Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Supplies helper in Game 2 win
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Gavrikov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Gavrikov set up a Quinton Byfield tally in the second period. With a goal and four assists over his five games, including a helper in each of the two playoff contests in that span, Gavrikov is playing a strong all-around game. The 29-year-old has added two shots on net, two hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating so far in the playoffs. He had 30 points, 140 blocks and a plus-26 rating in 82 regular-season appearances.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Posts pair of assists
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Gavrikov logged two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
Gavrikov was on top-pairing duties with both Drew Doughty and Mikey Anderson getting planned rest for this game. This was Gavrikov's second two-assist effort over his last nine outings. The 29-year-old has reached the 30-point mark for the second time in his career, racking up five goals, 25 assists, 110 shots on net, 50 hits, 140 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-27 rating over 81 appearances. He'll be a key part of shutting down the Oilers' superstars in the Kings' first-round playoff matchup.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Collects two assists in win
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Gavrikov posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Gavrikov set up Adrian Kempe for his second tally of the game late in the second period, and then helped out on an Andrei Kuzmenko goal in the third. This was Gavrikov's first multi-point effort since Feb. 5 versus the Canadiens. The defenseman is up to four goals, 23 helpers, 92 shots on net, 131 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 73 appearances. He likely won't have time to reach his career high of 33 points from 2021-22 with the Blue Jackets, but the 30-point mark isn't out of the question just yet.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Bags helper in win
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Gavrikov logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
Gavrikov is enjoying a late surge on offense with four points and a plus-8 rating over his last five contests. The 29-year-old blueliner is up to 24 points in 64 appearances, one more than the 23 he recorded over 77 regular-season games in 2023-24. Gavrikov has added 85 shots on net, 119 blocked shots, 38 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-14 rating this season while seeing steady time in a top-four role.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Strong presence in win
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Gavrikov scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Gavrikov has three points over his last four outings, though this was his first goal since Feb. 5 versus the Canadiens. The shutdown defenseman is up to four goals and 23 points in 63 appearances, matching his 77-game point total from the previous regular season. He's also recorded 84 shots on net, 118 blocked shots, 38 hits and a plus-12 rating in 2024-25. The 30-point mark is likely too far out of reach, but Gavrikov's defensive excellence has made him an option in deeper fantasy formats.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Posts helper in shootout loss
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Gavrikov notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues.
Gavrikov helped out on a Quinton Byfield tally in the first period. With just two helpers over his last nine games, Gavrikov isn't making a large impact on offense, but he's formed a strong shutdown pairing with Mikey Anderson for much of the season. Overall, Gavrikov has three goals, 21 points, 80 shots on net, 34 hits, 117 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 60 appearances.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Hands out assist
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Gavrikov notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Gavrikov snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on Adrian Kempe's third-period goal. The 29-year-old Gavrikov was pressed back into heavy minutes when Drew Doughty (lower body) was a late scratch for this contest. Gavrikov is up to the 20-point mark for the second year in a row and the third time in his career. He's added 77 shots on net, 113 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 56 appearances.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Snaps slump with assist
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Gavrikov earned an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Gavrikov's helper ended a 16-game point drought for the defenseman. In that span, he went minus-9 with 24 shots on net and 33 blocked shots. The 29-year-old is frequently better at the defensive aspects of the game, so it's not unusual for his scoring contributions to be spotty. He's at 17 points, 66 shots on net, 102 blocks and a plus-9 rating over 50 appearances in 2024-25.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Stuck in drought
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Gavrikov's point drought reached 11 games in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.
In that span, Gavrikov has a minus-6 rating, nine shots on net, seven hits and 21 blocked shots. The 29-year-old defenseman is almost always a steady source of blocks, but this is a poor stretch of play for him. He's at 16 points, 51 shots on net, 89 blocks and a plus-11 rating across 44 appearances. Gavrikov is a virtual lock for top-four minutes, but his role could shrink slightly once Drew Doughty (ankle) is ready to make his season debut, which could happen before the end of January.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Another two-assist game
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Gavrikov logged two assists and four blocked shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.
