• Scores twice in loss
    Seguin scored two goals on six shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

    Advice: Seguin willed the Stars back into the game with a tally in the second period and the equalizer with 3:23 left in the third. The comeback went no further, as the Oilers got a Connor McDavid goal 32 seconds into the second overtime. Seguin has turned up his offense with five goals and two assists over his last six games. He's at 10 points, 45 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-8 rating through 14 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:22 pm
     
  • One of each Thursday
    Hyman scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and added three hits in Thursday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.

    Advice: Hyman assisted on a Leon Draisaitl goal early in the second period and then scored one of his own later in the frame. The 31-year-old Hyman has scored in three straight games since going three contests without a point. The winger is up to 12 goals, three helpers, 54 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-8 rating through 13 playoff outings. The Oilers' top players will be critical to their success in the Western Conference Finals against a balanced Stars roster, and Hyman is off to a strong start. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:02 pm
  • Minus-3 in loss
    Lafreniere was held off the scoresheet in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Florida in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

    Advice: Lafreniere has failed to find the scoresheet in three straight outings after registering 10 points over his first eight games of the postseason. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick had three shots on goal, four hits, two blocks and two PIM in 17:23 of ice time Wednesday. The 22-year-old winger has four goals and six assists with a minus-2 rating in 11 contests so far this postseason. Lafreniere and the Rangers will attempt to even up the series in Game 2 on Friday night. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:50 am
  • Scores opening goal of series
    Tkachuk registered a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

    Advice: Tkachuk's goal to open the scoring in Wednesday's win wound up being the game-winner. The 26-year-old's marker was his first since Game 1 of Florida's second-round series against Boston. In addition to recording two points against New York, Tkachuk had three hits, one shot and a plus-3 rating in 18:49 of ice time Wednesday. The multi-point effort marks the sixth time in 12 games this postseason that Tkachuk has notched at least two points. The star winger is leading the way for the Panthers during the playoffs with five goals and 11 assists in 12 contests so far. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:41 am