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  • Two points in Thursday's win
    Barkov scored a goal, dished an assist, added two hits, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

    Advice: Barkov was questionable initially after suffering an upper-body injury in Game 2, but he was able to avoid missing time. That proved to be a great thing for the Panthers, as their star center helped out on Sam Reinhart's first-period tally and scored the game-winner himself in the second. Barkov is up to seven goals, 21 points, 50 shots on net, 43 hits and a plus-4 rating through 20 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:10 pm
     
  • Recovering from sports hernia
    Couturier said he's recovering from a "little sports hernia surgery, lower abs," Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Thursday.

    Advice: Couturier was limited to a goal and eight points over his final 33 contests in 2023-24 after supplying 10 goals and 30 points across his first 41 appearances. Although it's not clear how long he was dealing with a sports hernia, the injury might help explain his steep decline in offensive production in the second half of the campaign. The 31-year-old will look to rebound next season, but injuries have been a recurring problem -- he missed the entire 2022-23 campaign and was limited to 29 games in 2021-22. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:13 am
     
  • Good to go for Game 3
    Barkov (upper body) will play in Thursday's Game 3 versus the Oilers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Advice: Barkov exited and did not return to Monday's Game 2 win over Edmonton after taking a high hit from the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl in the third period, but luckily for the Panthers, it seems whatever injury prevented him from returning to that contest didn't end up being overly serious. The 28-year-old pivot, who's racked up six goals and 19 points through 19 games this postseason, will skate on the first line and top power-play unit Thursday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:06 am
     
  • Hits unconditional waivers
    Todd was placed on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of contract termination, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Todd generated 19 goals and 55 points in 69 regular-season contests for AHL San Jose during the 2023-24 campaign. The 28-year-old forward doesn't have any NHL experience yet. Per Max Miller of The Hockey News, Todd intends to sign in Russia for the 2024-25 season. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:29 pm
     
  • Making progress
    Barkov (upper body) is progressing ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday against Edmonton, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

    Advice: Barkov's availability for Thursday's contest is in question due to an injury he sustained during the third period of Monday's 4-1 victory over the Oilers. He will be assessed further Wednesday, but head coach Paul Maurice expressed optimism Tuesday that they will be in "good shape" if the 28-year-old forward continues to make positive progress. Barkov has registered six goals and 19 points in 19 outings this postseason. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 9:51 am
     
  • Grabs helper in Game 2
    Bennett registered an assist in a 4-1 Game 2 victory over the Oilers on Monday.

    Advice: Bennett extended his point streak to five games, having notched three goals, three assists and 15 shots over that stretch. In addition, the 27-year-old winger is adding plenty of physicality, dishing out 32 hits in those five outings. Despite averaging 2:07 of ice time with the man advantage, Bennett hasn't recorded a power-play point in his last six appearances. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 6:35 am
     
  • Records assist in loss
    McDavid registered his team-leading 27th assist of the postseason in Monday's 4-1 loss against Florida in Game 2.

    Advice: McDavid had the primary assist on Mattias Ekholm's first-period marker. McDavid added three shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 25:59 of ice time Monday. Florida has executed well when it comes to containing Edmonton's superstar and his supporting cast -- the Oilers have scored only once through two games. McDavid and the Oilers are also 0-for-7 on the power play in this series. The 27-year-old will attempt to help Edmonton avoid a three-game deficit when they host Florida for Game 3 on Thursday. McDavid leads the Oilers with 32 points (five goals) in 20 postseason contests. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 2:20 am
     
  • Notches two helpers in win
    Lundell registered a pair of primary assists in Monday's 4-1 win versus Edmonton in Game 2.

    Advice: Lundell had an even-strength assist on Niko Mikkola's second-period tally before adding the primary helper on Evan Rodrigues' power-play goal in the final frame. Lundell added one shot, one block, two hits and a plus-1 rating in 16:02 of ice time. The 22-year-old moved into fourth on the team in postseason scoring after his two-point effort Monday. The middle-six center has 14 points (three goals) and a plus-8 rating through 19 postseason appearances. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 2:15 am
     
  • Pots two goals in win
    Rodrigues scored twice in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Rodrigues extended his point streak to three games and goal streak to two contests thanks to Monday's performance. The 30-year-old added two shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating in 14:38 of ice time. Rodrigues has proven to be an important part of Florida's attack -- he's currently playing alongside Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett on the second line. Rodrigues also has three markers through the first two outings of the Stanley Cup Finals, while no other player has more than one. The Toronto native is up to six goals, five assists and a plus-2 rating in 19 playoff contests. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 2:12 am