Gavrikov has logged back-to-back two-assist efforts to end a five-game slump. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to see big minutes on the top pairing alongside Mikey Anderson, but they form more of a shutdown duo than a significant scoring threat. Gavrikov has 15 points, 39 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating through 32 appearances, putting him on pace for a career year. That level of production is worth considering in fantasy, though the rest of the Kings' blueliners figure to take a drop in value once Drew Doughty (ankle) makes his season debut at some point in January.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: First points in six games
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Gavrikov picked up two assists in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday.
Gavrikov snapped a five-game point drought with the helpers, giving him 13 points, including 11 assists, in 31 games this season. He won't push for a new career mark, but Gavrikov could flirt with 30 points this season. He's also on track for a career high in blocks -- he will approach 170 if he maintains this pace and stays healthy in the process.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Two apples in win
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Gavrikov picked up two assists Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Senators.
He also earned two blocks and fired two shots in Saturday's contest. Gavrikov isn't typically known for offense, but he is on a near 30-point and 180-block pace this campaign. He has notched two goals and six helpers across his last 13 outings.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Adds assist in win
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Gavrikov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Gavrikov helped out on Adrian Kempe's goal 15 seconds into the third period. With five points over eight contests in November, Gavrikov has been surprisingly effective on offense lately. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, six assists, 24 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 19 outings overall. Gavrikov should continue to see significant minutes in a top-four role, though it wouldn't be surprising for most of his contributions to come in a non-scoring capacity.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Goals in consecutive games
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Gavrikov scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Gavrikov has produced a surprising four-game point streak, which includes him scoring a goal in each of the last two contests. His tally Saturday tied the game at 1-1 in the second period. Gavrikov is up to seven points, 21 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-12 rating through 16 outings. This scoring pace won't last, but the 28-year-old blueliner looks set to be a reliable source of blocks and a positive plus-minus rating in 2024-25.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Contributes helper in win
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Gavrikov recorded an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
Gavrikov snapped a six-game point drought with his helper on Adrian Kempe's empty-net tally. Through 13 outings, Gavrikov has four assists, 17 shots on net, 28 blocks and a plus-7 rating. He's seen top-four minutes in the absence of Drew Doughty (ankle), though Gavrikov was listed on the third pairing despite playing 23:10 in Monday's contest.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Helps twice in win
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Gavrikov recorded two assists, two shots and two blocks in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Gavrikov picked up a couple of primary assists, setting up the first and fourth goals. He was part of a big offensive night from the blueline unit, which scored twice and had three helpers. The two points were the first of the season for Gavrikov, who logged 17 assists and 23 points over 77 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Snags helper in Game 5
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Gavrikov picked up an assist in a 4-3 loss to Edmonton in Game 5 on Wednesday.
Gavrikov ended the 2023-24 campaign stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he put just 19 shots on net. During that stretch, the Russian blueliner did chip in five assists, including two in postseason action. Despite the slow end to the year, Gavrikov still managed to get back over the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last season.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Pockets assist
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Gavrikov notched an assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.
Gavrikov has three helpers over five games in April, and he's added 13 blocks in that span. The 28-year-old blueliner doesn't have to put up offense to remain in a second-pairing role as a steady defender. He's managed 23 points, 106 shots on net, 109 blocks and a plus-6 rating through 73 outings overall.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Secures win in overtime
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Gavrikov scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.
Gavrikov struck 25 seconds into overtime to help the Kings bounce back after squandering a two-goal lead. He has three points over his last three contests to rebound from a stretch of 15 outings from Feb. 18-March 16 in which he logged just two assists. For the season, the 28-year-old has six goals, 20 points, 97 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 65 appearances in a second-pairing role.
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Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov: Lends helper Thursday
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Gavrikov posted an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.
Gavrikov has two helpers over his last three games, matching his point total for all 11 games in February. The 28-year-old helped out on a Quinton Byfield tally in the second period. Gavrikov has mainly stuck to defense this season, posting 16 points, 86 shots on net, 78 blocked shots, 49 hits and a plus-3 rating through 57 appearances in a second-pairing role.
