| Hot | 5/24/2013 11:02:00 PM |
Description: Pittsburgh left wing James Neal's hat trick Friday night helped the Penguins close out Ottawa in the second round. | Insight: Neal had five goals and seven points in the final two games of the series and now has six goals and 10 points in nine games this postseason. | | |
| 5/23/2013 10:09:00 AM |
Description: Pittsburgh left wing James Neal peppered the Senators with nine shots on goal Wednesday in Game 4. | Insight: Neal finished with two goals and one assist as the Penguins won 7-3. Pittsburgh can close out Ottawa Friday night at the CONSOL Energy Center. | | |
| 5/7/2013 6:53:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal (lower body) took part in pre-game warmups for Game 4 against the New York Islanders, according to Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun. | Insight: Neal left Game 1 with a lower-body injury. He has played just one full game since suffering a concussion on April 5, but it looks like he's going to play Tuesday. | | |
| 5/1/2013 9:57:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal exited in the second period of Wednesday night's Game 1 versus the Islanders. | Insight: There hasn't been an official diagnosis yet but it appears that Neal suffered a leg injury. We should know more about Neal's status after the game. | | |
| 4/27/2013 10:44:00 PM |
Description: Pittsburgh left wing James Neal had Penguins fans throwing their hats onto the ice Saturday against Carolina. | Insight: Saturday was Neal's first game in three weeks (concussion) and he did not disappoint. He registered three goals and one assist in just over 13 minutes of ice time. Neal finished the regular season with 21 goals and 15 assists in 40 games. | | |
| 4/17/2013 11:26:00 AM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal (concussion) is apparently no longer dealing with any symptoms. | Insight: Neal is a contributor to all fantasy categories with 18 goals, 14 assists a +3 rating, 14 power play points and 128 shots, including five game-winners. The Penguins will likely wait until the playoffs to bring him back which won't help fantasy owners. | | |
| 4/8/2013 4:17:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal has a concussion and has already been ruled out of the next three Penguins contests, according to the team. | Insight: Neal is a contributor to all fantasy categories with 18 goals, 14 assists a +3 rating, 14 power play points and 128 shots, including five game-winners. He'll be missed. As Penguins and Sidney Crosby fans surely know, there is no telling how long he will be sidelined. | | |
| Hot | 3/9/2013 10:29:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal scored a goal and had an assist with seven SOG Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. | Insight: Neal has scored a goal in three straight games, giving him 16 on the season. He's also averaging 4.8 SOG per game over his last six games. | | |
| 2/21/2013 6:50:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal is tied for the NHL lead in goals with 12. | Insight: Neal has seven goals in his last eight games. Eight of his 12 goals this season have come on the power play. Neal is on a pace for 58 goals (but just 19 assists) per 82 games. He had 40/41 last in 80 games last season. | | |
| 2/13/2013 10:43:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal had three points, including one goal, with two SOG and a plus-2 against the Senators on Wednesday. | Insight: Neal was a point-per-game player last season while taking 329 shots. With three points Wednesday, Neal now has 13 in 14 games. | | |
| 2/7/2013 10:00:00 PM |
Description: Penguins left wing James Neal had two points (1 G, 1 A) Thursday against the Capitals. | Insight: Neal took four more shots and now has 38 shots on goal in 11 games. He has picked up a point in three straight games and a goal in two straight. | | |
| 2/3/2013 4:04:00 PM |
Description: Penguins forward James Neal had his first assist of the season Sunday against the Capitals | Insight: Neal's first five points this season were goals. He had 40 goals and 40 assists last season and his 329 SOG, 87 PIM and 30 PPP made him one of the top players in fantasy hockey. He hasn't been as good this year -- just 4 PIM and a -4 rating. | | |
| 1/20/2013 10:21:00 PM |
Description: Penguins forward James Neal scored goals No. 2 and 3 of the season Sunday against the Rangers. | Insight: Neal benefits massively from playing on the same line with superstar center Evgeni Malkin. All three of Neal's goals this season have been assisted by Malkin. | | |
| 4/20/2012 12:08:00 PM |
Description: Penguins winger James Neal will return to the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Philadelphia on Friday after being suspended by the league for two incidents in Game 3. | Insight: Neal was a huge contributor in 2012, with 40 goals and 41 assists in 80 regular season games. He has scored five points on 21 shots in the first three playoff games. | | |
| 4/18/2012 11:35:00 AM |
Description: Penguins winger James Neal will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday against Philadelphia after being suspended by the league for two incidents in Game 3. | Insight: Neal was a huge contributor in 2012, with 40 goals and 41 assists in 80 regular season games. He has scored five points on 21 shots in the first three playoff games. | | |
| 4/11/2012 12:50:00 PM |
Description: James Neal is probable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday against Philadelphia. | Insight: Neal was a huge fantasy bargain as he posted career highs in goals (40), assists (41), points (81) shots (329) and penalty minutes (87). He's a big part of the Penguins offense after Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. | | |
| 4/7/2012 4:05:00 PM |
Description: James Neal is doubtful to play on Saturday against Philadelphia with both teams headed for a first round matchup beginning next week. | Insight: Neal has posted career highs in goals (40), assists (41), points (81) shots (329) and penalty minutes (87). You might want him in the lineup for one last shot at moving up in the standings, but the Penguins have nothing to play for in this game and won't gamble on losing him for the playoffs. | | |
| 11/16/2011 1:10:00 AM |
Description: James Neal scored a goal and added two assists in the Penguins' 6-3 win over Colorado on Tuesday.
TSN | Insight: Neal has been shooting the lights out at Mellon Arena this season, scoring at least one goal in each of the Penguins' eight home games this season. His production has not suffered at all without Sidney Crosby, as Neal has scored 12 goals in just 18 games this season. | | |
| 11/12/2011 2:35:00 AM |
Description: James Neal scored two power-play goals in the Penguins' 3-1 win over Dallas on Friday.
NHL.com | Insight: Neal was acquired by the Penguins from the Stars for Alex Goligoski last season. This season the trade has paid off for the Pens, as Neal already has 11 goals in just 16 games, good for second in the NHL behind Phil Kessel. | | |
| 4/20/2011 11:43:00 PM |
Description: James Neal scored the game-winning goal at 3:38 of the second overtime period in the Penguins' 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Neal's acquisition from the Dallas Stars earlier this season has not paid off for the Pens, as his goal was just his second in 24 games with the Penguins. Neal had also not scored in his previous 16 games, which didn't really make him a wise investment in playoff pools. His value next season should be considerably better, as one of Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin will be his center. | | |
