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  • Stays warm with helper
    McNabb recorded an assist and four hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

    Advice: McNabb has two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, 11 hits and 14 blocked shots over four playoff outings. His strong production at both ends of the ice has earned him a steady top-four role, and it's help to make up for relatively quiet starts to the playoffs for Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore. McNabb can't be expected to maintain this level of offense in the long run, but he's worth a look in DFS while he's got a hot stick. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:06 pm
     
  • Helpers in consecutive games
    Suter picked up an assist and two PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Suter has a helper in each of the last two games after enduring a 12-game slump. The 39-year-old blueliner set up Evgenii Dadonov's first-period marker from a tight angle. Suter will likely continue to see limited ice time in a third-pairing role, though he'll often rotate with different blueliners since Nils Lundkvist is receiving few shifts in close games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:43 pm
     
  • Scores lone goal in Game 5 loss
    Hedman scored a goal on six shots, added four hits and blocked three shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Hedman put the Lightning on the board in the second period, but they couldn't build any momentum. The 33-year-old did his part in the Lightning's first-round exit, racking up seven points, 15 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over five contests. Hedman will be in the last season of his eight-year contract extension in 2024-25, but he should at least begin the campaign in his usual role as the Lightning's top blueliner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:40 pm
     
  • Produces assist
    Forsling notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Forsling recorded four helpers over five games in the first round. The defenseman also has nine shots on net, nine hits, 11 blocks and plus-5 rating in the postseason. Forsling continues to be a key defenseman for the Panthers and should see top-four minutes throughout the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:18 pm
     
  • Pockets helper in win
    Ekblad notched a shorthanded assist, eight hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Ekblad set up the first of Aleksander Barkov's two goals in the game. Through five playoff contests, Ekblad has two helpers, six shots on net, 25 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The 28-year-old continues to handle a heavy workload on the Panthers' top pairing, though he sees minimal power-play time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:16 pm
     
  • One of each Monday
    Mikkola scored an empty-net goal, added an assist, logged five hits and blocked three shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Mikkola helped out on Carter Verhaeghe's opening goal in the second period and scored the final goal of the game in the third. This was Mikkola's first multi-point effort since Dec. 6. He's maintained steady ice time in a top-four role this season, though he's rarely a big contributor on offense. The 28-year-old blueliner had three goals, 17 points, 93 shots on net, 199 hits, 124 blocked shots and 69 PIM over 86 regular-season outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:04 pm
     
  • Joins big club
    Middleton was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Middleton hasn't dressed in an NHL game since the 2020-21 campaign. He tallied six goals and 15 points in 71 AHL games this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:19 pm
     
  • Recalled Monday
    Malinski was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Malinski scored 10 points in 23 games with the Avalanche this season but hasn't made an NHL appearance since Feb. 6. He'll provide the team with some extra depth this postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:18 pm
     
  • Back with big club
    Hunt was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Hunt dressed in 47 games with the Avalanche during the 2022-23 campaign but did not make an NHL appearance this season. He tallied 16 goals and 49 points in 70 AHL games before adding another three points in three games during AHL Colorado's brief playoff run. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:16 pm