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  • Sidelined again Wednesday
    Hakanpaa (lower body) will remain on the shelf for Game 5 against the Avalanche on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Hakanpaa hasn't played since March 16 versus the Kings, a stretch of 24 games on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. At this point, until he shows up at practice, Hakanpaa should probably be considered out indefinitely. Even if cleared to play, the defenseman is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup anyway. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:43 am
     
  • Suspension served
    Soucy will be eligible to face Edmonton in Game 5 on Thursday after serving his one-game suspension.

    Advice: Soucy was forced to watch from the press box after getting handed a one-game suspension for cross-checking Oilers' Connor McDavid in the face in Game 3. Through nine postseason contests, the 29-year-old defenseman has generated four assists, 27 hits and nine blocks, though he has yet to register a shot on goal. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:13 am
     
  • Garners assist
    Zadorov logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.

    Advice: Zadorov continues to make a mark in this second-round series -- he has five points over four contests, in addition to a cross-checking penalty that earned him a fine at the end of Game 3. The defenseman is up to eight points, 19 shots on net, 35 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff appearances. The 29-year-old saw 22:01 of ice time Tuesday, his second-highest total in the postseason as he continues to earn more trust from head coach Rick Tocchet. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:48 pm
     
  • Gathers helper in loss
    Hughes recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.

    Advice: Hughes has four assists over his last three games, though this one was his first at even strength in that span. The defenseman is up to nine helpers, 14 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 10 playoff appearances. Hughes is still providing solid offense and steady defense from a top-pairing role, so the lack of goals shouldn't be a concern for fantasy managers or Canucks fans. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:42 pm
     
  • Contributes assist in win
    Ekholm recorded an assist, four shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

    Advice: Ekholm has three goals and two assists over four contests in the second round after being limited to one helper in the Oilers' 4-1 series win over the Kings in the first round. The defenseman set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' second-period tally Tuesday. Ekholm is up to six points, 20 shots on net, 12 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over nine playoff appearances in a top-pairing role. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:26 pm
     
  • Two-point effort Tuesday
    Bouchard scored a goal on four shots, added a power-play assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

    Advice: Bouchard's tally with 39 seconds left in the third period was the game-winning goal. The defenseman has scored in three straight contests in an extremely close second-round series. Bouchard has four goals, 11 helpers, seven power-play points, 34 shots on net, 16 blocks and a plus-8 rating over nine playoff appearances in a top-pairing role. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:10 pm
     
  • Traveling with team
    Toews (illness) will make the trip to Dallas ahead of Wednesday's must-win Game 5 versus the Stars, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Toews missed Monday's Game 4 due to an illness, but he's reportedly feeling better Tuesday, making it seem likely he'll return for Wednesday's must-win contest. The 30-year-old defender has collected one goal and six points through eight games this postseason. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 11:19 am
     
  • Racks up three more points
    Heiskanen scored a goal on three shots, dished two assists, went plus-2 and blocked four shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

    Advice: Heiskanen has three goals and four assists over four games versus the Avalanche, outshining rival blueliner Cale Makar in the series. Monday saw Heiskanen earn his third multi-point effort of the playoffs. The 24-year-old is up to four goals, 12 points, 29 shots on net, 24 blocks, 18 hits and a minus-4 rating over 11 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:06 am
     
  • Out Monday
    Toews (illness) will not be available for Game 4 against the Stars on Monday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Toews was available at morning skate but ended up being a late scratch for Monday's game. The 30-year-old blueliner has a goal and six points through eight postseason games after posting 50 points during the regular season. Caleb Jones is expected to dress Monday. Toews' status for Wednesday's Game 5 is currently unknown. Rotowire.com Monday, 6:31 pm