Eriksson Ek played the hero Friday, potting a pair of goals for his first career multi-goal game. He’d been quiet this month, but enjoyed a solid January (9-1-5-6), so perhaps he’s ready to heat up again as he continues his career season. Eriksson Ek has now matched his career best with two game-winners this season.
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However, Porzingis got hurt himself on Wednesday, suffering a broken nose (see video below). He’s questionable for Friday’s game, but man does Dallas need him back soon — especially since his shot is finally coming around after struggling with the worst shooting touch of his career so far this season.
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Kevin Love scored all 20 of his points in the first half Monday, giving him a third straight 20-point game. His bucket count is way up in January, and his shooting has rebounded nicely this season, as he’s taking slightly fewer from downtown.
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Clutterbuck has been dealing with a wrist injury, but he’s going to start skating when the Isles come off their bye week, which should mean he’ll return around mid-February. His modest offense was down further this season, but that’s not his chief allure (he hasn’t scored more than eight goals since 2015-16). Clutterbuck is the king of hits, regularly placing among the league leaders. In fact, he’s still 35th in the NHL despite missing the last 16 games.
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A top-notch defender and fine three-point shooter, Tucker’s recent results have been limited thanks to foul trouble. He’s been a fixture in the starting lineup for Houston the last two seasons, and is enjoying his best shooting season (45.6 per cent) since 2012-13. Sure, Tucker’s offensive upside is limited, but if you can use a dude that cans 1.5 three-pointers per game, here you go.
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He scored a goal with four hits and +1 rating on Thursday, giving him a four-game point streak (2-4-6). Duchene started the season well, but has been sliding since, so it’s good to see him coming on now. After scoring a career-high 31 goals last season, he’s only on pace for 20 this season, but should reach 40 assists for just the third time in his career, so the news isn’t all bad.
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In case you hadn’t noticed, what was looking like a promising season for the Brooklyn Nets has gone south quickly, with the team dropping seven straight games.
