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  • Distributes two helpers
    MacKinnon notched two assists and added three shots on net in Sunday's 5-1 win over Winnipeg.

    Advice: MacKinnon provided two power-play assists in the second period to help give the Avalanche a 4-1 lead going into the third period. He added one hit, three shots on net, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 20:56 of ice time. Including the regular season, MacKinnon is on a six-game point streak, scoring two goals and adding eight assists over that span. Colorado will be on the the road this Tuesday when they face the Jets in game five. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Scores hat trick
    Nichushkin scored three times on five shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

    Advice: Nichushkin deposited two power-play goals in the second period to give the Avalanche a 4-1 lead going into the third period. He added an empty-net goal late in the third frame for the hatrick and his sixth goal of the playoffs. The 29-year-old winger added two hits, three blocked shots, five shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 22:28 of ice time. Including the regular season, Nichushkin is on a six-game point streak, scoring eight goals and one assist over that span. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Third straight win
    Georgiev allowed one goal on 27 shots in Sunday's 5-1 home win over the Jets.

    Advice: Georgiev allowed a first period goal on the fifth shot of the game but then kicked aside the next 22 shots to keep the Jets off the scoreboard. After a poor performance in game one, Georgiev has only allowed five goals on 77 shots for a .935 save percentage in the last three games. The Avalanche will look to move on to round two when they visit Winnipeg on Tuesday. Rotowire.com 41 minutes ago
     
  • Joins big club
    Broberg was promoted from AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

    Advice: Broberg will likely serve as a depth option for the Oilers after AHL Bakersfield was knocked out of the postseason. He had two assists in 12 NHL games this season. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled Sunday
    Campbell was promoted from AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

    Advice: AHL Bakersfield was knocked out of the Calder Cup playoffs so Campbell will likely be serving as the third goalie for the Oilers. He went 1-4-0 with an .873 save percentage at the NHL level this season and hasn't appeared in a game at the top level since Nov. 4. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
     
  • Three consecutive losses
    Hellebuyck gave up four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

    Advice: Hellebuyck allowed all four goals in the first two periods, including two on the power play. He has now allowed 19 goals on 131 shots and has not topped a .900 save percentage in any game in the first round. In order for the Jets to make a comeback in the series, they need Hellebuyck to get back to his Vezina-calibre ways for the remaining games. Winnipeg will host Colorado on Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 4:44 pm
     
  • Good to go Sunday
    Jensen (upper body) is in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

    Advice: As expected, Jensen will return from a five-game absence and make his first appearance of the postseason. He tallied 14 points while averaging 19:38 of ice time in 78 games during the regular season. Jensen will skate in a top-four role Sunday as the Capitals look to avoid a first-round sweep. Rotowire.com Today, 4:38 pm
     
  • Tending twine Sunday
    Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Game 4 in Washington on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

    Advice: Shesterkin has led the Rangers to a dominant 3-0 series lead as they look for a sweep Sunday. He's stopped 70 of 75 shots, including a 28-save win in Game 3. Shesterkin is 7-2-0 with a terrific 2.00 GAA and .921 save percentage in nine games this month. Rotowire.com Today, 4:36 pm
     
  • Dealing with minor injury
    Kiviranta missed Sunday's Game 4 win over Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

    Advice: Kiviranta should be considered questionable for Game 5 on Tuesday. He has one assist while averaging 10:14 of ice time through three appearances this series. Rotowire.com Today, 3:04 pm