production.

Tsyplakov is expected to be in the lineup for the Devils on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils waived Tsyplakov on Thursday, but he will remain with the team. The Devils can send him to the minors over the next 30 days without requiring waivers. He has yet to pick up a point in nine games with New Jersey since being acquired from the Islanders on Jan. 27. It has been a lost year for the Russian, who managed one goal and one assist in 27 games with the Islanders before the trade.

Tsyplakov was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov was acquired from the Islanders on Jan. 27 and has yet to pick up a point in nine games. He had one goal and one assist in 27 games with the Islanders prior to the trade and still has one year remaining on a two-year contract he signed in July of 2025.

Tsyplakov was obtained by New Jersey from the Islanders on Tuesday in exchange for Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round selection, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov has contributed one goal, one assist, 22 shots on net and 46 hits across 27 appearances this season. His current contract runs through the 2026-26 campaign with a $2.25 million cap hit.

Tsyplakov notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 4-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov ended his 20-game point drought with the helper. He last got on the scoresheet with a goal Oct. 25, also against the Flyers, and he was scratched 22 times between points. Tsyplakov has a long way to go to be a regular in the lineup -- he drew in Monday because Simon Holmstrom (illness) and Calum Ritchie (lower body) were unavailable.

Tsyplakov has played in five of the Islanders' 11 games since the start of January after sitting out Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov has filled a rotational role on the fourth line. The Islanders have a full complement of 14 healthy forwards currently, leaving Tsyplakov in a tough spot to get playing time. He's gone 20 games without a point while getting scratched 23 times in that span, and he's been limited to one goal, 21 shots and a minus-10 rating over 26 outings in total.

Tsyplakov was scratched for Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

This scratch came after five straight games in the lineup for Tsyplakov, who got bumped out by the return of Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body). Tsyplakov has done nothing to help his case for playing time -- he's gone without a point in his last 14 games while getting scratched eight times in that span. The 27-year-old has a meager one goal, 15 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-6 rating over 20 appearances after putting up 10 goals and 35 points in 77 outings a year ago.

Tsyplakov scored a goal in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov got his first goal and point of the season. He scored on a redirection of a point shot to put the Isles up 3-2 at 4:21 of the third period. He earned 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) in 77 games last season. Tsyplakov's ice time Saturday was down to 8:26, and it's been as low as 6:36 this campaign. It will be tough for him to contribute much offensively if he doesn't get more playing time.

Tsyplakov penned a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Islanders on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov and the Islanders were slated to go to arbitration but avoid it with the deal. The 26-year-old had an up-and-down rookie season with New York, generating 10 goals and 25 assists across 77 regular-season contests. Tsyplakov is likely to see a middle-six role in 2025-26 and is expected to put up similar numbers as he did last season.

Tsyplakov scored a power-play goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Tsyplakov has two goals and three assists over his last seven contests. This was his first power-play point since Nov. 23, though the Islanders' struggles with the man advantage have played a significant role in that. For the season, the winger has 10 goals, 35 points, 111 shots on net, 138 hits, 37 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 73 appearances.