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  • Adds apple in loss
    Laferriere notched an assist, five shots on goal and eight hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Laferriere made an impact in his first playoff game -- he was tied for the team lead in hits and shots. The 22-year-old received a top-line assignment at even strength but saw just 11:29 of ice time. Laferriere had 23 points, 113 hits and 147 shots on net in 81 regular-season contests, so he should be able to provide some depth scoring in the postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:59 pm
     
  • Nabs helper in loss
    Doughty recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Doughty has six points over 10 contests since the start of April. The 34-year-old defenseman has plenty of playoff experience, and he's still capable of eating big minutes on the top pairing. Doughty averaged 25:48 of ice time per game this season, earning 15 goals, 35 assists, 142 blocked shots, 109 hits and a plus-15 rating in 82 appearances. He's still a workhorse, and he's reliable enough to be effective in all zones. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:57 pm
     
  • Pockets helper
    Byfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Byfield set up an Adrian Kempe tally in the second period. An unsteady end to the campaign saw Byfield pick up two points in the regular-season finale following a 19-game goal drought in which he earned six assists. The 21-year-old had 55 points over 80 contests overall, but it's possible he's feeling the wear and tear of a full-length NHL season, which could limit his effectiveness in the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:55 pm
     
  • Offers helper in loss
    Arvidsson notched an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Arvidsson helped out on a Mikey Anderson goal in the second period. With seven points over his last five contests, Arvidsson is carrying some momentum on offense into the postseason. He was limited to 18 regular-season games but still produced 15 points and 59 shots on net, making him a solid depth option for fantasy playoff competitions. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:53 pm
     
  • Buries goal in Game 1 loss
    Anderson scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Moore snapped a 12-game goal drought with his second-period tally. He had just one helper in that span, though it's his defensive abilities that help him stay on the top pairing. Anderson had 18 points, 129 hits and 129 blocked shots over 74 regular-season appearances, serving Drew Doughty's main defensive partner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:52 pm
     
  • Tickles twine in loss
    Moore scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and notched three hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Moore got the Kings within two goals late in the third period, but there wasn't enough time for a comeback. The 29-year-old winger has six goals and three assists over 10 outings in April. He produced a career-high 31 goals and 57 points in 82 regular-season contests while cementing himself as a fixture on the second line. Moore also sees time on both special teams, making him a strong two-way forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:49 pm
     
  • Nets goal in Game 1 loss
    Dubois scored a goal on three shots, added four PIM and dished out five hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Dubois' goal late in the third period was little more than window dressing in the high-scoring loss. The 25-year-old had five points over the last nine games of the regular season, finishing the campaign at 40 points in 82 appearances. He's still in a bottom-six role in the playoffs, and he'll likely stay there as long as both Anze Kopitar and Phillip Danault are healthy. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:47 pm
     
  • Goal, assist in loss
    Kempe scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and added four hits in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Kempe has earned back-to-back multi-point efforts. The 27-year-old continues to play on the Kings' top line, where he had a career-high 75 points in 77 contests during the regular season. Kempe should maintain that role, as well as a spot on both special-teams units, during the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:44 pm
     
  • Struggles in Game 1 loss
    Talbot allowed six goals on 44 shots in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1. The seventh goal was an empty-netter.

    Advice: Talbot has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six games, making him lucky to escape with three wins in that span. The 36-year-old could be in for a tough series if the Kings' defense can't figure out how to contain the Oilers' many talented forwards. Talbot has earned the chance to be the postseason starter, but David Rittich could get a look if Talbot struggles in Wednesday's Game 2. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:32 pm