Justin Williams
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Justin Williams potted his fourth goal of the playoffs as the Hurricanes were routed by the Bruins 6-2 in Game Two. Boston now leads the series 2-0.
Fantasy Impact
Williams has had a fairly productive playoffs so far with seven points in 13 games played. The 20-year veteran will need to turn his team around quickly as the series shifts to Carolina for Game Three this Tuesday night.
Justin Williams scored the eventual game-winning goal against the New York Islanders in Carolina's 5-2 Game Three win Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Williams has been able to produce two goals and three assists in 10 playoff games played this season. He will look to help put the final nail on the coffin to the Islander's post-season hopes this Friday evening.
Justin Williams scored his 37th career post-season goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Fantasy Impact
Williams has three points in six post-season games played this year. "Mr. Game Seven" will have to step it up big time to get Carolina to the second round of the playoffs in a win or go home game against the Capitals Wednesday night.
Justin Williams dished out an assist on Sebastian Aho's goal to tie the game 2-2 with 3:11 remaining in the second period. Carolina would eventually lose to the Capitals 4-3 in OT.
Fantasy Impact
Williams has had plenty of playoff experience as many Carolina Hurricanes fans may remember from when he helped them claim their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history in 2006. "Mr. Game Seven" will have to lead this young corps by example if they are to turn this series around against the Caps.
Wiliams scored the game winning goal midway through the third to help the Canes defeat the Panthers, 4-3. His face paid the price for his first goal as the initial shot from Brett Pesce bounced off Williams right cheek and into the net. The win vaulted the Hurricanes into the 2nd wild-card position ahead of idle Columbus.
Fantasy Impact
After not registering a single point In Tuesday’s loss to the Rangers, Williams gandered 3 points on Thursday. Along with his two goals, he also added an assist. The veteran has been fairly consistent. Over the past five games he has tallied 8 points with three of those games being multiple point contests. On the season Williams has 41 points with 17 goals and 24 assists.
