DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Fri 2/17/17 2:02 AM
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Pearson contributed a power-play goal, an even strength goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
All three of Pearson's points came in the third period, with his power-play goal concluding the scoring with 23 seconds to play. He has come alive offensively with six points in the past two games following a five-game drought.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Thu 2/9/17 11:57 PM
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Pearson recorded a goal, two assists, four shots and a plus-2 rating during Thursday's win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
The outing snapped a five-game point drought for Pearson, and it was his first multi-point showing since Jan. 12. He's now up to a career-high 16 goals and is on pace to sail past last season's 36 points. Pearson still shouldn't be confused with a go-to fantasy asset, through. He's best left to deeper seasonal leagues and only utilized in daily contests against favorable opponents.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Fri 1/13/17 2:14 AM
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Pearson scored twice Thursday against the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Both of Pearson's goals came in the second period. He beat Carter Hutton less than a minute after he replaced struggling starter Jake Allen, then connected again with less than 12 seconds left in the frame. Pearson now has six goals in his past eight games after going 18 without one.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Thu 12/29/16 1:09 AM
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Pearson scored his first goal in 15 games during Wednesday's loss to Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
During the goal drought, Pearson had just five helpers and 23 shots through the 15 games, so the tally likely didn't help many fantasy owners. You'll want to see him string together a few more solid offensive showings before relying on him in any fantasy format.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Wed 12/14/16 11:38 PM
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Pearson's goal drought extended to nine games in a loss to the Sabres on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pearson sees plenty enough time on the power play (2:25 per game) to make an impact and he was back practicing on the team's top line Wednesday but has hit the skids in recent weeks in the scoring department. Skating alongside Anze Kopitar should help him find his game if his assignment on the top line sticks.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Sat 11/19/16 11:09 PM
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Pearson scored his seventh goal of the year in a 4-2 victory over New Jersey.
EDGE Analysis
Pearson has 10 points in 17 games this season and is tied with Jeff Carter for the team lead in goals. He's on pace for a 30-plus goal season -- pretty good considering he has just 30 goals in 146 career NHL games over the last three seasons. He's on the rise.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Mon 11/14/16 11:54 AM
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Pearson scored a goal against Winnipeg on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old scored six points in his first four games, but cooled off over the next couple weeks. He has two goals in his last four games, so he is close to snapping that cold streak.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Fri 10/21/16 2:23 AM
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Pearson scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the first two games of the year to a suspension, Pearson's returned with a vengeance, ripping off three goals and an assist with a plus-4 rating in two contests. Just 24 years old and coming off his first full NHL season, Pearson's ripe for a breakout, although his plus-minus may not always be so shiny, considering Peter Budaj and Jeff Zatkoff are sharing the Kings' netminding duties with Jonathan Quick out long term.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Tue 10/18/16 11:18 PM
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Pearson lit the lamp twice in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
This was Pearson's season debut, as he had been suspended for the final two preseason games and the first two of the regular season, having delivered a head shot to Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson. Pearson showed chemistry with Jeff Carter, as the two connected on both of his scores. Fantasy owners should consider keeping close tabs on Pearson, as he was a first-round pick in 2012 (30th overall) and is equally adept at scoring and dishing the puck.
DTDTanner Pearson W BUF Sat 10/15/16 3:41 PM
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Pearson's four-game suspension has come to an end and he will be eligible to return against the Wild on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Pearson was hit with the suspension after delivering a head shot to Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson in an Oct. 5 preseason game. The Kings winger gets to return so soon because the NHL's Department of Player Safety counted the final two preseason games towards the amount of time that Pearson would be at home in punishment mode. He's a clutch, bottom-six forward who has provided seven game-winning tallies in the past two seasons.