
Maxim Tsyplakov
26-Year-Old
2024 Stats
G
10
A
25
PP Pts
3
+/-
4
PIM
39
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tsyplakov's first NHL campaign came at age 26, and he performed fairly well as a power forward in the Islanders' middle six. He ended the year with 10 goals, 35 points, 116 shots on net, 140 hits, 39 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 77 appearances. Tsyplakov probably won't have a particularly high ceiling on offense, especially if he continues to be more of a pass-first player, but the Islanders' abysmal power-play work in 2024-25 likely limited his potential to an extent. His path to the NHL is not a particularly common one in general, but it's worked before, and Tsyplakov could be another success story if he can grow his game in 2025-26. With a middle-six role likely in place, he's worth a look as a depth option in fantasy formats that count hits. Read Past Outlooks

Signs two-year contract
Tsyplakov penned a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Islanders on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
ANALYSIS
Tsyplakov and the Islanders were slated to go to arbitration but avoid it with the deal. The 26-year-old had an up-and-down rookie season with New York, generating 10 goals and 25 assists across 77 regular-season contests. Tsyplakov is likely to see a middle-six role in 2025-26 and is expected to put up similar numbers as he did last season.
Tsyplakov and the Islanders were slated to go to arbitration but avoid it with the deal. The 26-year-old had an up-and-down rookie season with New York, generating 10 goals and 25 assists across 77 regular-season contests. Tsyplakov is likely to see a middle-six role in 2025-26 and is expected to put up similar numbers as he did last season.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:58
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:31
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2024–25
14:58
1:31
0:00
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tsyplakov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in May following a breakout season with Spartak Moscow of the KHL. The 25-year-old winger racked up 31 goals and 47 points in 65 regular-season contests before adding two goals and two assists in 11 playoff outings. Tsyplakov will get every opportunity to land a middle-six role with the Islanders out of training camp. He has plenty of sleeper value if he meshes well alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri, who were both productive players last season. Tsyplakov is worth monitoring during camp, and he could be worthy of a late-round selection in fantasy drafts.
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Strikes on power play in loss
Tsyplakov scored a power-play goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.
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Goal, assist in Nashville
Tsyplakov registered a goal on two shots, an assist, three blocks and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Predators.
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Records assist in win
Tsyplakov registered an assist and added five shots on net in Friday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
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Collects two apples Saturday
Tsyplakov generated a pair of even-strength assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames.
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Puts away goal in win
Tsyplakov scored a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.
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Could face suspension
Tsyplakov is slated to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety after his hit to the head of Ryan Poehling in the opening period Thursday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Tsyplakov did not receive a penalty for his misdeed. Poehling did not return after the hit, after playing only 2:02. Tsyplakov has seven goals and 12 assists in 44 games this season.
Tsyplakov did not receive a penalty for his misdeed. Poehling did not return after the hit, after playing only 2:02. Tsyplakov has seven goals and 12 assists in 44 games this season.