For most of the season due to injuries, Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has been forced into heavy minutes and usage so the Raptors could keep afloat in the Eastern Conference. Now with everyone back, the All-Star candidate is continuing to be a high-impact player despite having the ball in his hands less.
Nikita Kucherov had a pair of assists in his return from a lengthy injury during Tampa Bay's three-goal third period in the Lightning's 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.
VanVleet and Siakam have put the Raptors on their backs over the past few weeks.