| Oct. 23, 2024 |
Durzi will be out 4-6 months after surgery to repair his injured right shoulder, Utah announced Wednesday. - Durzi's timeline matches what was previously reported when he was put on injured reserve but this update provides more clarity on the exact nature of his injury. While it would be on the early end of his recovery timeline, four months could see the blueliner returning following the NHL break for the Four Nations Face-Off in February. Given how long Durzi will be out, he could be a candidate for long-term injured reserve if Utah needs the cap space. |
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| Oct. 17, 2024 |
Durzi (upper body) has been designated for injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site. - Durzi's IR placement shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is out indefinitely due to his upper-body injury. With John Marino (upper body) also sidelined and Robert Bortuzzo (undisclosed) getting hurt against the Ducks on Wednesday, the Utah blue line is getting rather thin. Michael Kesselring and Juuso Valimaki will likely be tasked with picking up significant minutes for the time being. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Durzi (upper body) is expected to be sidelined indefinitely according to general manager Bill Armstrong on Tuesday, per Scott Garrard of KSL Sports Zone. - Durzi's absence will compound an already thin blue line that is still missing John Marino (upper body). Through the first four games of the season, Durzi was averaging the second most ice time (21:28) behind only Mikhail Sergachev. Without Durzi in the lineup, Michael Kesselring and Juuso Valimaki figure to see significant upticks in ice time. Don't be surprised to see Durzi designated for long-term injured reserve in the next few days. |
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| Oct. 14, 2024 |
Durzi (upper body) won't return to Monday's contest against New Jersey. - Durzi had one shot on net in 9:09 of ice time before his exit. He entered Monday's matinee matchup with two assists, seven PIM, two shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and two hits in three outings. If Durzi can't play Wednesday versus Anaheim, Robert Bortuzzo could make his Utah debut. |
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| Oct. 8, 2024 |
Durzi logged an assist, three blocked shots and five PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks. - Durzi fought Connor Murphy in the second period and then added a helper on Dylan Guenther's empty-netter in the third. The presence of Mikhail Sergachev, acquired from the Lightning over the offseason, will likely decrease Durzi's power-play role in 2024-25. He will still play top-four minutes at even strength, so his offense shouldn't take too much of a hit. The 25-year-old will also carry decent fantasy value in formats that reward blocked shots and PIM. |
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| Oct. 1, 2024 |
Durzi scored a power-play goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason win over the Sharks. - Utah put Durzi and Mikhail Sergachev together at even strength, a preview for what could be the team's top pairing come Opening Night. Durzi was also able to capitalize on a power play late in the second period. Durzi and Sergachev are in competition for power-play duties, and whoever lands on the first unit is likely to have the better fantasy value. With Arizona last season, Durzi put up a career-high 41 points, including 16 on the power play, but his offense could take a hit if he slips to the second unit. |
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| June 30, 2024 |
Durzi signed a four-year, $6 million AAV extension with Utah on Sunday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. - Durzi averaged 22:43 of ice time and scored 41 points with nine goals last season as Arizona's workhorse. He should be established on the top pair alongside the newly acquired Mikhail Sergachev during Utah's inaugural season. Durzi could see his power-play time diminish after averaging 3:16 of ice time during the man advantage last season. The 25-year-old blocked 160 shots and racked up 63 PIM across 76 games. |
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| April 17, 2024 |
Durzi scored an empty-net goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers. - Durzi scored what is likely to be the final tally in the Coyotes' history when he put the game away with his empty-netter at 15:45 of the third period. The 25-year-old defenseman finished the season with a goal and four assists over the last six contests. He had nine goals, matching his career-best total from last season, as well as a career-high 41 points, 142 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and 63 PIM over 76 outings. Durzi is poised to handle a top-four role and power-play duties in 2024-25. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Durzi supplied a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Flames. - Durzi has a helper in four of the last five games, but this was his first power-play point since March 26. The defenseman earned his first 40-point campaign and has added 141 shots on net, 157 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a minus-3 rating over a career-high 75 appearances. Durzi remains locked in on the top pairing and first power-play unit. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Durzi logged an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers. - Durzi has three helpers over his last four contests. His assist Friday was on rookie Logan Cooley's 20th goal of the campaign. Durzi has a career-high 39 points with 139 shots on net, 157 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 74 appearances in a top-four role with ample power-play time. |
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| April 10, 2024 |
Durzi logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks. - Durzi earned his 30th assist of the year on Logan Cooley's goal in overtime. With five helpers over his last eight contests, Durzi has gotten his game back on track late in the campaign. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 38 points -- matching his career high -- with 134 shots on net, 156 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 73 appearances. |
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| April 8, 2024 |
