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  • Provides helper Sunday
    Joshua notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 4.

    Advice: Joshua started the playoffs with a three-point effort in Game 1, but his offense went cold until he helped out on Elias Lindholm's game-winning tally Sunday. In addition to his four points, Joshua has added 17 hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over four postseason appearances. He remains a physical presence on the Canucks' third line, though he's also proven capable of chipping in with depth scoring. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:14 pm
     
  • Puts up assist
    Barbashev notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Stars in Game 2.

    Advice: Barbashev helped out on Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying goal in the first period. Barbashev has earned a helper in each of the first two playoff contests while continuing his role on the top line. The 28-year-old isn't the most gifted natural scorer, but he's in a good situation and should provide depth offense with plenty of hits in the postseason. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 10:22 pm
     
  • Posts rare helper in loss
    Edmundson recorded an assist in Game 3 against the Bruins on Wednesday in a 4-2 home loss.

    Advice: Edmundson rushed toward the attacking zone after John Tavares sent a crisp pass his way from center ice, and it led to a Matthew Knies goal courtesy of a Mitch Marner helper. Still, since the Leafs are down 2-1 to Boston in the Conference Quarterfinals and are averaging just 2.00 goals per contest, this team needs to pick up the pace offensively. Edmundson isn't expected to do much in that area as a third-pairing defenseman without a role on the power play. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:14 pm
     
  • Tallies 14 goals in bottom-six role
    Toropchenko recorded 14 goals and seven assists across 82 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

    Advice: Toropchenko played almost exclusively in the bottom six, but he was briefly promoted to the top six when the Blues' playoff hopes were in desperation mode. The 6-foot-6 forward is known for his defensive presence and physicality -- he dished out 165 hits -- but the scoring touch adds to his versatility. The 24-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract next season. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 7:16 pm
     
  • Takes slight step back in 2023-24
    Buchnevich contributed 27 goals and 36 assists across 80 games during 2023-24.

    Advice: Buchnevich scored 26 goals and added 41 assists last season, but he managed that total across just 63 contests. However, Buchnevich had a 21.1 shooting percentage in 2023-24, so some regression was anticipated. By contrast, the 29-year-old succeeded on 13.0 percent of his shots this year, which is more in line with his career average of 14.6. The 29-year-old winger is heading into the final season of his contract carrying a $5.8 million cap hit. The Blues will try to sign him to an extension this summer, but if he doesn't put pen to paper, the Russian winger will be subjected to trade speculation. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 6:50 pm
     
  • Stacks up 26 goals
    Saad posted 26 goals and 16 assists across 82 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

    Advice: Saad's goal total was his most since collecting 31 during the 2015-16 season with the Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old handled a middle-six role with the Blues this year along with consistent power-play time, and he'll carry similar duties next season. Saad has two years left on his contract, which carries a manageable $4.5 million yearly cap hit. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 6:43 pm
     
  • Contributes helper Monday
    Barbashev notched an assist and seven hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Stars in Game 1.

    Advice: Barbashev was limited to one goal over the final seven games of the regular season. The 28-year-old winger continues to play on the top line, but as a more physical forward, his offense is likely to be streaky in that role. He had 45 points, 122 shots on net, 179 hits, 42 PIM and a plus-15 rating in 82 regular-season outings. Rotowire.com Monday, 10:33 pm
     
  • Good to go for Game 1
    Pietrangelo (illness) will play Monday in Game 1 against the Stars, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

    Advice: Pietrangelo underwent an appendectomy during his seven-game absence at the end of the regular season. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with four goals, 33 points, 141 shots on net and 160 blocked shots in 64 appearances. Pietrangelo is projected to play on the top pairing alongside Noah Hanifin in Monday's contest. Rotowire.com Apr 22, 10:59 am
     
  • Pops off for three points
    Joshua scored twice, dished an assist, went plus-3 and doled out six hits in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

    Advice: Joshua was the only player on either team to have multiple points in the series opener. The winger had six multi-point efforts during the regular season, which saw him rack up a career-best 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists), 84 shots on net, 245 hits and 60 PIM over 63 appearances. Joshua remains in a third-line role, but his hard-nosed playing style should be well-suited to the first-round matchup with Nashville and the playoffs as a whole. Rotowire.com Apr 21, 10:23 pm