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  • Sets up opening goal
    Draisaitl registered an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 7.

    Advice: Draisaitl's goal drought is up to eight games, but he's picked up three helpers over the last three contests. The 28-year-old set up Warren Foegele for the Oilers' opening goal Friday. Draisaitl is at 31 points, 73 shots on net, 23 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 24 playoff outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:29 pm
     
  • Fills empty cage
    McLeod scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added 10 PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: McLeod has turned up his offense at the right time with three goals over the last four games. The 24-year-old forward is up to four tallies with no assists, 26 shots on net, 27 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 23 playoff contests. His recent offense will likely be enough to keep him in a bottom-six role for Monday's Game 7. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:28 pm
     
  • Deposits empty-netter
    Nurse scored an empty-net goal, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Nurse has two goals this postseason, and he's scored both of them over the last three games. The defenseman is up to six points, 42 shots on net, 48 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 24 playoff contests. He'll likely remain in a second-pairing role for Monday's Game 7. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:25 pm
     
  • Tallies in Game 6 win
    Henrique scored a goal, went plus-2, added two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Henrique has three points over his last four games -- he's helped the Oilers pull back from a 3-0 deficit in the series. The forward remains in a third-line role with minimal power-play time, but he's been effective as a two-way skater during the playoffs. For the postseason, he's picked up seven points, 12 shots on net and 50 hits over 16 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:02 pm
     
  • Sets record for era
    Hyman scored a goal and added three hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Hyman's goal was his 16th of the playoffs, giving him the record for the most goals in a single postseason in the salary-cap era. He's picked up four points over his last three games after going scoreless in the first three contests of the Stanley Cup Finals. He's at 22 points, 88 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-12 rating through 24 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:59 pm
     
  • Two points in win
    Foegele scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Foegele has stepped up big in this series -- he's racked up two goals and three assists during his four-game point streak. The winger had just three points over his first 17 playoff appearances this year. Foegele is likely to remain on the second line for Monday's Game 7 as the Oilers try to complete the reverse sweep. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:56 pm
     
  • Out for Game 6
    Kane (abdomen) will not play Friday against the Panthers, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

    Advice: Kane was considered a game-time call but will miss his fourth straight contest. The veteran winger has eight points in 20 games this postseason and was held scoreless with a minus-4 rating through two appearances against Florida prior to his injury. His status for a potential Game 7 on Monday is unclear at this time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:49 pm
     
  • Inks one-year deal
    Blumel signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Friday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Blumel had 31 goals and 62 points in 72 regular-season contests with AHL Texas in 2023-24. He also provided five goals and nine points in seven playoff games with the minor-league squad. He was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:33 pm
     
  • Agrees to one-year contract
    Smith signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Friday.

    Advice: Smith was acquired by Carolina from Pittsburgh on March 7 as part of the trade that sent Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Smith was set to become a restricted free agent in July after completing a one-year deal. He had nine goals and 43 points in 63 regular-season contests with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. Smith didn't make an appearance at the top level last season, but he does have eight goals and 47 points in 123 career NHL games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:50 pm