Durzi notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. - Durzi had gone three games without a point entering Sunday. The 25-year-old defenseman remains in a top-four role with significant power-play usage, though his offense hasn't been particularly steady in recent weeks. For the season, he's at 37 points (15 on the power play), 130 shots on net, 152 blocked shots, 63 PIM and an even plus-minus rating, production right in line with what he showed over his first two NHL campaigns. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Durzi notched an assist, four shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Predators. - Durzi has four helpers and a plus-5 rating over his last six contests. He helped out on a Nick Schmaltz tally in the second period of this game. Durzi is up to eight goals, 28 helpers, 121 shots on net, 145 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 67 outings this season. He needs one more goal and one more assist to match his career highs in each of those categories. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Durzi supplied two assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Durzi earned his first multi-point effort since Jan. 20 by assisting on goals from Matias Maccelli and Nick Bjugstad. This effort also got Durzi to the 100-point mark in his career, a milestone he reached in 202 games. The 25-year-old defenseman has generally been a positive for the Coyotes in his first season with the team, posting 35 points (15 on the power play) with 143 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 66 appearances. |
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| March 17, 2024 |
Durzi notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Devils. - The assist was Durzi's first contribution on offense over the last seven games. The 25-year-old defenseman remains on the top power-play unit, but he hasn't been connecting lately. For the year, he has 33 points (14 on the power play), 109 shots on net, 133 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 62 appearances in a top-four role. |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Durzi logged a power-play assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals. - Durzi has four helpers over his last seven games, and they've all been on the power play. The defenseman's last even-strength point was a goal against the Lightning on Jan. 25. Still, some offense is better than none, especially for a top-four blueliner. Durzi has 32 points (14 on the power play), 100 shots on net, 122 blocked shots and 51 PIM over 55 appearances. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Durzi logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. - Durzi has three points over his last six games, all of which are power-play helpers. The defenseman is up to 31 points (13 on the power play), 95 shots on net, 120 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 54 outings overall. He still takes a few too many penalties, but Durzi has been a leader on the Coyotes' blue line in his first year with the team while also serving on the first power-play unit for the majority of the time. |
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| Feb. 21, 2024 |
Durzi posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Durzi has a helper in consecutive contests after going seven games without a point. He assisted on a Dylan Guenther tally late in the second period Wednesday. Durzi's slump didn't cost him his spot on the first power-play unit, where he's earned 12 of his 30 points this season. The defenseman has added 89 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 49 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 50 appearances. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Durzi posted a power-play assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers. - The helper snapped a seven-game slump for Durzi. The 25-year-old defenseman has maintained his top-four role and power-play spot despite the slump. Durzi is up to 29 points (11 on the power play), 87 shots on net, 108 blocked shots, 45 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 49 outings. As long as he's on the power play, Durzi is worth a look in most fantasy formats since he can pile up points. |
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| Jan. 25, 2024 |
Durzi scored a goal, blocked three shots and went minus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning. - Durzi salvaged a rough night with his second-period tally. The defenseman has been solid lately with two goals and five assists over his last seven outings. For the season, the 25-year-old is up to eight goals, 20 helpers, 74 shots on net, 87 blocked shots, 39 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 41 appearances. He remains the Coyotes' top offensive threat from the blue line as well as the team's power-play quarterback. |
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| Jan. 21, 2024 |
Durzi notched two assists while adding three blocked shots, two shots on net, a hit and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Predators. - The 25-year-old blueliner has three multi-point performances in the last four games, and Durzi has looked very good since recovering from a lower-body injury that cost him six games in December. Over the last 13 contests, he's piled up two goals and 14 points with 27 shots, 27 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. |
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| Jan. 17, 2024 |
Durzi tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames. - Durzi opened the scoring midway through the second period, ripping a slapshot past Dan Vladar to give Arizona a 1-0 lead. The 25-year-old Durzi would grab a second point in the third with an assist on Logan Cooley's tally. Durzi now has four points (a goal and three assists) in his last two games after recording just one assist in his previous six contests. He's up to seven goals and 25 points through 36 games in his first season with the Coyotes. |
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| Jan. 14, 2024 |
Durzi picked up two assists in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild. - Playing the point on the power play, Durzi provided an assist on the game's first goal and then sent a slick pass to Clayton Keller on the game's fourth goal. He also had two hits and a plus-2 rating. After being traded from the Kings for a second round pick in the spring, the 25-year old Durzi has exceeded expectations for the Coyotes, leading the team in TOI and points for defensemen. Arizona plays the Flames on Tuesday on the road. |
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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders. - Durzi has a goal and seven assists over six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old has resumed his role as power-play quarterback and top-four defenseman at even strength. For the season, he's produced 21 points (nine on the power play), 58 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 31 outings overall. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Durzi tallied a goal and three assists in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Avalanche. - Two of Durzi's four points came in the third period, including the game-tying goal with 2:07 left in the frame, before he'd add a third assist on Jack McBain's overtime winner. The 25-year-old Durzi has seven points (one goal, six assists) in three games since missing seven outings with a lower-body injury. He's up to six goals and 20 points through 28 games in his first season with the Coyotes. |
