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  • Deals assist in loss
    Gustafsson posted an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

    Advice: Gustafsson snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on a Will Cuylle goal in the first period. Through eight playoff contests, Gustafsson has three assists, six shots on net, 16 hits, five blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He remains in a third-pairing role, so a large uptick in offense is unlikely to happen for the 32-year-old. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:38 pm
  • Puts up helper in win
    DeAngelo logged an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: DeAngelo has earned both of his helpers this postseason over the last three games. While he continues to see a bottom-four role due to the absence of Brett Pesce (lower body), DeAngelo isn't trusted to handle many minutes. In addition to two assists, he's managed 12 shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating over seven playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:50 pm
  • Generates assist
    Burns logged an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: Burns has three helpers over his last five contests. Through nine playoff outings, the veteran defenseman has produced four points, 22 shots on net, 15 blocks, six hits and a plus-5 rating. The 39-year-old remains on the top pairing and still sees a healthy amount of power-play time despite an increased role their for Brady Skjei. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:48 pm
  • Nets game-winner on power play
    Skjei scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: Ryan Lindgren took a tripping penalty late in the third period, and Skjei made the Rangers pay. The goal was Skjei's first of the playoffs, but he's been heavily involved with seven assists and 20 shots on net over nine postseason appearances. The defenseman also has a plus-6 rating, 15 hits and 11 blocked shots as he continues to thrive in a top-four role. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:28 pm
  • Primary helper in loss
    Lohrei registered an even-strength assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to Florida.

    Advice: Lohrei had the primary helper on a Jake DeBrusk goal in the third period that cut Florida's lead to two. The 23-year-old Lohrei also added one shot, one hit and one block in 20:13 of ice time. The young blueliner is making a name for himself this postseason -- Lohrei is up to one goal and three assists in eight games to go along with a plus-2 rating. Lohrei's next chance to help Boston's offensive production will come Sunday in Game 4. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:11 pm
  • Two more points in win
    Montour registered a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-2 road victory over the Bruins.

    Advice: Montour is on a heater right now -- he's racked up five points (two goals) over the last two games. He scored on the power play early in the third period to put the Panthers up by four. The 30-year-old added an assist on Sam Reinhart's empty-net tally to help seal the game. Overall this postseason, Montour has three goals and five assists in eight games. The pending unrestricted free agent will look to keep it rolling in Game 4 on Sunday. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:07 pm
  • On three-game scoring streak
    Orlov registered an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3 on Thursday.

    Advice: Orlov extended his point streak to three games, giving him a goal and two assists in that span, though his turnover in overtime ended up costing his team the game. He's up to four points (two markers) in eight playoff outings this year after finishing the regular season with six goals and 26 points across 82 appearances. Orlov is serving primarily on the third pairing and is seldom used on the power play, but he's getting plenty of work despite that unglamorous assignment -- Orlov has averaged 21:18 of ice time during the postseason. Rotowire.com Friday, 11:17 am
  • Cleared to play Friday
    Peeke (finger) will be available for Game 3 against the Panthers on Friday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Peeke figures to replace Parker Wotherspoon on the third pairing, though Derek Forbort could also be in danger of being relegated to the press box. Considering the 26-year-old Peeke has managed just one point in his last 15 outings, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect much from him on the offensive end. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:11 am
  • Registers assist Thursday
    Manson posted an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

    Advice: Manson set up a Joel Kiviranta tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Manson has been surprisingly reliable on offense this postseason, earning six points with 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over seven appearances. That level of production has kept him in a top-four role for the Avalanche, and his physicality adds another layer of intrigue in his game, making him viable in DFS. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:46 pm