| Nov. 8, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal on six shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks. - Rossi snapped a seven-game goal drought when he buried a feed from Kirill Kaprizov in the third period. A few minutes later, Rossi returned the favor to set up Kaprizov's second goal of the contest. Rossi took a few shifts on the fourth line in this game, but his return to a more prominent role by the end of the night is encouraging for his long-term usage. He's been steady on offense with four goals, 13 points, 25 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 14 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Rossi notched an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. - Rossi has a helper in four of the last five games, though he's added six shots on net and six PIM in that span. The 23-year-old helped out on a Mats Zuccarello tally in the second period. Rossi is up to 11 points (three goals, eight assists), all of which have come at even strength. He's added 19 shots on net, eight hits, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating over 13 appearances while seeing steady top-line usage. |
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| Nov. 3, 2024 |
Rossi logged an assist, three hits and two PIM in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs. - Rossi has a helper in three straight games and four of his last five outings. The 23-year-old hasn't been particularly flashy on offense this season, but he's been consistent enough to get on the scoresheet in nine of 11 contests. He's up to three goals, seven assists, 17 shots on net, seven hits, six PIM and a plus-6 rating. Playing on the top line gives Rossi serious breakout potential in his second full NHL campaign, and he's scoring enough to help in virtually all fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 1, 2024 |
Rossi notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning. - Rossi attempted a centering pass, but it deflected in off Kirill Kaprizov for the Wild's third goal. This was Rossi's third assist in the last four games. The 23-year-old center has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of 10 contests, earning three goals, six assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. Ryan Hartman (upper body) returned to the lineup in a fourth-line role Friday, and as long as he stays there, Rossi's top-six job should be safe. |
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| Oct. 30, 2024 |
Rossi logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins. - Rossi has gone three games without a goal, but he has two assists in that span. The 23-year-old continues to hold onto a top-six role, though he's seeing time on the second power-play unit. Rossi has been steady so far with eight points (all at even strength), 14 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over nine contests. His stable offense has helped the Wild to a 6-1-2 start, and that's with Ryan Hartman (upper body) missing the last five contests. |
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| Oct. 23, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers. - Rossi has scored in three straight games, and he's earned at least one point in five straight contests. The 23-year-old center is up to three goals, three assists, 13 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through six outings. Rossi should continue to return solid offense as long as he stays on the Wild's top line. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets. - Rossi knocked in a pass from Yakov Trenin at 12:40 of the first period. The goal was Rossi's second of the season, both of which have come over his last two games. The 23-year-old center has added three assists, 12 shots on net, three hits and a plus-5 rating. While Joel Eriksson Ek (nose) returned to the lineup Saturday, Rossi remained on the top line at even strength, and that makes him an intriguing option for fantasy managers in need of center depth. |
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| Oct. 16, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues. - Rossi has extended his point streak to three games, racking up one goal and three assists over that span while also adding eight shots and five hits. Rossi should continue to feature in the Wild's first line and will aim to extend his point streak to four games when facing the Blue Jackets on Saturday as part of the team's ongoing road trip. |
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| Oct. 13, 2024 |
Rossi provided two assists to go along with four shots and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kraken. - Rossi didn't record a point in the season-opening win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday, but he made his presence felt on the ice Saturday by helping in goals scored by Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov. Rossi notched 19 assists and 40 points as a rookie in 2023-24, and he figures to play a pivotal role for the Wild as part of their first line and their second power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 4, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks. - Rossi began the game as the first line center, but Joel Eriksson Ek also saw time in that role. However, it was on the power play where Rossi made his impact. He scored the opening goal late in a double-minor to Patrick Maroon in the first period, then helped out on a Mats Zuccarello tally late in the second. Regardless of which line he's on, Rossi is poised to be a major contributor for the Wild this year after generating 40 points in 82 regular-season contests as a rookie last season. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Rossi provided a pair of assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings. - Rossi had been limited to three goals with a minus-7 rating over his previous 12 contests. The 22-year-old set up goals by Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov in Monday's victory. The pair of helpers got Rossi to the 40-point mark, and he's added 167 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 81 appearances in his rookie campaign. |
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| March 24, 2024 |