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| Dec. 23, 2023 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. - Durzi has three assists over two games since he returned from a lower-body injury. With Janis Moser (upper body) leaving Saturday's game early, Durzi could see a larger role following the holiday break. Durzi is up to 16 points (eight on the power play), 50 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 27 outings overall. He is a solid depth defenseman for most fantasy formats. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) will be back in action against the Sharks on Thursday, Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site reports. - Durzi will return from a five-game absence due to his lower-body injury, which likely see Michael Kesselring relegated to the press box. The defenseman is currently mired in an 11-game goalless streak during which he recorded just 14 shots to go with three assists. |
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| Dec. 18, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) will remain out for Tuesday's clash with the Senators, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Durzi will be out of the lineup for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. With just one point in his last nine outings, the blueliner's eventual return to action may not have a significant impact on fantasy players. Still, once cleared to play, Durzi should be in contention to reclaim a top-four role with power-play time. |
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| Dec. 16, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Sabres, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. - Durzi will sit out for the fifth time in six games with the injury. In his absence, Michael Kesselring is expected to remain in the lineup. Durzi's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Senators. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) isn't expected to return Friday against San Jose, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Durzi has five goals and 13 points in 25 contests this season. He's missed Arizona's last two games and three of the past four matches. When Durzi returns, he'll likely serve as a top-four defenseman and play on the first power-play unit. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Penguins, per the NHL media site. - Durzi will miss his third game of the last four with the issue. The 25-year-old defenseman's ongoing absence means Michael Kesselring will continue to be in the lineup. Durzi's next chance to play is Friday at home versus the Sharks. |
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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) will be a game-time decision Monday versus Buffalo, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Durzi returned from a one-game absence in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Boston, but it appears as though he isn't quite 100 percent yet. He has compiled five goals, 13 points, 44 shots on net and 53 blocked shots over 25 appearances this campaign. |
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| Dec. 9, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) will return to action versus Boston on Saturday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Durzi missed only one game with the injury. The Coyotes' top offensive threat on the blue line, Durzi has five goals and eight assists in 24 games, including three goals and seven points coming via the power play. |
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| Dec. 7, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) is expected to miss Thursday's game versus Philadelphia, according to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Durzi sustained the injury during Wednesday's practice. He has five goals and 13 points in 24 contests this season. Although Arizona won't have Durzi, Travis Dermott (hand) will make his return Thursday. |
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| Dec. 6, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) missed Wednesday's practice and is unlikely to play Thursday but hasn't been ruled out, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports. - Durzi exited Monday's 6-0 win against Washington because of the injury. He has five goals, 13 points, 29 PIM and 53 blocks in 24 contests this season. If Durzi can't play Thursday, then Patrik Koch, who was summoned from AHL Tucson on Wednesday, might make his NHL debut. |
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| Dec. 4, 2023 |
Durzi (lower body) will not return to Monday's game against Washington. - Durzi tallied one assist and three blocked shots in 4:02 of ice time prior to exiting the game. He's up to five goals and 13 points in 24 games this season. An update on his status should be available before Thursday's game against the Flyers. |
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| Nov. 17, 2023 |
Durzi posted a power-play assist and blocked six shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Durzi has a three-game point streak going, earning a goal and three helpers in that span. The 25-year-old has also blocked 12 shots during his streak, showing strong play at both ends of the rink. The defenseman is at 12 points (six on the power play), 32 shots on net, 31 blocks, 25 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 16 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Durzi produced an assist and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars. - The helper was Durzi's first even-strength point in November. The 25-year-old defenseman has been a boost to the Coyotes' top power-play unit most of all in his first season with the team. He's up to 11 points (five on the power play) with 31 shots on net, 25 blocks, 25 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 15 appearances. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal and an assist on one shot in the Coyotes' 7-5 win over the Predators on Saturday. - Durzi scored the game-winning goal on the power play, beating Juuse Saros with a shot from the point. He would also pick up an assist on Clayton Keller's goal. Playing in his first season as a member of the Coyotes, Durzi has made a strong first impression, scoring seven points in eight games in October, while adding three points in six games so far in November. The former King should continue to play on the top defensive pairing and first power-play unit. |
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| Nov. 8, 2023 |
Durzi recorded a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken. - Durzi snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. He's picked up three power-play points this season, but this was his first assist with the man advantage. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to eight points, 26 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 12 contests overall. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Monday's 8-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Durzi helped out on Michael Carcone's game-tying goal early in the first period and scored one of his own in the middle frame. With four goals, Durzi joined Drew Doughty and Jakob Chychrun atop the goal-scoring charts for defensemen. The 25-year-old Durzi has seven points, 21 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through eight appearances. |
