Paul scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Paul put up two goals over the last three games, but his tally Wednesday wasn't enough to help extend the Lightning's season. The 30-year-old forward added 12 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-4 rating over five playoff contests. He's signed for four more years at an affordable $3.15 million cap hit. Expect Paul to continue in his usual middle-six role in 2025-26 after a strong 41-point effort over 76 regular-season games in 2024-25.

Paul scored a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over Florida in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Paul fired a wrist shot from the right circle, and it clipped the inside of Sergei Bobrovsky's skate and in for the game-winner. It was a bit of a weak goal, but it gave the Bolts a lead for the first time in the series. It was Paul's first point this postseason and his 13th in 37 playoff outings. However, he has contributed in other ways, earning 14 hits and winning 62.1 percent of his faceoffs.

Paul logged an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Paul ended a five-game point drought with the helper on a Conor Geekie tally in the second period. With a couple of injuries to forwards, Paul could be leaned on in more of a defensive role leading up to and early in the playoffs, as the Lightning are missing shutdown center Luke Glendening (upper body) and two-way winger Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body). Paul is at 41 points, 138 shots on net, 64 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 74 appearances and can fill a variety of roles, primarily as a middle-six option.

Paul scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

It was his 22nd goal and 40th point of the season. Paul has put up 40 points in two consecutive seasons in Tampa Bay. This season, he's done it with just five power-play points; last season, he put up 14. Paul has just 62 hits in 68 games, a drop from three-straight 100-plus seasons, but he still offers a touch of secondary scoring. And his 357 face-off wins (50.0 percent) can help.

Paul scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Paul got the Lightning on the board late in the second period, ending a shutout bid for Ilya Samsonov. This hasn't been Paul's strongest month, but he's managed three goals and three assists over 12 outings in March. All of that production has come with a shrinking role on the second power-play unit. The 30-year-old has been decent this year with 38 points, 119 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-9 rating over 64 appearances. He's running out of time to challenge his career-best 46 points from the 2023-24 regular season, but a return to the 40-point mark is still within reach.

Paul had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over Boston on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Paul's goal was his 20th. He got off to a torrid start with 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in his first 12 games, but his pace has slowed dramatically. Paul went into a deep offensive funk after that with just 26 points in his past 48 appearances, including nine in his last 13. He's never been known for his offense -- his best season came last year with 24 goals and 46 points (153 shots) -- and he's really cut back on his secondary stats (53 hits in 60 games). Paul may help you if he warms up again, but you may want to let someone take on his mid performance.

Paul scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

It was a dirty goal -- Paul's first period centering pass attempt deflected off Connor Clifton's skate and past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. It was Paul's first multi-point game since Jan. 20. He has 19 goals, 16 assists and 99 shots in 56 games.

Paul picked an apple in Saturday's 3-1 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

It was Paul's first assist since Jan. 14, a span of 17 games (seven goals). He started the season strong with nine points (three goals, six assists) in his first nine games and 14 in his first 18 outings. Those are incredible numbers for a guy whose best season was 46 points (2023-24). However, Paul's pace has slowed significantly since then -- he has just 19 points in his past 35 games. He does have five points (four goals, one helper) in his last six appearances, but Paul is better left on your wire. This run will get cold fast.

Paul scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Paul extended his goal streak to four games and four goals. He's having a pretty typical Nick Paul year. He hasn't put up an assist in 15 games, but he has seven goals in that span. And he's on place for 26 goals, which would be a new career mark. Paul has scored more goals than he has delivered helpers in his past two seasons, and it looks like he could do the same again this year. He has 18 goals and 14 assists in 51 games this season.

Paul scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Paul's empty-netter helped seal the win for Tampa Bay with just under two minutes left to play. With the goal, Paul has scored in his previous three games dating back to Feb. 8 before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Overall, Paul is up to 17 goals, 31 points and 92 shots on net in 50 appearances this year. Tampa's third-line center has eight goals since the start of 2025 but only three assists in 22 outings in that span. While better options are likely on the waiver wire in fantasy, he is close to the pace needed to set a career high in points, which he established with 46 points over 82 contests in 2023-24. If he can become a more consistent playmaker, he could have increased value in deeper leagues.