• Bags apple in loss
    Hughes posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.

    Advice: Hughes is up to five assists, eight shots on net and six blocked shots over five playoff contests. He set up Nikita Zadorov for the opening goal in the third period, though the Canucks couldn't hold that narrow lead. Hughes' play hasn't been as consistent in the playoffs when compared to the regular season, but he's still seeing a massive workload on the top pairing. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:30 pm
  • Pockets helper in win
    Ekblad notched a shorthanded assist, eight hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Ekblad set up the first of Aleksander Barkov's two goals in the game. Through five playoff contests, Ekblad has two helpers, six shots on net, 25 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The 28-year-old continues to handle a heavy workload on the Panthers' top pairing, though he's been seeing minimal power-play time. Rotowire.com Monday, 9:16 pm
  • Keeps dishing in Game 3 victory
    Hughes earned two power-play assists Friday in a 2-1 win over the Predators in Game 3.

    Advice: Hughes didn't post a shot on goal for the first time in the series, but the point-packing defender has four helpers through three contests against Nashville. Of course, you could say that his performance Friday was just another day at the office for Hughes after he led all NHL defensemen in assists (75) and points (92) during the regular season. Rotowire.com Saturday, 4:07 am