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  • Recalled with black aces
    Podkolzin was called up from AHL Abbotsford on Friday as part of a group of black aces with Arshdeep Bains, Linus Karlsson, Danila Klimovich, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Aatu Raty, Max Sasson, Nick Cicek, Matt Irwin, Cole McWard, defenseman Elias Pettersson, Christian Wolanin and Zach Sawchenko.

    Advice: Podkolzin had two assists in 19 regular-season contests with Vancouver in 2023-24. He also recorded 28 points in 44 regular-season AHL outings and an assist in three AHL playoff appearances this year. Abbotsford has been eliminated from playoff contention, which is what prompted this move. None of those promoted are likely to factor into the lineup unless Vancouver runs into injury problems. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
     
  • Extend scoring streak to 13 games
    Zibanejad registered a shorthanded assist in a 3-2 overtime victory over Carolina in Game 3 on Thursday.

    Advice: Zibanejad helped out Chris Kreider midway through the second period to even the score at 1-1. The 31-year-old Zibanejad is on a 13-game scoring streak dating back to the regular season in which he's provided five goals and 20 points -- that run includes three goals and 12 points across seven playoff outings this year. Zibanejad figures to continue to play a critical role on the Rangers' first line and top power-play unit. Rotowire.com Today, 1:04 pm
     
  • Supplies assist in Game 3
    Skjei collected an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Rangers in Game 3.

    Advice: Skjei has recorded a helper in consecutive contests, bringing him up to seven assists in eight playoff outings this year. This has been his most successful postseason run in terms of personal offensive production. His previous career high in playoff points came in 2017 when he recorded four goals and five points across 12 outings as a member of the Rangers. However, his offensive output hasn't been enough to push Carolina past his former team -- New York has a 3-0 series lead going into Game 4 on Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 12:59 pm
     
  • In goal Friday
    Silovs will be between the home pipes against Edmonton in Game 2 on Friday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

    Advice: Silovs was far from perfect in Game 1, giving up four goals on 18 shots (.788 save percentage) but still managed to pick up the victory. In his four postseason appearances, the young netminder is 3-1 with a 2.28 GAA, .908 save percentage and one shutout. If Thatcher Demko (knee) is cleared to play at some point in this series, he will likely supplant Silovs as the No. 1 option in the crease. Rotowire.com Today, 11:48 am
     
  • Picks up assist Thursday
    Aho recorded an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3 on Thursday.

    Advice: Aho helped on Andrei Svechnikov's game-tying marker late in the third period, but his efforts ultimately failed to prevent Carolina from falling behind 3-0 in the second round. Although the Hurricanes have come up short against the Rangers, Aho has excelled with six assists through three contests in the series. That gives him two goals and nine points across eight playoff outings this year after setting a career high of 89 points (36 goals) in 78 regular-season games. Rotowire.com Today, 11:22 am
     
  • On three-game scoring streak
    Orlov registered an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3 on Thursday.

    Advice: Orlov extended his point streak to three games, giving him a goal and two assists in that span. He's up to four points (two markers) in eight playoff outings this year after finishing the regular season with six goals and 26 points across 82 appearances. Orlov is serving primarily on the third pairing without and is seldom used on the power play, but he's getting plenty of work despite that unglamorous assignment -- Orlov has averaged 21:18 of ice time in the 2024 postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 11:17 am
     
  • Game-time call
    Bennett (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's Game 3 versus the Bruins.

    Advice: Bennett picked up two points through the first two games of Florida's first-round series versus Tampa Bay before missing the team's next five contests with an upper-body injury. If he's able to return Friday, look for Bennett to center the second line while seeing time with the first power-play unit against Boston. Rotowire.com Today, 9:50 am
     
  • Secures two-year deal
    Puustinen inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins on Friday.

    Advice: Puustinen saw action in 52 games for Pittsburgh this year in which he generated five goals and 15 assists. With a new deal in hand, the 24-year-old winger should be in contention for a middle-six role heading into the 2024-25 campaign. If he can play regular minutes at the NHL level, Puustinen should be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold next year. Rotowire.com Today, 8:28 am
     
  • Remains out Friday
    Heinen (undisclosed) continues to be day-to-day but won't be available for Game 3 versus Florida on Friday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Heinen will be sidelined for his fifth consecutive contest due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old winger was stuck in a seven-game goal drought during which he managed just one helper and a mere six shots. Once Heinen is given the all-clear, he should be in the mix to reclaim a spot on the third line, likely knocking Justin Brazeau from the lineup. Rotowire.com Today, 8:21 am