Rossi scored two goals in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues. - Both goals came in the second period as the Wild grabbed a 3-2 lead, only to see it slip away late. The performance snapped Rossi out of a slump that had seen the 22-year-old manage only one goal and two points over the prior 14 games, and his second tally Saturday gave him 20 on the season. If the Wild going to move into a playoff spot over the final weeks of the regular season, they'll probably need Rossi to get hot. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Rossi recorded an assist in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks. - Rossi had gone ice cold with a 10-game point drought entering Thursday. That likely explains why Ryan Hartman was promoted to the top line to fill in for Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body). Rossi has had some ups and downs in his first full campaign, but he's at 34 points, 138 shots on net, 45 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 67 appearances. The 22-year-old is likely to remain in a top-six role -- he's been the second-line center in recent weeks. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Rossi scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Winnipeg. - Rossi provided a bright spot in an otherwise tough night for the Wild -- the 22-year-old center got Minnesota on the board with a power-play goal in the second period before cutting the Jets' lead to 5-3 late in the third, deflecting a Kirill Kaprizov shot past Laurent Brossoit. Rossi now has points in three straight games and five (four goals, one assist) in his last five contests. He's up to 17 goals and 33 points through 56 outings in his first full NHL season. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. - Rossi's third-period tally was the first of two in a span of 1:01 that gave the Wild a commanding lead. He had gone four contests without a point and seven games without a goal entering Monday. It's likely just growing pains for the 22-year-old, who is up to 14 tallies, 29 points, 96 shots on net and 37 PIM through 52 outings. As long as Rossi maintains a top-six role and power-play time, he should remain an effective secondary scorer for the Wild at a level that can help in most fantasy formats. |
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| Jan. 19, 2024 |
Rossi scored a goal on three shots and picked up an assist in a 7-3 defeat to Tampa Bay on Thursday. - Rossi broke out of his five-game pointless streak with his fourth multi-point game of the season. During his slump, the 22-year-old winger was still firing the puck with regularity with 12 shots on net in his last five outings. Even with Connor Bedard (jaw) shelved, Rossi is still chasing the Chicago phenom for the rookie scoring lead with 26 points through 44 games. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Rossi tallied a goal and two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens. - Rossi set up Matt Boldy's opening goal on a first-period power play before extending Minnesota's lead to 2-0 later in the frame, beating Sam Montembeault with a wrister. Rossi would add another assist in the third period, giving him his first career three-point game. The 22-year-old Rossi has started to play up to his offensive potential in his second NHL season -- he now has 11 goals and 21 points through 31 games while working on Minnesota's second line and top power-play unit. |
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| Dec. 10, 2023 |
Rossi scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Kraken. - Rossi tallied at 12:34 of the third period to double the Wild's lead to 2-0. The 22-year-old has three goals and two assists over his last six games. He was moved down to the second line, swapping places with Joel Eriksson Ek in a lineup shuffle Sunday. Rossi may benefit from the move if it gets some of the attention off of him and onto the top line. He's produced nine goals, seven assists, 51 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 26 appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Rossi notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Flames. - Rossi has racked up three goals and five helpers over his last nine games. The 22-year-old center rang a shot off the post early in the second period, with the rebound falling to Kirill Kaprizov for the goal. Rossi is thriving on the Wild's top line as he enjoys a solid rookie campaign. For the year, he's up to eight goals, seven assists, 46 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 23 appearances. |
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| Dec. 4, 2023 |
Rossi scored two goals, one the game-winner on the power play, in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Chicago. - In a matchup of top rookies, Rossi got the better of Connor Bedard as he potted Minnesota's first two goals of the game in the first period. Rossi's eight tallies on the season is second among rookies to Bedard's 11, and new head coach John Hynes has the 22-year-old skating on the Wild's top line between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Rossi's 14 points in 22 contests is already solid, but he could take his production to another level if he hangs onto that assignment. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Rossi picked up an assist and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche. - Rossi set up Kirill Kaprizov's second-period tally. The 22-year-old Rossi has a goal and three helpers during a four-game point streak. That hot stretch coincides with his move to the top line between Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Rossi's minutes continue to be limited compared to his linemates, but he's holding his own in the best place to be in the Wild's lineup. The Austrian center has 11 points, 35 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-2 rating through 18 contests. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Rossi scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. - The 22-year-old opened the scoring midway through the second period by tipping home a Brock Faber point shot, but it was all the offense Minnesota could muster -- even in the shootout, the Wild went 0-for-3. Rossi had only one assist in 21 career NHL games coming into the season, but the ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft appears ready to break out, picking up nine points in the first 16 games of 2023-24. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Rossi provided a goal and an assist in Minnesota's 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Thursday. - Rossi found the back of the net early in the third period to cut the Devils' lead to 3-2 and helped out on Jake Middleton's score later in the frame to once again pull Minnesota within one at 4-3. His efforts didn't change the outcome of Thursday's contest, but it did add to his hot run -- Rossi has three goals and five points over his last five contests. Overall in 2023-24, he has four markers and six points in 10 games. |
