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  • Gathers helper in loss
    Marchessault notched an assist, seven shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

    Advice: Marchessault helped out on a Jack Eichel tally in the second period. Through four playoff outings, Marchessault has two goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating. The reigning Conn Smythe winner continues to occupy a significant role in the Golden Knights' top six, and he's delivering with steady offense and energy. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:00 pm
     
  • Snags helper in loss
    Hagel recorded an assist, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Hagel posted three goals, two assists, eight shots on net and 13 hits over five playoff appearances. The winger solidified his status as a top-six winger for the Lightning in 2023-24, earning 26 goals, 75 points, 184 shots on net and 79 PIM over 82 regular-season appearances. He earned an eight-year contract extension last summer, which will begin in 2024-25, so Hagel should be a key piece for the Lightning's offense for years to come. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:48 pm
     
  • Adds assist in loss
    Kucherov posted an assist and two hits in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Kucherov stayed hot in the postseason with seven assists over five games, but he wasn't able to put a puck past Sergei Bobrovsky. The 30-year-old Kucherov had an excellent 2024-25 despite the early playoff exit, earning 44 goals and 100 assists in 81 regular-season appearances. He should continue to be one of the top right wings in the NHL heading into 2024-25. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:46 pm
     
  • Scores lone goal in Game 5 loss
    Hedman scored a goal on six shots, added four hits and blocked three shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Hedman put the Lightning on the board in the second period, but they couldn't build any momentum. The 33-year-old did his part in the Lightning's first-round exit, racking up seven points, 15 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over five contests. Hedman will be in the last season of his eight-year contract extension in 2024-25, but he should at least begin the campaign in his usual role as the Lightning's top blueliner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:40 pm
     
  • Stuck with loss in Game 5
    Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 37 shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. The last two goals were empty-netters.

    Advice: Vasilevskiy couldn't hold back the relentless Panthers offense, taking his fourth loss in five playoff games. The 29-year-old gave up 16 goals on 156 shots, an .897 save percentage, during the postseason. Vasilevskiy remains entrenched as the Lightning's No. 1 goalie heading in 2024-25, though he'll be looking to rebound from the statistically worst season of his career -- he had a 30-20-2 record, a 2.90 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 52 regular-season outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:36 pm
     
  • Tending twine Monday
    Vasilevskiy will get the starting nod for Monday's Game 5 road tilt with the Panthers, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

    Advice: Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's Game 4 win to avoid being swept. He's registered an .899 save percentage through four games this series. Dating back to the regular season, he's dropped six of his last eight games while posting an .891 save percentage. Vasilevskiy hasn't won two straight games since March 27 and 30. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:35 pm
     
  • Distributes three helpers in Game 4
    Miller logged three assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.

    Advice: Miller had a hand in all three of Brock Boeser's goals during regulation. With a goal, five assists, 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating over four playoff outings, Miller continues to provide well-rounded production. The 31-year-old should remain in a top-six role as the Canucks look to close out this first-round series in Tuesday's Game 5. Rotowire.com Sunday, 7:07 pm
     
  • Three-point effort in Game 4
    Point scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, during Game 4's 6-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

    Advice: The 28-year-old center had a hand in both of Steven Stamkos' tallies and fired home his own goal late in the first period to give Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead. Point has two goals and five points through the series' first four games, and the Bolts may need another strong performance from him in Game 5 on Monday to avoid elimination. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:43 am
     
  • Three helpers in Saturday's win
    Kucherov recorded three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Panthers in Game 4.

    Advice: Two of the helpers came in the third period as the Lightning put the game away. Kucherov is still looking for his first goal of the postseason, but he's found the scoresheet in all four contests so far while collecting six assists. He may need to come up big again in Game 5 on Monday if Tampa Bay is going to avoid elimination again. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:39 am