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  • Out Saturday
    Mikheyev (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday against Edmonton in Game 6, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

    Advice: Mikheyev also missed Thursday's 3-2 Game 5 victory over the Oilers. He has no points, a minus-4 rating, 11 shots, nine hits and three blocks in 10 playoff contests this year. Mikheyev's continued absence will likely result in Vasily Podkolzin remaining in the lineup for the second straight game. Rotowire.com Today, 12:23 pm
  • Adds power-play helper
    Drouin logged a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 double-overtime loss to the Stars in Game 6.

    Advice: Drouin had a helper in all three of his playoff appearances, including two on the power play. The 29-year-old missed the first eight contests of the postseason due to a lower-body injury, but that was his only extended absence of the campaign. Drouin had a career-high 56 points in 79 regular-season outings while playing on a one-year, $825,000 contract. It's safe to assume his next deal will be at a higher cap hit, though it's unclear if the Avalanche will have the space to bring him back in 2024-25. If not, he should have a significant audience in free agency. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:51 pm
  • Nets equalizer Friday
    Benn scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Friday's 2-1 double-overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 6.

    Advice: Benn had been held off the scoresheet in the last two games but snapped that brief slump with a third-period tally Friday, tying the game at 1-1. The captain has three goals, five assists, 27 shots on net, 39 hits and a plus-1 rating over 13 playoff appearances while filling a middle-six role. Benn hasn't gone more than two contests without a point since a four-game stretch from Feb. 10-17. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:29 pm
  • Logs helper Friday in Game 6 win
    Tkachuk registered an assist and three shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.

    Advice: Tkachuk's helper came on the game-winning goal early in the third period. In addition to showing up on the scoresheet, Tkachuk also had a plus-one rating in 19:36 of ice time. Over the six games in the series, the 26-year-old was a consistent contributor, tallying five points (one goal and four assists) and maintaining a physical presence with 20 hits. The Panthers will continue their playoff run when they face the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:30 pm
  • Unavailable Saturday
    Henrique (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Canucks, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

    Advice: Henrique has missed all but one game this series, but it does sound like he's nearing a return. However, Edmonton is facing elimination in Game 6 on Saturday. Henrique has two points with four shots on goals through six postseason contests. Should the Oilers force a Game 7, he'll have until Monday to get healthy enough to play. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:26 pm
  • Good to go Friday
    Marchand (upper body) is warming up and is expected to play Friday in Game 6 against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

    Advice: Marchand will get back in the lineup after missing Games 4 and 5 due to an injury he sustained during Game 3. He tallied two assists in the first three games of the series and has 10 this postseason. He'll slide back into his usual top-six role and see time with the No. 1 power-play unit. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:33 pm
  • Two primary assists in win
    Panarin provided two assists in Thursday's 5-3 win over Carolina in Game 6.

    Advice: Panarin helped cut Carolina's lead to one in the second period when he assisted on Vincent Trocheck's goal at even strength. Panarin would add a power-play assist on Chris Kreider's game-tying goal shortly after the midway point of the final frame. Panarin also had four shots on goal with a plus-1 rating in 20:39 of ice time. The 32-year-old forward is up to four goals and seven assists in 10 contests with a minus-2 rating this postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:19 am
  • Won't play Friday
    Trenin (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Game 6 versus Dallas on Friday. Coach Jared Bednar told reporters, "He won't be available tonight. He's on the shelf for tonight's game. Still classify him as day-to-day," per Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

    Advice: Trenin has produced just one point in 10 postseason contests, so his absence from the lineup is unlikely to have a significant impact on fantasy players. Without Trenin in the lineup, the Avs will likely turn to Chris Wagner to fill a fourth-line center role, though Fredrik Olofsson could also be in the mix. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:18 am
  • Phenomenal performance in win
    Kreider scored a natural hat trick in Thursday's 5-3 win over Carolina in Game 6.

    Advice: Kreider was stellar Thursday night, providing three consecutive goals in the final frame to help the Rangers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. New York's captain jammed home a loose puck at the side of the net to put the Rangers within one in the third period. He then deflected a shot from Artemi Panarin past Carolina's Frederik Andersen to tie the game for New York. Kreider completed the comeback by netting the game-winning goal on a beautiful pass from Ryan Lindgren behind the net. Kreider finished the series against Carolina with seven points (five goals) in six outings despite failing to find the scoresheet in his previous two contests. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:17 am