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  • Breaks up shutout late
    Geekie scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.

    Advice: Geekie tallied in the final second of the game, but it only served to break up Joseph Woll's shutout. Through six playoff outings, Geekie has two goals, one assist, nine shots on net, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating. The 25-year-old continues to feature in a top-six role, though his offense hasn't matched that usage. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:00 pm
  • Scores both goals in win
    Nylander scored twice on five shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.

    Advice: Nylander opened the scoring late in the second period and scored again in the third, which proved to be a valuable insurance tally. The 28-year-old had been held off the scoresheet in his previous two outings after missing the first three games of the playoffs due to an undisclosed issue. He's added 13 shots on net, five hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating while seeing top-six usage during the postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:48 pm
  • Bags two apples Wednesday
    Johnston earned a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday.

    Advice: Johnston has been fantastic in the postseason, racking up three goals and three assists, including two power-play points, in five contests. The 20-year-old center avoided the sophomore slump during the regular season, setting new personal bests in goals (32), assists (33) and shots (216). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:34 am
  • Nets seventh goal of the playoffs
    Hyman scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 Game 5 win over the Kings.

    Advice: Hyman put the Oilers ahead 4-2 in the final minute of the second period, deflecting a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shot past David Rittich for the eventual game-winning goal in the 4-3 series-clinching victory. Hyman's seven goals are tied with Valeri Nichushkin for the league lead so far in the playoffs. Hyman's picked up where he left off in the regular season, during which he tallied a career-high 54 goals and 77 points in 80 games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:09 am
  • Scores in Game 5
    Kempe scored a goal on a team-high three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 Game 5 loss to Edmonton.

    Advice: Kempe cut the Kings' deficit to one goal 17:42 into the third period, deflecting a Matt Roy shot past Stuart Skinner, though Los Angeles would ultimately come up short as Edmonton took the series in five games. Still, it was a strong effort from Kempe, who tallied four goals and five points in the series. He posted a career-high 75 points (28 goals, 47 assists) in 77 regular-season contests. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:51 am
  • Snags two helpers in loss
    Barzal notched a pair of assists in a 6-3 Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

    Advice: Barzal put up decent numbers in the postseason, recording two goals and three assists in five games. Still, it wasn't enough to get the Isles past Carolina. During the regular season, the 26-year-old Barzal averaged a point per game, a scoring rate he hadn't achieved since the 2017-18 campaign when he was a rookie. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 9:47 am
  • Reassigned to minors
    Podkolzin was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

    Advice: Podkolzin figures to suit up with the minor-league club for its Calder Cup matchup with AHL Ontario on Wednesday before likely being recalled ahead of Vancouver's Game 6 clash with the Predators on Friday. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:20 am
  • Three points to finish off Isles
    Jarvis scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Tuesday in Game 5.

    Advice: The 22-year-old helped set up Carolina's first two tallies as the team grabbed a 2-0 lead inside the first four minutes of the first period. Jarvis then iced things late with an empty-netter. He piled up three goals and seven points in five games against the Isles, giving him plenty of momentum heading into the Hurricanes' second-round clash with the Rangers. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:02 am
  • Slides assist Tuesday
    Vilardi recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche in Game 5.

    Advice: Vilardi picked up four helpers, nine shots on net, four hits, six PIM and a minus-4 rating over five playoff contests. The 24-year-old had 36 points in just 47 regular-season outings, frequently featuring in a top-six role for the Jets. He is under contract for 2024-25 and should return to a similar assignment, which could put him in line for a breakout year before he reaches restricted free agency. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:01 pm