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| Oct. 27, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Kings. - Durzi's goal put the Coyotes ahead 4-1, but they couldn't hold the lead. The 25-year-old defenseman has provided plenty of scoring pop from the blue line with three goals and two assists over seven contests. His goal Friday was his first at even strength this season. He's also racked up 12 blocked shots, 18 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Durzi notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Ducks. - Durzi has fit right in with the Coyotes, earning four points over five contests. He had the secondary helper on Clayton Keller's tally Saturday. Durzi has also held his own defensively with a plus-2 rating and seven blocked shots, though he's added four PIM. The 25-year-old should continue to provide sneaky offense from the blue line while serving on the top power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 19, 2023 |
Durzi tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Blues. - Durzi picked up his first assist of the year on Michael Carcone's goal in the second period before adding a tally of his own in the third on the power play, capping Arizona's 6-2 victory. The 24-year-old Durzi is off to a good start with the Coyotes, tallying two goals (both on the man advantage) and three points through his first four games. He's a potential break-out candidate this season, averaging 23:40 minutes to start the year while working on Arizona's first power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Durzi potted a power-play goal in Friday's 4-3 shootout victory against the Devils. - Durzi was a busy beaver in his team debut, leading the Arizona rearguards with three shots on goal, while also taking a minor penalty in his 23:26 of ice time. He has already equaled his power-play goal total of a season ago with the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old should have a lot more responsibilities along the Arizona blue line than he did in L.A. |
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| June 24, 2023 |
Durzi was traded from LA to Arizona on Saturday for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. - Durzi had a good offensive season in 2022-23, tallying nine goals while adding 29 assists. The 24-year-old defenseman will be a top-four defenseman in Arizona and should see plenty of time on the power play for a Coyotes team with few established alternatives on the blue line. LA will receive Montreal's second-round pick in 2024. |
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| April 29, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6. - Durzi snapped his 11-game point drought Saturday, but it wasn't enough to keep the Kings' season going. The defenseman added just five shots on net with 14 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over six playoff contests. His scoring touch is obvious after a 38-point effort in 72 regular-season games, but there's still progress for Durzi to make in his own zone to be a trusted part of the Kings' defense. |
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| April 2, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kraken. - Durzi opened the scoring 11:45 into the second period. The defenseman has two goals, two assists and 11 blocked shots over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. For the season, he's up to nine tallies, 38 points, 102 shots on net, 121 blocked shots, 63 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 66 appearances. |
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| March 28, 2023 |
Durzi netted a goal in the Kings' 2-1 loss to Calgary on Tuesday. - Durzi missed seven straight games because of an upper-body injury, but he's contributed three points (a goal, two assists) in two contests since returning. That's pushed him up to eight goals and 37 points in 64 appearances this season. The 24-year-old, who is in his sophomore campaign, has established himself as a regular on the Kings' power play. Going into Tuesday's action, Durzi was averaging 2:10 of ice time with the man advantage, and he's provided 16 points in that role. |
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| March 27, 2023 |
Durzi logged a pair of assists in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Blues. - Both of Durzi's assists came on the power play, setting up Viktor Arvidsson in the first period before grabbing his second helper on Trevor Moore's tally 1:58 later. It was a strong showing for the 24-year-old Durzi, who had missed Los Angeles' previous seven contests with an upper-body injury. He's up to 36 points (seven goals, 29 assists) through 63 games this season. |
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| March 26, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) will be in Sunday's lineup against St. Louis, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Durzi is set to return from a seven-game absence. The 24-year-old has 34 points with 110 blocked shots through 62 games this season. In 11 games prior to his injury, he tallied eight points and six PIM. |
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| March 22, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) joined the Kings for Wednesday's practice, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider. - Durzi had been skating on his own, but this is the first time he's worked with LA since he was injured March 6. Durzi served as an extra during the practice, so it might still take some time before he's ready to play, but the 24-year-old is at least trending in the right direction. He has seven goals and 34 points in 62 contests this season. |
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| March 20, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) won't play Monday versus Calgary, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports. - Durzi will sit out his sixth consecutive contest. His next chance to play will be Saturday against Winnipeg. Durzi has recorded seven goals, 34 points, 98 shots on net, 110 blocks and 60 hits in 62 games this campaign. |
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| March 18, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) won't play Saturday against Vancouver, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports. - Durzi, who will miss his fifth consecutive contest, appears to be making some progress after getting on the ice before Saturday's morning skate. Jordan Spence is expected to replace Sean Walker on the back end versus the Canucks. |
