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Valtteri Filppula found the back of the net in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Islanders.

Filppula found the back of the net in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Islanders.

Analysis:

Filppula was held pointless in the first-round series against the Wings, but jumped off to a fast start in the semifinals after collecting his own rebound for the score. A third-line center, Filppula should be considered an X-factor in the series. He's proven to be streaky, but has the two-way acumen to make plays on both ends of the ice. In order to win the series, the Bolts will need secondary scorers like Filppula to be consistent. Until that happens, though, fantasy owners are advised to look in another direction.

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