| Jan. 6, 2025 |
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Malenstyn is dealing with an illness and seems unlikely to play against the Capitals, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. - Malenstyn hasn't yet missed a game this season, but he'll likely be unavailable for Monday's home game against Washington. He should be considered day-to-day at this point, while Sam Lafferty will likely return to the lineup if Malenstyn is unavailable Monday. |
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| Dec. 31, 2024 |
Malenstyn scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Stars. - Malenstyn tied the game at 2-2 in the third period. The 26-year-old forward put up five points, 14 shots on net and 37 hits over 14 outings in December, which has been his most productive month of the campaign. He's logged a total of eight points, 34 shots on net, 90 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while playing in a defensive role on the fourth line. |
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| Dec. 24, 2024 |
Malenstyn scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders. - The Sabres ended a 13-game skid, and it was Malenstyn's goal at 2:07 of the first period that got the party started. He snapped his personal six-game slump with the goal. The 26-year-old forward has been a fixture on the fourth line this season, producing seven points, 31 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 88 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 35 appearances. |
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| Dec. 10, 2024 |
Malenstyn posted an assist and five hits in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings. - Malenstyn has earned three points over four games in December, doubling his point total for the season. The 26-year-old has added 25 shots on net, 70 hits, 23 blocked shots and 13 PIM over 28 appearances. Malenstyn has limited scoring upside in a fourth-line role, but he has been steady in the non-scoring areas. |
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| Dec. 4, 2024 |
Malenstyn scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche. - Malenstyn's tally at 11:49 of the first period chased Alexandar Georgiev from the game. The goal snapped a run of 10 contests without a point for Malenstyn, who remains locked in as a fourth-liner for the Sabres. The 26-year-old forward is up to four points, 22 shots on net, 57 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 25 outings this season. |
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| Nov. 8, 2024 |
Malenstyn notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers. - Malenstyn ended a five-game slump with the helper. The 26-year-old has played on the fourth line throughout 2024-25, picking up three points, 13 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 36 hits and eight PIM over 14 contests. His place in the lineup looks fairly secure, but Malenstyn's biggest contributions will come in hits rather than points, so he's only an option in deep fantasy formats. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Malenstyn scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks. - Malenstyn scored from in close at 11:31 of the first period to earn his first point as a Sabre. The 26-year-old forward signed a two-year deal in July with the Sabres after he was traded from the Capitals at the draft in June. He brings some grit to a fourth-line role, but he'll be hard-pressed to match the 21-point campaign he produced over 81 regular-season games in 2023-24. This year, he's picked up 22 hits, seven blocked shots, four PIM and six shots on net across seven outings. |
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| July 23, 2024 |
Malenstyn and the Sabres agreed to terms on a two-year, $2.7 million contract Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Malenstyn was brought in via trade by Buffalo from Washington before the 2024 NHL Draft but needed to agree to new terms as a restricted free agent. Last season, the 26-year-old natural center saw action in 81 games for the Caps in which he generated six goals and 15 assists, all career bests. He figures to slot into a bottom-six role for the Sabres this year and likely has a ceiling in the 25-30-point range. |
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| June 29, 2024 |
Buffalo acquired Malenstyn from Washington on Saturday in exchange for the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. - Malenstyn played his first full season in the NHL in 2023-24, scoring six times while adding 15 assists and 241 hits in 81 regular-season games. The 26-year-old should see bottom-six time with the Sabres in 2024-25. |
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| April 16, 2024 |
Malenstyn (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the Flyers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. - If Malenstyn's able to go, he's expected to slot into a fourth-line role against Philadelphia. He's picked up 21 points and a whopping 237 hits through 80 contests this season. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Malenstyn (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against Boston. - Malenstyn put two shots on goal while logging 8:44 of ice time before exiting Monday's game. The 26-year-old has 21 points and 98 shots through 80 games. The team should have an update on his status before Tuesday's season finale in Philadelphia. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Malenstyn (illness) is expected to be available to play Sunday versus Arizona, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post. - Malenstyn should occupy his regular bottom-six spot in the lineup despite missing Saturday's practice, barring any pregame setbacks. He has accounted for six goals, 16 points, 73 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and 167 hits over 58 appearances this season. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Malenstyn (illness) is uncertain to play Sunday against the Coyotes, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. - Malenstyn faces a short turnaround to be ready for Sunday's matinee against the Coyotes. Pierrick Dube or Ivan Miroshnichenko figure to draw in should the 26-year-old be unable to play. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Malenstyn tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Senators. - Malenstyn extended Washington's lead to 4-2 late in the opening period, beating Anton Forsberg with a net-front wrister, before adding an assist on a Hendrix Lapierre tally in the second. It's just the second multi-point effort of the year for Malenstyn, who came into Monday with one goal and three points in his prior 11 contests. Overall, the 26-year-old forward is up to six goals and 16 points through 56 games while working primarily on the Caps' fourth line. |
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| Feb. 23, 2024 |
Malenstyn recorded an assist, four shots and three hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Lightning. - Malenstyn's tenacious forechecking help catalyze Nicolas Aube-Kubel's first period goal and the 26-year-old forward now has three points in his last six games -- alongside 18 hits and 11 blocked shots. Malenstyn has become a solid fourth-line player for the Capitals with five goals and 14 points in 54 games in his first full NHL season but the 145th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft will need to secure a larger offensive role to generate much fantasy consideration in standard leagues. |
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| Jan. 20, 2024 |
Malenstyn (personal) will rejoin the Capitals on Saturday against St. Louis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. - Malenstyn (personal) sat out Thursday's contest, but he appears good to go Saturday in St. Louis. The 25-year-old forward has four goals, 10 points and 99 hits through 42 games in a bottom-six role this season. |
