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Lightning's Vladislav Namestnikov: Now playing with the big guns

Namestnikov was reunited with Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov on Saturday night and picked up a goal and assist in a 4-1 win.

Analysis:

The line was a dynamic force and Namestnikov was clearly the beneficiary. He could be on the wire after starting slowly or earning just a third-line gig out of camp. Now, a role alongside those two guns means a significant fantasy uptick.

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