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  • Takes loss Monday
    Thompson stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

    Advice: Thompson has now lost back-to-back starts, though it's hardly his fault after putting in solid efforts. The 27-year-old has given up 10 goals on 127 shots through four playoff contests. Thompson's status as the starting goalie in the playoffs could come into question if he doesn't get back into the win column soon, but it's unclear if head coach Bruce Cassidy will stay the course or turn to Adin Hill for Game 5 on Wednesday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:52 pm
  • Evens series with Game 4 win
    Oettinger stopped 32 of 34 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Oettinger matched his performance from Game 3, though the Stars' offense wasn't nearly as active Monday as it was Saturday. The 25-year-old has helped the Western Conference's top seed erase a 2-0 series deficit with back-to-back wins in Vegas. Oettinger has given up 10 goals on 108 shots in the first round so far. He'll almost certainly be between the pipes again for Wednesday's pivotal Game 5 in Dallas. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:09 pm
  • Stuck with loss in Game 5
    Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 37 shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. The last two goals were empty-netters.

    Advice: Vasilevskiy couldn't hold back the relentless Panthers offense, taking his fourth loss in five playoff games. The 29-year-old gave up 16 goals on 156 shots, an .897 save percentage, during the postseason. Vasilevskiy remains entrenched as the Lightning's No. 1 goalie heading in 2024-25, though he'll be looking to rebound from the statistically worst season of his career -- he had a 30-20-2 record, a 2.90 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 52 regular-season outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:36 pm
  • Secures series win
    Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 32 shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Bobrovsky secured a 4-1 series win in the first round with Monday's strong showing. The 35-year-old has given up 14 goals over five playoffs contests, though six of them came in his lone loss in Game 4. The Panthers will have a little extra time ahead of the second round, where they'll face either the Bruins or the Maple Leafs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:57 pm
  • Dropped to AHL
    Fanti was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Fanti spent the 2023-24 season with ECHL Fort Wayne, registering a .915 save percentage in 17 games. He has not yet made his NHL debut. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:27 pm
  • Recalled Monday
    Miner was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Miner has split time between the AHL and ECHL levels the last three seasons. He has yet to make his NHL debut. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:21 pm
  • Assigned to minors
    Gibson was loaned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

    Advice: Gibson spent most of the 2023-24 regular season with ECHL South Carolina, posting a 22-14-6 record with a 2.56 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 42 appearances. He also went 2-0-0 in two AHL outings, surrendering four goals on 47 shots. Gibson will probably serve as a depth option during Hershey's AHL playoff run. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:46 pm
  • Gets starting nod for Tuesday
    Varlamov will be between the road pipes for Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

    Advice: As expected, Varlamov gets the nod after having put together a strong showing in Game 4. He stopped 42 of 44 shots on net in that must-win contest. At this point, the 36-year-old Varlamov figures to continue trying to stave off elimination for the Islanders for as long as he can. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:49 am
  • Steals Game 4 win
    Skinner recorded a 33-save shutout in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Kings in Game 4.

    Advice: The Oilers looked like the worse team for the first time in the series, but Skinner stepped up to deliver his first playoff shutout and his third win in four first-round games. The 25-year-old was able to make an Evan Bouchard power-play goal hold for the win Sunday. Skinner has given up 11 goals over four games versus the Kings, and he'll likely be in goal again for Wednesday's Game 5 in Edmonton. Rotowire.com Sunday, 11:31 pm