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| March 16, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - This is Durzi's fourth straight game out of the lineup. His absence means Sean Walker will remain on the third pairing. Durzi's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Canucks. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Durzi (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports. - Durzi will miss his third consecutive contest. He has accounted for seven goals, 34 points, 98 shots on net, 110 blocks and 60 hits in 62 games this season. Sean Walker has been filling in on the back end during Durzi's absence. |
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| March 11, 2023 |
Durzi (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Predators. - Durzi will miss his second straight game with the injury. It's unclear if Durzi will be ready to play Tuesday versus the Islanders. If not, one of Alexander Edler or Jordan Spence should get another look on the third pairing. |
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| March 9, 2023 |
Durzi (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Kings for Thursday's game in Colorado, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com. - Durzi logged 12:36 of ice time in Tuesday's contest against Washington before he went to the locker room after absorbing an open-ice hit from T.J. Oshie, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. While Durzi didn't head to Colorado with the Kings, his teammates will return to Los Angeles for Saturday's home contest against the Predators. The 24-year-old defenseman has seven goals and 34 points in 62 outings this season. Sean Walker, who was a healthy scratch in Los Angeles' past two games, might draw into the lineup Thursday. |
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| Feb. 24, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils. - The second-year defenseman extended his point streak to five games with a first-period helper, then nearly gave the Kings a win in regulation by snapping home a one-timer inside the final five minutes of the third to give his team a 3-2 lead. Durzi has already set new career highs in goals (seven) and points (32), and he's solidifying his spot as Drew Doughty's heir apparent on the LA blue line. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Durzi produced an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Wild. - Durzi has logged a helper in each of his last four games. He's added eight shots on net and a plus-3 rating in that span. The 24-year-old defenseman remains a solid all-around option with 30 points (14 on the power play), 88 shots on net, 99 blocked shots, 53 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 55 appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 13, 2023 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres. - Durzi helped out on a Viktor Arvidsson tally in the third period. The helper snapped Durzi's six-game point drought. The 24-year-old defenseman has three slumps of at least five contests this season, but he's been fairly steady the rest of the time. He's matched his career high with 27 points, collecting 13 of them on the power play. Durzi also has 83 shots on net, 98 blocked shots, 52 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 52 appearances. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Durzi recorded a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Nashville on Saturday. - Durzi has six goals and 25 points in 45 games this season. A meaningful portion of his offensive production has come from a six-game stretch from Nov. 25-Dec. 6 when he contributed a goal and nine contests. Durzi then was limited to a goal and six points over 19 games from Dec. 8-Jan. 19. |
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| Jan. 11, 2023 |
Durzi notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks. - Durzi had a shot that was tipped in by Gabriel Vilardi for a go-ahead goal in the third period. Over his last nine games, Durzi's been a solid contributor from the blue line with a goal and four helpers. The 24-year-old defenseman has shown solid offensive instincts all season with 24 points and 62 shots on net through 42 contests. He's added 83 blocked shots, 44 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-7 rating, but the scoring production is enough to help in most fantasy formats. |
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| Jan. 7, 2023 |
Durzi posted an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights. - Durzi got on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the first time since his six-game point streak from late November and early December. The 24-year-old defenseman set up the second of Kevin Fiala's goals in Saturday's victory. Through 40 appearances, Durzi has five goals, 18 assists, 56 shots on net, 76 blocked shots, 44 hits and a minus-8 rating while logging consistent second-pairing minutes. |
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| Jan. 6, 2023 |
Durzi scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins. - Durzi's goal tied the game at 2-2 in the second period, but the Bruins pulled away in the third. The defenseman has gone 14 games without a multi-point effort, earning just one goal, three helpers a minus-4 rating in that span. The 24-year-old has five tallies, 22 points, 56 shots on net, a minus-10 rating, 75 blocked shots and 44 hits through 39 contests. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Durzi recorded a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Avalanche. - Durzi helped out on Alex Iafallo's third-period tally that sparked the Kings' comeback push. Since snapping a five-game point drought, Durzi has a helper in two of the last three contests. The 24-year-old blueliner is up to 21 points (11 on the power play), 49 shots on net, 67 blocks, 41 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 36 appearances. Thursday marked his 100th regular-season outing, and he's earned 48 points in his young career. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Durzi provided a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Coyotes. - Durzi set up an Alex Iafallo goal in the second period. The helper ended Durzi's five-game point drought. He was able to avoid losing much playing time during the slump, and he remains a part of the second power-play unit. The 24-year-old defenseman has 20 points (10 on the power play), 47 shots, 63 blocked shots, 40 hits and a minus-7 rating through 34 appearances. |
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| Dec. 6, 2022 |
Durzi recorded two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Senators. - Durzi picked up a helper on Matt Roy's opening tally in the first period before setting up Viktor Arvidsson on the power play later in the frame. The two-point showing extends Durzi's point streak to six games with a goal and eight assists in that span. The 24-year-old blueliner has been productive offensively this season with five goals and 14 assists through 25 games. |
