It was a tale of two vastly different seasons for Evan Rodrigues in 2021-22.
The Penguins' early-season injuries necessitated a larger role for Rodrigues in which he spent quite a bit of time centering the second line. Roughly a quarter of the way through the season, Rodrigues was averaging more ice time than any forward on the Penguins not named Sidney Crosby or Jake Guentzel.
Rodrigues took the opportunity and ran with it. The utility guy that couldn't make a name for himself with the Sabres was suddenly flourishing in a somewhat significant role on a playoff team.