Donato notched two assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks.
Donato crossed the 50-point mark with this performance, which saw him assist on goals by Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser. The 28-year-old Donato is at 51 points (23 goals, 28 helpers) through 65 appearances, putting him 20 points clear of his next best season -- his 31-point effort in 2021-22 with the Kraken. Donato has added 147 shots on net, 99 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 65 outings this campaign, and he's regularly featured on the second line in recent weeks, which has allowed him to keep scoring at a meaningful rate.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Sends assist in loss
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Donato provided an assist, six shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.
Donato saw an eight-game point streak end when the Blackhawks were shut out Monday versus the Avalanche. He bounced right back by setting up an Ilya Mikheyev tally in the second period of Thursday's contest. The helper puts Donato a point shy of 50 for the season -- he has 23 goals, 26 helpers, 145 shots on net, 99 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-10 rating across 64 appearances. He continues to thrive on the second line with enough multi-category production to help most fantasy managers.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Picks up helper Saturday
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Donato notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.
Donato's point streak is up to eight games -- he logged a helper in each game of Chicago's back-to-back set versus Utah and Nashville. The 28-year-old wasn't traded at the deadline, so he'll close out the year playing a large role on a weak team, a situation that has suited him nicely. He's up to 48 points, 139 shots on net, 97 hits, 35 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 62 appearances this season. The Blackhawks have until July 1 to get Donato to put pen to paper if they want to keep him around, as he'll likely be a popular free agent coming off of a career year if he gets to market.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Stays hot with goal
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Donato scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.
Donato's point streak is up to six games (four goals, five assists) following his first-period tally Wednesday. The 28-year-old is up to 23 goals, 46 points, 136 shots on net, 94 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 60 appearances. Fantasy managers may still want to wait through at least Friday's trade deadline to see if Donato gets dealt or not -- it's unlikely he'll be able to replicate his current scoring pace if he's stuck in a smaller role on a contender. If he stays put, he'll look to extend his streak versus Utah on Friday.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Two more points Monday
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Donato scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Donato closed out the scoring with an empty-netter in the final stages of the third period, but he had previously left his mark when he set up Ilya Mikheyev's goal in the second period. Donato, who was coming off a three-point effort in the 6-3 win over the Ducks on Sunday, has been outstanding of late. He's riding a five-game point streak and has notched 16 points (seven goals, nine helpers) over his last 10 outings dating back to Feb. 1.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Stellar stretch continues
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Donato scored twice, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Donato set up a Teuvo Teravainen goal in the second period before scoring two of his own in the third. One of Donato's tallies came on the power play, where he continues to make a notable impact. The 28-year-old has six goals and eight assists over nine contests since the start of February. His surge helped him reach the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, and he's at 43 points (11 on the power play), 131 shots on net, 94 hits and a minus-9 rating through 58 appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Draws helper in loss
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Donato logged an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Golden Knights.
Donato moved back up to the top line Thursday, but his helper was on defenseman Ethan Del Mastro's first career NHL goal. This was Donato's third straight game with an assist, and he racked up four goals and seven assists over eight outings in February. The 28-year-old forward is up to the 40-point mark for the first time in his career, adding 129 shots on net, 94 hits and a minus-11 rating through 57 appearances. The trade deadline is a week away, and Donato has emerged as a top target for contenders because of his $1 million cap hit, but it's unclear if the Blackhawks will choose to move him or extend him at this point.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Earns assist with man advantage
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Donato logged a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Utah.
While Donato was shuffled down to the third line at even strength, he remained on the top power-play unit. He has a helper in each of the last two games and five power-play points over seven contests in February, in which he has four goals and six assists in total. The 28-year-old forward is versatile and has also been productive with 39 points (10 on the power play), 127 shots on net, 93 hits and a minus-9 rating through 56 appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Slings power-play helper
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Donato logged a power-play assist and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Donato's four-game point streak ended Saturday, but he bounced back quickly. He has nine points over six outings in February, and he remains on the top line for now, though the Blackhawks' listless return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break could lead to lineup shuffling. Donato has moved around a lot during his career year, which has seen him produce 19 goals, 19 assists, nine power-play points, 127 shots on net, 92 hits and a minus-8 rating across 55 appearances. His production may take a hit if he's off the top line, though not to the extent it would have earlier in the campaign.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Deposits another goal
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Donato scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues.