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| Oct. 28, 2023 |
Rossi scored among four shots in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals. - Rossi was denied on his shootout attempt, but what matters most to fantasy managers is that he was able to extend his point streak to three games with the even-strength tally to open the scoring in the contest. The 22-year-old is occupying a spot on the third line, albeit with responsibilities on the No. 2 power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Rossi scored his first NHL goal in a 7-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. - He batted in a rebound from the top of the crease to cut the score to 4-3. It was Rossi's 23rd NHL game. He thought he'd had his first on Thursday night, but it was overturned on an offside. |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Rossi, along with eight other players, was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday. - Adam Beckman, Steven Fogarty, Nicolas Petan, Nick Swaney, Samuel Walker, Daemon Hunt, Dakota Mermis and Zane McIntyre were also promoted from the minors to serve as the Wild's black aces. Rossi, the ninth overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft, has picked up one assist through 19 top-level appearances this year. |
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| April 14, 2023 |
Rossi was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday. - Rossi was drafted ninth overall in 2020 and struggled with the after-effects of COVID in 2020-21. He spent most of 2022-23 with Iowa, scoring 16 times and adding 34 assists in 51 games. He struggled offensively at the NHL level this season, picking up only one helper in 19 games. |
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| April 9, 2023 |
Rossi was recalled from AHL Iowa on Sunday. - Rossi struggled at the NHL level to begin the 2022-23 season, logging just one assist in 16 appearances. He's smoked his competition in the AHL, racking up 16 goals and 50 points in 51 games. With Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) considered week-to-week, Rossi should see some playing time as the Wild gear up for the postseason. |
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| Feb. 3, 2023 |
Rossi has 26 points in 25 AHL games since his demotion, Thomas Williams of Hockeywilderness.com reports. - Rossi, who was selected ninth overall in 2020, had only one assist in 16 games with the Wild before he was sent to the AHL to regain his confidence. Well, it sure looks like he is playing with plenty of confidence, as he has three goals and 10 points during his current seven-game points streak. Do not be surprised if Rossi is recalled from the minors in the near future. |
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| Nov. 28, 2022 |
Rossi was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday. - Rossi has been a healthy scratch in four straight games so his demotion shouldn't come as a shock. Prior to being benched, the 21-year-old center was struggling through a seven-game pointless streak and a season-long goal drought. If the Austrian can rediscover his scoring touch in the minors, he should be brought back up to Minnesota sooner rather than later. |
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| Nov. 19, 2022 |
Rossi is a healthy scratch Saturday against Carolina, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. - Rossi has struggled so far this season with just one assist through 16 games. Minnesota has been patient with its top prospect as he adjusts to the NHL, but he'll get a breather against a good Carolina team. Nicolas Petan will slot into the lineup in Rossi's absence. |
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| Nov. 2, 2022 |
Rossi registered an assist in a 4-1 win against Montreal on Tuesday. - It was Rossi's first career point. In addition to the assist, he has five shots, three blocks and two hits in nine games while averaging 11:39 of ice time. He was the No. 9 pick in the 2020 draft and has plenty of offensive potential, but for now his role with the team is too small for him to contribute regularly. |
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| Oct. 4, 2022 |
Rossi has been getting an opportunity on the second power-play unit, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. - Rossi only has two games worth of NHL experience, but he excelled at the AHL level last season with 18 goals and 53 points in 63 contests and now he's in the running for an opening game roster spot. He has been skating on the fourth line, so his role with the team isn't expected to be substantial out of the gate, but Wild coach Dean Evason did suggest that Rossi "will play on the power play." |
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| Jan. 9, 2022 |
Rossi was demoted to AHL Iowa on Sunday. - Rossi has averaged 15:35 of ice time and been held pointless through two NHL appearances this season. With the next Minnesota game scheduled for Friday, the organization is expecting enough returning players from IR to replenish their ranks without the 20-year-old on the active roster. |
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| Jan. 4, 2022 |
Rossi was recalled by Minnesota on Tuesday. - Rossi has been highly productive in the minors this season, having racked up seven goals and 23 points through 21 appearances with AHL Iowa. The 20-year-old Austrian forward could make his NHL debut Thursday versus the Bruins. |
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| Dec. 14, 2021 |
Rossi (undisclosed) returned to action Saturday versus AHL Milwaukee. - Rossi suffered an undisclosed injury in late November, but that issue evidently wasn't overly serious, as the 2020 first-round pick wasn't sidelined for long. The 20-year-old Austrian has racked up 16 points through 16 AHL appearances this year. |
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| Nov. 28, 2021 |
Rossi left Sunday's AHL contest with an undisclosed injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. - Rossi was taken down and seemed to hit his head on the ice before leaving Sunday's game against AHL Henderson. The highly-touted prospect has tallied 15 points through 13 minor-league games this season. The team is still evaluating his injury. |
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