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  • Recalled from minors
    Coghlan was recalled from AHL Springfield on Tuesday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

    Advice: Coghlan hasn't seen any NHL action this season, but he's produced offense at a high rate for a defenseman in the AHL. The 26-year-old has recorded 16 goals and 25 assists in 59 games in the minors. He could see his first NHL action of the season against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 9:21 am
  • Loaned to AHL Providence
    Forbort (undisclosed) was sent to AHL Providence on an LTI conditioning loan Tuesday.

    Advice: Forbort has been sent down to the AHL in hopes of establishing that he's fully healthy and ready to suit up for Boston in the playoffs. The 32-year-old has registered four assists and 22 shots on goal in 35 top-level contests this season. He might end up serving primarily on the third pairing if he is available for the NHL playoffs and could even end up spending some time as a healthy scratch. Rotowire.com Today, 8:29 am
  • Will be ready for Game 1
    Ekblad (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Toronto, but he'll be ready to rock for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Advice: Ekblad will return to his usual top-four role once postseason play gets underway. He's picked up just 18 points through 51 games in what's been a disappointing season from an offensive standpoint for the 28-year-old defender. Rotowire.com Today, 8:19 am
  • Won't play in finale
    Ekman-Larsson (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Ekman-Larsson is considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, so there's a chance he'll be ready for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series. He's picked up 32 points, 123 shots and 105 hits through 80 contests in a bottom-four role this season. Rotowire.com Today, 8:02 am
  • Assists in consecutive games
    Middleton logged an assist in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

    Advice: Middleton has a helper in each of the last two games following an eight-game point drought. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 24 points through 79 outings, by far the best season of his career. He's added 145 hits, 158 blocked shots, 84 shots on net and PIM, though his minus-16 rating is one negative mark on an otherwise solid campaign for a stay-at-home blueliner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:24 pm
  • Snags helper Monday
    Faber notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

    Advice: Faber is putting together a strong finish to the campaign with five helpers over his last six games, though he's also gone minus-3 in that span. The rookie defenseman is up to 46 points, 133 shots on net, 150 blocked shots and 64 hits through 81 outings overall. He was able to command a top-pairing role throughout the campaign as one of the best rookies in the league. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:21 pm
  • Manages assist Monday
    Kulak posted an assist and two hits in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

    Advice: Kulak has two helpers over his last six games. The 30-year-old defenseman doesn't tend to chip in much offense from a third-pairing role, which has occasionally led to him seeing limited minutes. He's produced 15 points, 88 shots on net, 83 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-3 rating over 80 appearances this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 pm
  • Distributes three helpers
    Nurse logged three assists, three shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

    Advice: Nurse crossed the 20-assist mark in Monday's blowout win. He has a goal and six helpers over his last six games, getting his offense on track late in the campaign. The blueliner is up to 32 points, 181 shots on net, 168 hits, 169 blocked shots, 79 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 80 appearances in a top-four role this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:33 pm
  • Scores in Monday's win
    Ceci scored a goal, levied three hits and went plus-4 in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

    Advice: Ceci led the Oilers with 21:26 of ice time in the lopsided contest. He has two goals and two helpers over his last five outings, though that's a bit more offense than he usually produces. The 30-year-old blueliner is at five goals, 25 points, 96 shots on net, 90 hits, 106 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 78 contests overall. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:30 pm