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  • Skating Saturday
    Matthews (illness) skated at practice though his status remains unclear for Saturday's Game 7 against the Bruins, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

    Advice: It's the first time Matthews has practiced since he left Game 4 with an illness-- he'd then miss the next two games in the series. Getting Matthews back would obviously be a massive boost for the Leafs in Game 7, though it appears he'll remain a game-time decision for now. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Not playing Saturday
    McMann (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Game 7 in Boston on Saturday, according to Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.

    Advice: The good news is that McMann is getting closer as he participated in the morning skate Saturday. The 27-year-old winger will miss his ninth straight game, but he could return in time for the start of Round 2 -- should Toronto advance against Boston. McMann had 15 goals, nine assists and 117 hits in 56 regular-season games in 2023-24. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Summoned from AHL
    Lavoie, Lane Pederson, Adam Erne, Cam Dineen, Ben Gleason, Phil Kemp and Olivier Rodrigue were recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

    Advice: The Condors have been eliminated from the playoffs, so all seven will be depth players for the Oilers. Lavoie was without a point in seven NHL regular-season games in 2023-24. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Returned to AHL affiliate
    Parssinen was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.

    Advice: Parssinen was in the lineup Friday in Nashville's 1-0 loss to Vancouver in Game 6. The defeat eliminated the Predators from the postseason, so the 23-year-old forward will get to play in the AHL playoffs instead. In 44 regular-season games for the Predators in 2023-24, Parssinen had eight goals and four assists. Look for him to suit up as a middle-six forward for Nashville's next campaign. Rotowire.com Today, 8:07 am
     
  • Gets on scoresheet Friday
    Karlsson registered an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 6.

    Advice: After a 60-point regular season, Karlsson was silenced for the first five games of the first round. He broke the slump by setting up Mark Stone's empty-netter Friday, though that's hardly a sign of good things to come for Karlsson. The veteran center is stuck in a third-line role, and his defensive skills are strong enough to prevent him from getting more favorable matchups. Karlsson has added nine shots on net, six hits and a plus-3 rating through six playoff outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:56 pm
     
  • Snags assist Friday
    Pettersson logged an assist in Friday's 1-0 win over the Predators in Game 6.

    Advice: Pettersson failed to score a goal in the first round, and he's now gone nine contests without a tally. He showed some life with an assist in three of the last four games, but the Canucks will hope for a lot more from one of their top players entering a more difficult second-round matchup with the Oilers. In addition to the three assists, Pettersson had eight shots on net, nine hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over six appearances in the first round. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:41 pm
     
  • Scores in Friday's win
    Suter scored a goal on five shots in Friday's 1-0 win over the Predators in Game 6.

    Advice: Suter's goal with 1:39 left in the third period was the only goal in the contest. That was also the series-clinching tally, setting up the Canucks for a second-round matchup with the Oilers. Suter scored twice on 14 shots and added six hits over six first-round appearances while filling a middle-six role. The 27-year-old is well regarded as a defensive forward, and he may be deployed in that nature frequently in the next round against a high-powered offense. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:31 pm
     
  • Available against Knights
    Faksa (undisclosed) will be an option for Friday's Game 6 matchup with Vegas, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Even with Faksa cleared to play, he is far from a lock to take a spot in the lineup from Ty Dellandrea or Craig Smith. If the 30-year-old Faksa does suit up, he'll likely slide into a bottom-six role Friday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:45 am
     
  • Remains in doubt for Game 7
    Matthews (illness) skated Friday but is still questionable heading into Game 7 against the Bruins on Saturday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "There's been progress...but no determination on his availability," per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

    Advice: Matthews' availability almost certainly won't be confirmed until closer to puck drop Saturday, so fantasy players will likely have to take a wait-and-see approach. Despite not having the world-class center in the lineup, Toronto has managed to win back-to-back games to force a Game 7. If cleared to play, Matthews figures to unseat Max Domi on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 am