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Lightning Defenseman Is Showing Big Signs Of Breaking Out

Is this Lightning defenseman set for a breakout year?

By Michael DeRosa · The Hockey News

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 5:35 PM

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Michael DeRosa highlights Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous as showing signs of a breakout 2026-27 season.
D'Astous recorded 11 points, including three goals and eight assists, through his first 16 games this season.
The defenseman tallied five points in his last five games, highlighted by a three-point night against Minnesota.

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous is off to a strong start in the 2026-27 season and showing signs of a potential breakout year, according to Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News. Through his first 16 games of the campaign, the 28-year-old blueliner has tallied three goals, eight assists, and 11 points while providing reliable offense from the point.

D'Astous has sustained his momentum with five points over his last five games, including a three-point performance against the Minnesota Wild on November 7. His early production builds on a 2025-26 campaign where he recorded 29 points and 112 penalty minutes across 70 games.

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