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  • Available against Knights
    Faksa (undisclosed) will be an option for Friday's Game 6 matchup with Vegas, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Even with Faksa cleared to play, he is far from a lock to take a spot in the lineup from Ty Dellandrea or Craig Smith. If the 30-year-old Faksa does suit up, it figures to be in a bottom-six role where he figures to offer mid-range fantasy value, at best, given his limited offensive upside. Rotowire.com Today, 11:45 am
     
  • Remains in doubt for Game 7
    Matthews (illness) skated Friday but is still questionable heading into Game 7 against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "There's been progress ... but no determination on his availability," per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

    Advice: Matthews' availability almost certainly won't be confirmed until closer to puck drop Saturday, so fantasy players will likely have to take a wait-and-see approach. Despite not having the world-class center in the lineup, Toronto has managed to win back-to-back games to force a Game 7. If cleared to play, Matthews figures to unseat Max Domi on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Rotowire.com Today, 10:39 am
     
  • Dealing with lower-body issue
    Henrique wasn't at practice Friday due to a lower-body injury, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

    Advice: Henrique is pointless in four straight games while recording a mere two shots to go with 20 hits. The Oilers are not expected to be back in action until Tuesday, so the veteran center will have plenty of time to recover. Still, it will be a situation for fantasy players to monitor heading into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 10:35 am
     
  • Breaks up shutout late
    Geekie scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.

    Advice: Geekie tallied in the final second of the game, but it only served to break up Joseph Woll's shutout. Through six playoff outings, Geekie has two goals, one assist, nine shots on net, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating. The 25-year-old continues to feature in a top-six role, though his offense hasn't matched that usage. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:00 pm
     
  • Bags two apples Wednesday
    Johnston earned a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday.

    Advice: Johnston has been fantastic in the postseason, racking up three goals and three assists, including two power-play points, in five contests. The 20-year-old center avoided the sophomore slump during the regular season, setting new personal bests in goals (32), assists (33) and shots (216). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:34 am
     
  • Garners two helpers Wednesday
    Nugent-Hopkins earned a pair of assists in a 4-3 victory over the Kings in Game 5 on Wednesday.

    Advice: Nugent-Hopkins has managed just two shots over his last four games, failing to find the back of the net along the way, but he's chipped in five helpers over that stretch. In fact, dating back to the regular season, the veteran center has scored only one goal in his previous 10 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:31 am
     
  • Sent to AHL
    Bourque was reassigned to AHL Texas on Thursday.

    Advice: Bourque had 26 goals and 77 points in 71 AHL regular-season contests in 2023-24. He also made his NHL debut April 6, recording two shots and a hit in 10:56 of ice time. Bourque figures to be a key player for Texas in its upcoming playoff series against Milwaukee. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:05 am
     
  • Dealing with knee injury
    Barron has a knee injury that forced him to miss the last six games of the season, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

    Advice: Barron suffered the injury versus the Kraken on Apr. 16. He had 11 goals and 18 points in 80 games this season as a bottom-six forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:13 am
     
  • Not expected back soon
    McMann (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.

    Advice: At this point, McMann should probably be considered out indefinitely with his return to action seemingly a long way off. The 27-year-old center has already been sidelined for the club's last seven contests due to his lower-body injury. If he does return in the postseason, McMann will likely slot into a bottom-six role. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:56 am
    Bobby McMannTOR - C,LW
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