Ilya Mikheyev
RW - Chicago Blackhawks
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Ilya Mikheyev was able to find the back of the net for the Blackhawks Thursday night, scoring two goals in a 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Fantasy Impact
Mikheyev has caught fire in the offensive zone, notching points in each of his last three games (four goals, one assist) for the Blackhawks. The winger has struggled to remain impactful as part of a Chicago lineup looking for more consistency as the season continues, picking up 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 31 games so far this season.
Ilya Mikheyev suffered a lower-body injury in a Sept. 25 exhibition game against the Calgary Flames. Head coach Bruce Boudreau said the ailment would keep the winger out "week to week."
Fantasy Impact
This is not welcomed news for a player coming off a career year last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mikheyev erupted for career highs in goals (21), points (32), and shots on goal (147) a season ago. Opening night still appears to be in play but we should know closer to the Canucks' regular-season opener on Oct. 12 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Ilya Mikheyev found the back of the net 5:25 into the second frame to help Toronto regain their lead at 2-1. Unfortunately for the Maple Leafs, Winnipeg would score three unanswered goals to claim a 4-2 victory.
Fantasy Impact
Mikheyev will finish the regular season with seven goals and 17 points in 54 contests.
Ilya Mikheyev buried a goal 4:44 into the third period to make it a 5-3 game in favor of Toronto. He also provided the secondary helper on Zach Hyman's eventual game-winning goal with 27 seconds remaining in regulation to put Toronto up 6-4. The Maple Leafs would win the contest 6-5 in regulation.
Fantasy Impact
Mikheyev has six goals and 14 points in 41 games of actions this year.
Ilya Mikheyev buried a goal 14:40 into the second period to tie the game at 1-1 against the Ottawa Senators Thursday. Toronto would get the win by a score of 3-2 in OT.
Fantasy Impact
Mikheyev has five goals and ten points in 33 games played.