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  • 112-95-23 5th Place
    • Struggles in Game 1 loss
      Talbot allowed six goals on 44 shots in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1. The seventh goal was an empty-netter.

      Advice: Talbot has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six games, making him lucky to escape with three wins in that span. The 36-year-old could be in for a tough series if the Kings' defense can't figure out how to contain the Oilers' many talented forwards. Talbot has earned the chance to be the postseason starter, but David Rittich could get a look if Talbot struggles in Wednesday's Game 2. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:32 pm
       
    • Puts up assist in loss
      Heiskanen recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.

      Advice: Heiskanen set up Mason Marchment's third-period tally. The 24-year-old Heiskanen took a step back on offense in 2023-24 with 54 points over 71 outings this season compared to 73 points in 79 games a year ago. He remains the Stars' top defenseman, and he'll likely see even more ice time in the playoffs after averaging 24:32 per game during the regular season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:54 pm
       
    • Converts on breakaway
      Benn scored a goal on seven shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.

      Advice: Benn got loose on a breakaway sprung by Wyatt Johnston's pass, and it resulted in the Stars' first goal of the game. The 34-year-old Benn had 21 goals, 39 helpers, 164 shots on net and 110 hits in another solid campaign despite seeing regular third-line usage. He'll continue in that role in the postseason, in addition to his time on the top power-play unit, where he earned 22 of his 60 points during the regular season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:44 pm
       
    • Earns win to even series
      Samsonov stopped 27 of 29 shots in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Bruins in Game 2.

      Advice: It was a much-needed rebound effort from Samsonov after the 27-year-old netminder allowed four goals in Saturday's Game 1 loss. Samsonov had an up-and-down regular season, ultimately finishing 23-7-8 despite an .890 save percentage and 3.13 GAA. He figures to be back between the pipes Wednesday when the Leafs return home for Game 3. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:15 pm
       
    • Starting Game 1 in Edmonton
      Talbot will guard the road goal Monday in Game 1 versus the Oilers, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

      Advice: Talbot posted a 27-20-6 record with three shutouts, a 2.50 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 54 appearances during the regular season. He stopped 40 of 45 shots en route to a mark of 0-1-1 against Edmonton in 2023-24. The Oilers ranked fourth in the league during the regular season with 3.56 goals per contest. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:40 am
       
    • Starting Game 2
      Samsonov is slated to guard the road goal during Monday's Game 2 versus the Bruins, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

      Advice: Samsonov struggled in Saturday's Game 1, surrendering four goals on only 23 shots en route to a 5-1 defeat. He'll try to shake off that poor performance and help the Maple Leafs even the series at one game apiece Monday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:04 am
       
    • Adds helper
      Boser recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

      Advice: Boeser was reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury late in the regular season, but it was minor enough to avoid costing him a playoff game. The winger had a career year with 40 goals, 73 points, 204 shots on net and a plus-23 rating over 81 appearances. Boeser will likely maintain a top-six role throughout the Canucks' postseason run. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:33 pm
       
    • Good to go
      Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will return to action in Game 1 against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

      Advice: Ekman-Larsson sat out Tuesday's regular-season finale after leaving Florida's 3-2 overtime win over Buffalo on April 13. He produced nine goals, 32 points, 123 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and 105 hits in 80 games during the 2023-24 campaign. Ekman-Larsson has chipped in eight points (two goals, six assists) in 25 career playoff outings. Rotowire.com Sunday, 7:26 am
       
    • Poor showing in Game 1
      Samsonov allowed four goals on 23 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

      Advice: Samsonov took his third straight loss, and he's allowed a total of 15 goals in that span. Prior to that, he won five outings in a row. Samsonov was effective with a 23-7-8 record this season, but his 3.13 GAA and .890 save percentage leave plenty to be desired. If head coach Sheldon Keefe mixes things up between the pipes, Joseph Woll appears to be next in line. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:23 pm