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| Dec. 4, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. - During his five-game point streak, Durzi has a goal and six helpers, five of which have come on the power play. The defenseman will continue to see regular playing time as long as his offense is solid, though his defensive struggles remain a concern. He's up to 16 points (eight on the power play) with 33 shots on net, 35 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating in 24 contests overall, so he can add a little physicality and strong offense from the back end to fantasy rosters. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Durzi logged a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes. - Durzi helped out on a Trevor Moore power-play tally in the second period. The assist was Durzi's fifth over the last four games, and he also has a goal in that span. Four of those helpers have come on the power play, where the 24-year-old continues to make an impact despite working on the second unit. He has four tallies, 11 assists, 32 shots on net, 34 hits, 39 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 23 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Durzi scored a goal, notched a power-play assist, logged four hits, blocked four shots, added four PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 9-8 overtime loss to the Kraken. - It was a very full stat line for Durzi in a game that wasn't short on drama or offense. He set up a Viktor Arvidsson goal in the first period and scored the Kings' seventh tally himself at 11:36 of the third period. Durzi has a goal and four assists in his last three outings, and he's up to four goals, 10 helpers, 32 shots on net, 33 hits, 39 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating in 22 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 27, 2022 |
Durzi logged a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators. - Durzi has three assists, including two on the power play, in two games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old defenseman quarterbacks the second power-play unit for the Kings, and that group has been arguably better than the first unit recently. Durzi is up to three goals, nine helpers, five power-play points, 31 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 29 hits and a minus-3 rating in 21 outings. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Durzi (lower body) is in Friday's lineup against the Sharks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Durzi is set to return after missing the last two games with a lower-body issue. He has nine points in 19 games this season, with three of those coming in his last four appearances. The second-year blueliner will jump back into a top-four role next to Matt Roy. |
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| Nov. 22, 2022 |
Durzi (lower body) is still day-to-day and isn't expected to play Tuesday against the Rangers, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports. - Durzi also missed Saturday's game against Seattle. Los Angeles is not projected to make any lineup changes for Tuesday's contest. The 24-year-old blueliner has three goals, nine points, 31 shots on net, 32 blocks and 27 hits in 19 games this season. |
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| Nov. 19, 2022 |
Durzi (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Durzi will miss a game with an injury for the first time this season. He's picked up three goals and six assists in 19 contests while serving as a key part of the Kings' defense. Jacob Moverare will take his place in the lineup, while Brandt Clarke was called up as extra insurance on defense. The Kings' next game is Tuesday versus the Rangers. |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Durzi was credited with an assist during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the host Oilers. - Durzi, who earned his first helper in nine outings Wednesday, aided Trevor Moore on his game-winning marker, developing at 17:12 of the second period. The 24-year-old defenseman previously earned assists during back-to-back efforts Oct. 27 and 29. Durzi, who was a plus-2 Wednesday, did his part defensively, delivering three hits and blocking three shots against the high-scoring Oilers. |
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| Nov. 12, 2022 |
Durzi scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings. - Durzi scored both of his goals in the second period, with the power-play marker standing as the game-winner. The 24-year-old snapped a six-game point drought with his pair of tallies. He's had an inconsistent start on offense this season, but he's managed three goals, five assists, 28 shots on net, 20 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 16 appearances. |
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| Oct. 28, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Jets. - Durzi had the secondary assist on Arthur Kaliyev's first-period marker. Through eight appearances, Durzi has a goal and four helpers, with two of those assists coming on the power play. The 24-year-old has logged top-four minutes at even strength, and he's also seeing time on the second power-play unit. He's added 14 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight hits, six PIM and a minus-3 rating. His defensive play has been a little shaky early on, but Durzi can make up for it with his offense. |
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| Oct. 18, 2022 |
Durzi posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators. - Durzi was a healthy scratch in the second game of the season, but he's picked up three helpers across the four contests he's played. The 23-year-old defenseman helped out on a Gabriel Vilardi tally Tuesday. Durzi has added six blocked shots, five hits, six shots on net and a minus-2 rating. As long as he can keep his play in his own zone clean, he should stick as a top-four defender with time on the second power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 12, 2022 |
Durzi notched an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and five blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. - Durzi packed enough stats in the season opener to make for a productive fantasy line, but it was his turnover in the last minute of the game that cost the Kings a standings point. The 23-year-old defenseman impressed last season, seeing regular run as a power-play option, though those minutes will dry up with Drew Doughty back in the lineup. As such, it could be tough for Durzi to match the 27 points, including 15 on the power play, he produced in 64 contests as a rookie in 2021-22. He should still be a lock for top-four minutes. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Durzi (shoulder) is expected to play in Thursday's preseason contest, reports Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider. - "Feeling good, ready to go," Durzi said. "I'm excited finally and there's not much more to do. Just go play." This will be Durzi's first game since undergoing surgery in May. He's projected to play on the second pairing with Tobias Bjornfot. |
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| Oct. 2, 2022 |
