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  • Pockets helper in loss
    Broberg notched an assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

    Advice: Broberg was brought up from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday to give the Oilers an option to rest defensemen. Cody Ceci and Darnell Nurse were rested Wednesday, and Broberg stepped into the lineup, setting up a Warren Foegele tally in the third period. This was Broberg's first point over 11 NHL appearances this season, and he's added five shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. He could be in the lineup again Thursday versus the Avalanche if the Oilers opt to cycle other players out of the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:29 pm
     
  • Adds helper Wednesday
    Ekholm logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

    Advice: Ekholm snapped a three-game dry spell by setting up a Sam Carrick tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Ekholm played in his 100th game as an Oiler on Wednesday -- he has 59 points and a plus-72 rating with the team. This season, he's at 45 points, 177 shots on net, 136 hits, 93 blocked shots and a plus-44 rating through 79 appearances. It is unclear if he'll play or receive rest Thursday versus the Avalanche. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:27 pm
     
  • Slings helper in loss
    Bouchard posted an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

    Advice: Bouchard is up to two goals and four assists through nine outings in April. The 24-year-old defenseman has actually slowed down a bit compared to his season pace, which has seen him rack up 82 points (35 on the power play) with 220 shots on net, 105 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-34 rating through 81 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:24 pm
     
  • Ends season cold
    Moser closed 2023-24 on a 14-game point drought, going minus-9 over that span.

    Advice: Moser had generally put together a solid campaign before stumbling late. The 24-year-old defenseman finished with 26 points, 78 shots on net, 100 hits, 112 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 81 appearances. Moser will be a restricted free agent this summer. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:17 pm
     
  • Puts up assist
    Kolyachonok notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

    Advice: Kolyachonok posted four points over the final four games of the campaign after a call-up from AHL Tucson. The 22-year-old defenseman will likely head back to the Roadrunners to bolster their defense for the Calder Cup playoffs. Kolyachonok is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, though he should have a chance at a full-time NHL gig in 2024-25. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:15 pm
     
  • Chips in with helper
    Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

    Advice: Kesselring finished the campaign with an assist in three straight contests. The 24-year-old defenseman held his own pretty well with 21 points, 76 shots on net, 66 PIM, 106 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances this season. He's a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:13 pm
     
  • Contributes assist in win
    Valimaki supplied an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

    Advice: Valimaki picked up three helpers over the last nine games of the campaign. The 25-year-old defenseman's play took a step back this year with 17 points through 68 appearances. He shored up his defense a bit with a plus-12 rating and 90 blocked shots. Valimaki is set for restricted free agency this summer. The team has no NHL-level defensemen under contract for 2024-25, but it has five RFAs to negotiate with. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:11 pm
     
  • Deposits empty-netter
    Durzi scored an empty-net goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

    Advice: Durzi scored what is likely to be the final tally in the Coyotes' history when he put the game away with his empty-netter at 15:45 of the third period. The 25-year-old defenseman finished the season with a goal and four assists over the last six contests. He had nine goals, matching his career-best total from last season, as well as a career-high 41 points, 142 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and 63 PIM over 76 outings. Durzi is poised to handle a top-four role and power-play duties in 2024-25. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:55 pm
     
  • Snags helper Wednesday
    Lindell notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.

    Advice: Lindell helped out on a Mason Marchment tally in the third period. With three assists over his last eight games, Lindell remains a source of some supporting offense as well as steady defense. The 29-year-old blueliner put up 26 points -- his most in five years -- while adding 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots, 74 hits and a plus-17 rating in 82 regular-season outings this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:23 pm