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| Jan. 18, 2024 |
Malenstyn (personal) will be a game-time decision versus St. Louis on Thursday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. - Malenstyn missed morning practice. Should he be unavailable to play, look for Matthew Phillips to enter the lineup on the fourth line. Malenstyn has four goals and 10 points in 42 games this season. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Malenstyn scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators. - Malenstyn got the Capitals on the board midway through the first period after they fell in an early 2-0 hole. The goal snapped his eight-game point drought. The 25-year-old forward has remained in a fourth-line role for much of the season, but his ice time has been more in line with a middle-six forward. He's produced three goals, four helpers, 38 shots on net, 79 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 34 appearances. |
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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
Malenstyn logged two assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago. - Malenstyn set up both of Nic Dowd's goals Sunday, one in the second period and another in the third. It's the first multi-point game of the year for Malenstyn, who hadn't logged a point in his previous nine games. Overall, the 25-year-old has six points (two goals, four assists) through 25 games in a fourth-line role with Washington. He's also contributed 65 hits and 35 blocked shots. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Malenstyn brushed twine in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils. - Malenstyn cracked the Opening Night roster and he's been up with the Capitals ever since, serving in in a fourth-line capacity and averaging 11:18 of ice time. The tally Friday marked his first point of the season, but Malenstyn has mixed it up a bit with 15 blocked shots and 26 hits. |
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| April 14, 2023 |
Malenstyn was returned to AHL Hershey on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com returns. - Malenstyn picked up two points in nine games with the Capitals this season. He had seven goals and three helpers in 39 AHL games before his recall. |
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| April 7, 2023 |
Malenstyn was summoned by Washington on Friday. - Malenstyn has contributed seven goals and 10 points in 39 AHL contests with Hershey this season. He's also provided a goal and an assist in five games with Washington in 2022-23. With the Capitals out of the playoff race, this might be an opportunity for Malenstyn to get some additional NHL experience. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Malenstyn (finger) was removed from the injured list and loaned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Malenstyn has been out since sustaining the injury during a 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Nov. 1. The 24-year-old has one goal, two points and a plus-2 rating in five games with the Capitals this season and will wait for his next opportunity to return to the NHL ranks. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Malenstyn (finger) was on the ice prior to Thursday's morning skate, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Malenstyn has been out since sustaining the injury in a Nov.1 loss to the Golden Knights, but his return to the ice is a step in the right direction. The Capitals will take any good news concerning the lengthy list of injured players on the roster, but Malenstyn's return isn't likely to make any difference in fantasy circles. |
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| Nov. 2, 2022 |
Malenstyn (upper body) was put on the injured reserve list Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Malenstyn left Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas after blocking a shot in the first period. Washington called up forwards Garrett Pilon and Sonny Milano on Wednesday to help deal with the Capitals' rash of injuries. Once Malenstyn is healthy, he might be put onto the fourth line. |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Malenstyn (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights. - Malenstyn was hurt on a blocked shot in the first period. It initially appeared to hit him lower on the body, but the Capitals' official injury designation suggests a different reason for his exit. He joins a growing list of injured Capitals forwards. If he can't play Thursday versus the Red Wings, Connor McMichael would likely draw into the lineup. |
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| Oct. 29, 2022 |
Malenstyn scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators. - Malenstyn broke a deadlock in the second, converting on a setup from Nic Dowd. This was Malenstyn's first goal and second point through three contests this season as he continues to fill in on the fourth line. The 24-year-old forward has added 11 hits, four shots on net, two PIM and a plus-2 rating. With T.J. Oshie (lower body) leaving Saturday's contest early, Malenstyn may have some more job security should Oshie miss additional time. |
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| Oct. 25, 2022 |
Malenstyn tallied an assist, two PIM and six hits during Monday's 6-3 win over the Devils. - Malenstyn was recalled from AHL Hershey following the injury to Connor Brown (lower body) and did not disappoint in his season debut with the Capitals. The 145th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft is competing with the likes of Connor McMichael and Joe Snively for playing time and is unlikely to garner enough of a workload to merit much fantasy consideration. |
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| Oct. 19, 2022 |
Malenstyn was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday. - Malenstyn provides some additional depth for Thursday's game against Ottawa given that Evgeny Kuznetsov (suspension) will be ineligible to play and Connor Brown (lower body) isn't certain to be available. The 24-year-old forward has one goal in 15 career NHL appearances. |
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| June 20, 2022 |
Malenstyn signed a two-year, $1.525 million deal with Washington on Monday. - Malenstyn's deal starts off as a two-way contract in year one before converting to a one-way, so fantasy players should anticipate him splitting the upcoming 2022-23 campaign between the NHL and AHL. In limited action for the Caps this year, the 24-year-old center garnered one goal on 10 shots, 34 hits and nine PIM while averaging just 9:03 of ice time. Even if he does see more games next year, it will likely continue to be in a bottom-six role where he figures to offer minimal fantasy value. |
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| Dec. 20, 2021 |
Malenstyn was sent down to AHL Hershey on Monday. - Malenstyn joins Brett Leason on the ride back to AHL Hershey. The 23-year-old has posted a goal and dished out 34 hits in 12 games with the Capitals this season. |
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| Nov. 24, 2021 |
Malenstyn was recalled by Washington on Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Malenstyn provides some needed insurance in case T.J. Oshie (lower body) is unable to go for Wednesday's home match against the Canadiens. The 23-year-old has posted a goal and three points in 15 games with AHL Hershey this season. |
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| Nov. 27, 2019 |
Beck Malenstyn had 7:48 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Panthers on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Nov. 23, 2019 |
Beck Malenstyn had 9:59 of ice time in the Capitals' 2-1 shootout loss to the Canucks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Beck Malenstyn had 10:02 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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