Durzi has been making strides in his recovery from shoulder surgery, reports Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider. - Durzi has been skating since the Kings' training camp began, but he initially wore a non-contact jersey and wasn't part of the main group. He moved to that group Wednesday for his first full practice and was tested further Friday with Los Angeles conducting more physical battle drills. It's encouraging to see that kind of steady progress, but it still remains to be seen if he'll get into any preseason games. Dooley pretty much ruled out the possibility of Durzi playing in Sunday's exhibition game against Anaheim, saying he's "not quite" ready. |
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| Sept. 15, 2022 |
Durzi (shoulder) agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.4 million contract extension with Los Angeles on Thursday. - Durzi is coming off a solid rookie campaign in which he garnered three goals, 27 assists and 15 power-play points in 64 games. Considering over half of the blueliner's points came with the man advantage, fantasy players may want to take a cautionary approach to utilizing Durzi this season now that Drew Doughty is healthy and available to fill those power-play minutes. |
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| May 26, 2022 |
Durzi underwent surgery on his shoulder Thursday. - Durzi is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2022-23 season. The 23-year-old was a breakout rookie for the Kings this year, logging 27 points (15 on the power play) with 121 blocked shots, 74 hits and 55 PIM in 64 regular-season outings. He could take on more consistent top-four minutes next year. |
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| May 12, 2022 |
Durzi scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 6. - Durzi got the Kings on the board at 13:59 of the second period. The 23-year-old defenseman continues to play fairly well in the postseason -- he has three points, 15 shots on net, 10 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through six contests. Despite being listed on the third pairing, he's seen top-four minutes and power-play time as he did for much of the regular season. |
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| May 10, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, four blocked shots and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 5. - Durzi picked up his second assist in five playoff outings in his first taste of the postseason. The defenseman has worked more as a power-play specialist rather than the all-around No. 1 as he did for portions of the regular season. He's contributed 13 shots on net, eight hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. |
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| April 22, 2022 |
Durzi logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Durzi ended a four-game point drought when he helped out on Phillip Danault's opening tally in the first period. The 23-year-old Durzi has been good as a rookie this year, posting 27 points (15 on the power play) in 61 contests. He's effectively filled in for Drew Doughty (wrist) as the Kings' top-scoring defenseman. Durzi has added 112 blocked shots, 70 hits, 111 shots on net, 55 PIM and a minus-10 rating in a top-four role. |
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| April 4, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, three hits, two blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flames. - It's a bit of mixed results for Durzi, but he's gotten back on track on the scoresheet with assists in each of the last two games. The rookie defenseman is up to 25 points, 93 shots on net, 95 blocked shots, 60 hits, 49 PIM and a minus-11 rating in 54 contests overall. As long as Drew Doughty (undisclosed) remains out, Durzi should continue to get time on the top power-play unit -- where he has 13 of his points -- and the first defense pairing. |
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| April 2, 2022 |
Durzi recorded an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets. - Durzi helped out on an Anze Kopitar tally in the first period. After going minus-5 in his last three games, this was an encouraging outing for Durzi to get back on track. The 23-year-old rookie is up to 24 points, 93 shots on net, 93 blocked shots, 57 hits, 45 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 53 appearances. With the Kings' missing a lot of defensemen to injury, he's played top-pairing minutes over the last three-plus weeks. |
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| March 26, 2022 |
Durzi scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken. - Durzi capitalized on an Anze Kopitar shot that went wide and bounced to him off the end boards. The 23-year-old Durzi has turned up the offense lately with a goal and six assists in his last seven outings, including four power-play points. For the season, the rookie blueliner has 23 points (12 with the man advantage), 84 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating in 49 contests. |
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| March 24, 2022 |
Durzi notched three assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks. - Each of Durzi's assists came at a different strength. The rookie defenseman set up Trevor Moore's shorthanded goal and Phillip Danault's power-play tally in the second period, and then helped out on the latter's even-strength marker in the third. This was Durzi's second three-point effort this season. He's notched seven helpers in his last nine games and now has 22 points (11 on the power play), 82 shots on net, 75 blocked shots, 51 hits, 46 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 48 appearances. |
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| March 17, 2022 |
Durzi notched two assists, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Sharks. - Durzi set up both Anze Kopitar (on the power play) and Phillip Danault in the second period. While not outstanding, Durzi has earned five helpers, including three on the power play, through nine games in March. The 23-year-old defenseman is up to 19 points, 74 shots on net, 72 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating in 45 contests in his rookie year. |
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| March 13, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Panthers. - Durzi set up Martin Frk's game-tying goal with 32 seconds left in regulation. The 23-year-old Durzi played a season-high 26:14 of ice time, as the Kings are missing essentially all of their preferred top-four on defense. The rookie blueliner has been solid this season, logging 17 points (nine on the power play), 71 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 45 hits and a minus-4 rating through 43 contests. He could be in line for a larger role until some defensemen return from injury, so Durzi is worth a look in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| March 2, 2022 |
