Brandon Montour

Brandon Montour recorded three points for the Panthers Saturday, scoring one goal and picking up two assists in a 9-2 win over the Lightning.

Fantasy Impact

Montour has struggled to make a consistent impact in the offensive zone, picking up points in just four of his last 12 games (two goals, four assists) for the Panthers. The defenseman remains a risky lineup option for fantasy managers desperate for blueline help, posting 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) while tallying 52 hits in 39 games so far this season.

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour recorded an assist on Tuesday's loss versus the Chicago Blackhawks.

Fantasy Impact

Montour also skated a massive 28:24 on the night, recorded two shots on goal, and notched a hit as well. He's going to see massive ice time -- both even strength and on the top power-play unit -- in the absence of Aaron Ekblad while he's recorded three points in as many games since returning from an upper-body injury.

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour will return to the lineup Friday versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Fantasy Impact

Montour missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but returns for Friday's rivalry tilt. With Aaron Ekblad placed on long-term injured reserve, Montour figures to play a massive role on the Panthers blueline as well as on the top power-play unit. Fantasy managers would be wise to consider scooping him up off the waiver wire.

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour scored a goal in Saturday's win over the Buffalo Sabres.

Fantasy Impact

Montour's third-period tally ended up being the game-winner with just over two minutes to go in regulation. Montour's first full season in Florida was a solid one as he tallied 11 goals and 37 points in 81 contests. He remains on the fantasy bubble but is a decent cross-category option in deeper leagues.

The goal came at 7:26 mark of the second period, giving the Panthers a 2-1 lead. It would be the only goal of the second period, and it came on a launch off the post with some distance. Marc-Andre Fleury had no chance, as he was screened and didn’t even see the puck. Aleksander Barkov (21) and Jonathan Huberdeau (52) lent helping hands.

Fantasy Impact

It was the defenseman’s fifth of the season, adding two blocks.