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Anthony Cirelli

Tampa Bay Lightning
🏆 2× Stanley Cup Champion (2019, 2020)
C Shoots: L ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 193 lbs 🗓 1997-07-15 📍 Etobicoke, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
B
Verdict
Exceeding expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
65
5G · 9A · 18 GP
Form · last 10
Heating up
11 pts (1.10/g) · season 0.78/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Anthony Cirelli has 5 goals and 9 assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a 65-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as B — exceeding expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 4G and 7A (11 points), a 1.10 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.78.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

18 GP
5 Goals
9 Assists
14 Points
+3 +/-
4 PIM
1 PPG
2 PPP
28 SOG
17.9 S%
10 Hits
17:03 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-2027185914+341281017:03
2025-202671232952+384831255017:19
2024-202580273259+302831602518:41
2023-202479202545+2383129018:31
2022-202358111829+13331111016:34
2021-202276172643+15703146018:19
🏆2020-20215091322010175017:45
🏆2019-202068162844+28301113018:27
2018-201982192039+25340123014:51
2017-2018185611+116026013:14
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

111 GP 18 G 27 A 45 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
3 0 2 2 +5 2 0 2 0
2024-2025
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
5 1 0 1 -4 18 0 5 0
2023-2024
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
5 0 2 2 -6 0 0 5 0
2022-2023
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
6 3 3 6 +1 4 0 12 0
2021-2022
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
23 3 5 8 +1 8 0 44 0
2020-2021
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
23 5 7 12 +9 20 0 41 1
2019-2020
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
25 3 6 9 -5 2 0 38 1
2018-2019
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
4 1 1 2 -2 0 0 12 0
2017-2018
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
17 2 1 3 +1 4 0 19 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.7 P/60 Points per 60 min
1.0 G/60 Goals per 60 min
10.4 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
53 SAtt Shot attempts
53.1% FO% Faceoff win %
0.26 TK/GV 5 TK / 19 GV
9 BLK Blocked shots
2 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

85.7% 1° Pts % 12 primary pts
40.0% Clutch 2 GWG+OTG
43s Shift Avg 431 total shifts
0.12 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 2 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 18 games this season

Consistency Score
0.97
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2
Longest: 3 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 8 3 4 7 16 0.88
✈️ Away 10 2 5 7 12 0.70
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
18 games played 9 point games (50%) 3 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 @ BUF team logo BUF W 8-3 0 3 3 +2 1 0 1 15:11
2026-11-08 @ WPJ team logo WPJ L 3-4 0 1 1 +1 0 1 0 16:48
2026-11-08 @ MIN team logo MIN W 4-3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 13:41
2026-11-06 CHI team logo CHI W 4-1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 14:53
2026-11-04 DET team logo DET W 4-2 1 0 1 +2 5 0 0 18:39
2026-10-31 @ NSH team logo NSH L 4-5 0 0 0 -3 0 0 1 18:33
2026-10-29 WPJ team logo WPJ W 6-4 1 2 3 +1 1 1 0 18:58
2026-10-25 @ UTA team logo UTA L 4-5 0 0 0 -2 2 0 0 19:46
2026-10-24 @ COL team logo COL L 3-6 0 0 0 -2 1 1 1 17:19
2026-10-21 @ VGK team logo VGK W 6-2 2 0 2 +1 2 0 0 10:30
PUCKY COVERAGE

Anthony Cirelli in the news

  1. Recap · Anthony Cirelli's Hat Trick Powers Tampa Bay to 6-3 Victory Over PittsburghThe Tampa Bay Lightning's path to victory wasn't supposed to run through Anthony Cirelli's stick, but the center delivered a hat trick Thursday night in a 6-3 victory…
  2. Recap · Tampa Bay's Defensive Structure Proves Too Much for Vancouver's Transition GameThe Vancouver Canucks entered Friday night's game at Rogers Arena sitting last in the Pacific Division with a dismal record. They left with a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay…
  3. Recap · Nikita Kucherov's Hat Trick Proves Tampa Bay's Star Power Is BackNikita Kucherov collected three goals and two assists in Wednesday night's 6-2 victory over Seattle, but the most revealing statistic wasn't his five-point explosion at…
  4. Recap · The Lightning Just Reminded Toronto What Elite Hockey Looks LikeThe Toronto Maple Leafs entered Saturday night sitting in a playoff spot with a 27-26-11 record, clinging to respectability in a season that's been equal parts…
  5. Analysis · Kucherov Wants Out. Tampa's Problem Is in Goal.Nikita Kucherov has asked for a trade and Julien BriseBois says no. The numbers say Tampa's bigger problem this season is Andrei Vasilevskiy.
  6. Recap · Tampa Bay's Special Teams Mastery Turned a Road Game Into a StatementThe Tampa Bay Lightning walked into Rogers Place on Sunday night and delivered the kind of special teams clinic that should concern every Western Conference playoff…

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Anthony Cirelli — frequently asked

Is Anthony Cirelli still in the NHL?
Yes. Anthony Cirelli is on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster.
Is Anthony Cirelli having a good season?
Anthony Cirelli has 5G-9A-14P in 18 games (2026-2027), a 65-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. Over his last 10, he has 4G and 7A (11 pts).
How is Anthony Cirelli playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Anthony Cirelli has 4 goals and 7 assists (11 points, 1.10 per game) versus a season rate of 0.78. He is trending up.
How many goals does Anthony Cirelli have in 2026-2027?
Anthony Cirelli has 5 goals in 18 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many points does Anthony Cirelli have this season?
Anthony Cirelli has 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) in 18 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Anthony Cirelli on pace for?
Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Anthony Cirelli is on pace for 65 points over the full 84-game season (14 so far).
What is Anthony Cirelli's career high in points?
Anthony Cirelli's career high is 59 points — 27G and 32A in 80 games in 2024-2025.
What team is Anthony Cirelli on?
Anthony Cirelli currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.
Is Anthony Cirelli playing tonight?
The Tampa Bay Lightning play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Detroit Red Wings.
How old is Anthony Cirelli?
Anthony Cirelli is 29 years old. He was born on July 15, 1997.
Where is Anthony Cirelli from?
Anthony Cirelli is from Etobicoke, ON, Canada.
How much does Anthony Cirelli weigh?
Anthony Cirelli weighs 193 lb (88 kg).
What position does Anthony Cirelli play?
Anthony Cirelli plays center for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What number does Anthony Cirelli wear?
Anthony Cirelli is number 71 for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Does Anthony Cirelli shoot left or right?
Anthony Cirelli shoots left-handed.
Has Anthony Cirelli won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Anthony Cirelli has won the Stanley Cup 2 times.
How many career points does Anthony Cirelli have?
Anthony Cirelli has 358 career NHL points in 600 regular-season games.