Donato enters the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off with six goals and seven assists over his last 10 contests, including four of each during his four-game point streak. The 28-year-old is up to 19 goals, 37 points, 124 shots on net, 89 hits and a minus-3 rating through 53 appearances. He's emerged as one of the Blackhawks' top forwards, and also a big trade chip -- he's in the second season of a two-year deal with a $1 million cap hit, which will make him easy to move. However, his performance and chemistry with Connor Bedard may encourage the team to pursue an extension rather than a trade.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: First career four-point game
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Donato scored twice on four shots, added two power-play assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Predators
This was a career-best performance for Donato, who again thrived on the Blackhawks' top line. He's racked up seven goals and seven assists across his last 13 outings while providing a good fit wherever he lines up. The 28-year-old has now matched or exceeded his career highs in all scoring categories -- he has 18 goals, 18 helpers and eight power-play points over 52 games this season. He's also collected 118 shots on net, 88 hits and a minus-3 rating.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: One of each in overtime loss
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Donato scored a power-play goal on four shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Donato was instrumental in erasing a two-goal deficit -- his goal brought the Blackhawks within one, and he set up Alec Martinez on the equalizer. With five goals and five assists over his last 12 contests, Donato continues to chip in offense at a fairly steady rate, though he was also on the top line Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward has a career-high 32 points, and he's matched his personal best with 16 goals in just 51 appearances this season. He's added 114 shots on net, 87 hits and a minus-5 rating. His consistency has made him a viable fantasy option, especially since he's remained on the first power-play unit even when he moves around the lineup at even strength.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Scores in Tuesday's win
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Donato scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Donato has four goals and three helpers over his last nine outings. His tally gave the Blackhawks a 3-1 lead in the third period. Donato is up to 15 goals, 29 points, 107 shots on net, 83 hits and a minus-5 rating over 48 appearances. He's one point shy of matching his production from last season and three away from setting a career high.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Nabs helper Friday
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Donato produced an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.
Donato continues to roll on offense -- he has three goals and three helpers over his last seven contests. The 28-year-old forward continues to draw value from a power-play role, though he's also been productive despite seeing fourth-line time at even strength. For the season, he's up to 28 points, 104 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-5 rating through 46 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Third multi-point game of season
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Donato had a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Donato doesn't have a lot of opportunities to crack the scoresheet due to his role in the fourth line, but he's been very productive in recent weeks. He's recorded points in six of his previous 10 appearances, tallying three goals and four helpers in that span.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Goals in consecutive outings
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Donato scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.
Donato has a tally in back-to-back contests. The 28-year-old continues to fill a versatile role, moving all around the lineup for the Blackhawks without suffering too much of a drop-off in any spot. He's up to 13 goals, 24 points, 101 shots on net, 74 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 41 appearances this season. Donato is on pace to easily surpass his career high of 31 points from the 2021-22 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Scores in Friday's loss
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Donato scored a goal on seven shots and added two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Donato had nearly half of the Blackhawks' 15 shots as a team. The goal was his first since Dec. 17 versus the Capitals. He's picked up three points over his last five outings despite continuing to bounce around the lineup. For the season, the 28-year-old has produced 12 goals, 11 assists, 97 shots, 73 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 40 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Picks up power-play helper
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Donato logged a power-play assist, five shots on goal and six hits in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Blues in the Winter Classic.
Donato had a fine December for a depth forward. He logged seven points, including three power-play assists, while adding 33 shots on net, 32 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-6 rating. The 28-year-old forward has bounced all around Chicago's lineup this year, but he's been steady as a complementary scorer -- he hasn't had a drought longer than four games. Donato has 11 goals, 10 assists, five power-play points, 86 shots on net, 70 hits and a minus-4 rating through 36 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Snags assist in loss
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Donato logged an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.
Donato helped out on Nick Foligno's second-period tally. With a point in five of the last seven contests, Donato continues to find ways to chip in on offense. The 28-year-old forward is up to 20 points, 78 shots on net, 57 hits, 22 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 33 contests. He's on pace for a career year, and while playing in Chicago isn't attractive, Donato's got enough sandpaper in his game to bolster his fantasy value.
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Blackhawks' Ryan Donato: Scores goal vs. Washington
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Donato scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.
Donato cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back games for the third time this season, and he's done so in three of Chicago's last four contests. However, it's hard to rely on the 28-year-old for consistent production. He has four points (one goal, three assists) in nine December appearances while failing to record a single point five times in that stretch.
