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  • Might play in second round
    Pesce (lower body) is no longer using a walking boot and might be able to return during Carolina's upcoming second-round series against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Wednesday.

    Advice: Pesce had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIM, 25 hits and 113 blocks in 70 regular-season outings. The 29-year-old is likely to serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy. Rotowire.com Today, 10:04 am
     
  • X-rays negative
    DeAngelo's (wrist) x-rays came back negative and the blueliner is expected to be available for Game 1 against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Wednesday.

    Advice: DeAngelo played in the last three games for the Canes while Brett Pesce (lower body) was unavailable. For now, DeAngelo should be in the lineup for Game 1, whenever it is announced, but will likely be relegated to the press box once Pesce, who is expected to return at some point versus New York, is cleared to play. Rotowire.com Today, 10:04 am
     
  • Not close to returning
    Peeke (finger) is a "couple weeks away" from returning, coach Jim Montgomery told Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe on Wednesday.

    Advice: Peeke had a goal, 10 points, 14 PIM, 88 hits and 78 blocks in 38 contests between Columbus and Boston during the regular season. His timetable rules him out for the remainder of the first round, but Peeke might be an option later in the playoffs if the Bruins advance. Boston holds a 3-2 series lead over Toronto heading into Game 6 on Thursday. Rotowire.com Today, 9:56 am
     
  • Available for Thursday
    Carlo (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 against Toronto on Thursday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.

    Advice: Carlo has a goal, a plus-2 rating, four PIM, nine hits and 11 blocks in five playoff contests this year. He missed the overtime period in Boston's 2-1 loss to Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday and wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice, but coach Jim Montgomery has nevertheless stated that the defenseman will be good to remain in the lineup versus the Leafs. Rotowire.com Today, 9:52 am
     
  • Earns two assists in win
    Skjei recorded two assists in a 6-3 victory over the Islanders in Game 5 on Tuesday.

    Advice: While Skjei remains goalless in his last 11 outings, the blueliner has tallied an impressive 10 helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. With injuries pilling up among the Canes' defensemen, the 30-year-old Skjei could see an uptick in both even strength and power-play minutes heading into the next round of the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 9:51 am
     
  • Bags two apples
    Pulock registered a pair of assists in Tuesday's 6-3 Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes.

    Advice: Pulock will end his 2023-24 campaign stuck in a 15-game goal drought dating back to March 28 versus the Panthers. Still, the blueliner chipped in seven helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. During the regular season, Pulock saw action in just 58 games this year and came just one point shy of reaching the 20-point threshold for the third consecutive season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:43 am
     
  • Questionable for Game 1
    DeAngelo (wrist) is questionable for the start of the second round, per Luke DeCock of The Raleigh News & Observer on Wednesday.

    Advice: DeAngelo was injured after absorbing a slash during Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Islanders. That Game 5 win clinched the series for Carolina, so DeAngelo and the rest of the Hurricanes have some time to rest before their quest for the Stanley Cup resumes. If DeAngelo is available, then he might serve on the second or third pairing, but if Brett Pesce (lower body) is healthy as well, then DeAngelo is more likely to be scratched. Rotowire.com Today, 8:55 am
     
  • Missing from practice
    Carlo was not on the ice for practice Wednesday after having missed overtime against Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Carlo still managed to log 21:39 of ice time in Game 5 while recording one shot, two blocks and two PIM. Even if Carlo does suit up against the Leafs on Thursday, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive production considering he has managed just one point in his last 21 outings. Rotowire.com Today, 8:42 am
     
  • Won't play Wednesday
    Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't available for Game 5 versus Vegas on Wednesday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

    Advice: Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season outings. His absence has resulted in Nils Lundkvist playing regularly. Rotowire.com Today, 8:03 am