Durzi notched a power-play assist, four blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars. - Durzi set up Arthur Kaliyev's second goal of the game at 13:17 of the second period. The helper ended a five-game point drought for Durzi, who has mustered just five assists in his last 18 games. The rookie defenseman has 15 points (eight on the power play), 57 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 25 PIM in 37 appearances overall. Given his inconsistency lately, his fantasy value is likely to be limited to deeper formats. |
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| Feb. 18, 2022 |
Durzi notched an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights. - Durzi set up Adrian Kempe's tally at 2:18 of overtime to complete the Kings' comeback win. The 23-year-old Durzi has lacked consistency on offense lately -- he's earned seven points in 17 contests since the start of January, but he's gotten on the scoresheet in just four of those games. The Ontario native has 14 points, 45 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 35 hits and a minus-2 rating in 31 contests, mainly playing on the third pairing. |
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| Jan. 29, 2022 |
Durzi notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers. - He had a hand in both of Viktor Arvidsson's tallies on the afternoon as the Kings attempted to rally from an early deficit, ultimately falling short in OT. Durzi has been seeing fairly consistent power-play time recently, leading to one goal and six points in his last nine games as the 2018 second-round pick settles into a key role as a rookie on the Los Angeles blue line. |
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| Jan. 18, 2022 |
Durzi notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Lightning. - Durzi set up Arthur Kaliyev's second-period tally. The 23-year-old Durzi hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games since a three-game point streak to begin his NHL career in late November. The defenseman is up to 11 points (five on the power play), 33 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 28 hits and 14 PIM through 22 contests. The offense is solid and he contributes in virtually all standard fantasy categories, so he remains a solid depth option. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Durzi (illness) was cleared to play Thursday, per Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West. - Durzi was sidelined briefly with a non-COVID-19 illness but it didn't result in any missed contests. The 23-year-old has averaged 18:21 of ice time, 2:08 during the power play and logged three assists through his 12 appearances since the end of November. |
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| Jan. 3, 2022 |
Durzi missed Monday's practice with an illness, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Head coach Todd McClellan noted that it wasn't a serious issue and that it was essentially a maintenance day for Durzi. Expect the 23-year-old to be back on the ice for Tuesday's practice. |
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| Dec. 21, 2021 |
Durzi was promoted from AHL Ontario on Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Durzi has been logging big minutes in the Kings' last five contests (21:14 per game), so his return to the NHL level was always expected. The 23-year-old blueliner should continue to maintain a heavy workload moving forward, especially with Alexander Edler (lower body) and Sean Walker (knee) both dealing with significant injuries. |
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| Dec. 20, 2021 |
Durzi was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - With the Kings off until Thursday's matchup with the Golden Knights, and the Reign suiting up Wednesday, the Kings sent Durzi along with Christian Wolanin and Jacob Moverare to the minors. All three players should be in the mix to be called back up before the team's meeting with Vegas. |
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| Dec. 5, 2021 |
Durzi recorded a power-play assist and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Oilers. - Durzi helped out on a Trevor Moore goal late in the third period. The 23-year-old Durzi has racked up a goal and four assists through five contests. He's fending off Olli Maatta for playing time, and Kale Clague was claimed on waivers by the Canadiens. With Durzi locked in as a third-pairing option with power-play usage, he could be helpful in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 30, 2021 |
Durzi posted an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Ducks. - Durzi helped out on an Alex Iafallo goal in the third period that brought the Kings within a goal. The 23-year-old Durzi now has four points (one goal, three assists) in three games since he got into the lineup. If he can keep producing, he'll keep the likes of Olli Maatta and Kale Clague in the press box as healthy scratches. With Durzi seeing power-play time, he's worth a look as defensive depth in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 24, 2021 |
Durzi scored a goal and dished an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Durzi set up Viktor Arvidsson in the second period, and the winger returned the favor in the third period. It was a dream debut for Durzi, who was drafted 52nd overall in 2018 by the Maple Leafs before he was traded in the Jake Muzzin deal in January of 2019. While with the big club, the 23-year-old Durzi is unlikely to play more than a bottom-pairing role. With Drew Doughty (knee) nearing a return, Durzi could soon be sent packing back to AHL Ontario. |
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| Nov. 23, 2021 |
Durzi will be called up from AHL Ontario on Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Durzi could be in contention for most transactions between the AHL and NHL this season with the Kings opting to continue utilizing him as an emergency depth option while ensuring he still sees plenty of game action in the minors. Don't be surprised to see Durzi once again shifted to AHL Ontario following Wednesday's matchup with Toronto. |
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| Nov. 22, 2021 |
Durzi was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Durzi has yet to get into a game for the Kings this year, instead serving as an emergency depth option. Fantasy players should expect the blueliner to frequently move between levels while playing the bulk of his games in the minors. As such, Durzi figures to remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. |
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| Nov. 19, 2021 |
Durzi was recalled from AHL Ontario on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Still looking for his first taste of NHL action, the 23-year-old has been fantastic with the Reign this season, posting 13 points in 12 games. It's unclear if the Kings plan to roll Durzi out Saturday against Carolina, Sunday against Arizona or not at all during this stint, but his recent strong AHL play suggests the blueliner could make his top-level debut sooner rather than later. |
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