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  • Posts rare helper in loss
    Edmundson recorded an assist in Game 3 against the Bruins on Wednesday, albeit in a 4-2 home loss.

    Advice: Edmundson rushed toward the attacking zone after John Tavares sent a crisp pass his way from center ice, and it led to a Matthew Knies goal courtesy of a Mitch Marner helper. Still, since the Leafs are down 2-1 in the conference quarterfinals and averaging just two goals per contest, this team needs to pick up the pace offensively. Edmundson isn't expected to do much in that area as a third-pairing defenseman without a role on the power play. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Headlines Black Aces call-ups
    Brisson, Grigori Denisenko, Byron Froese, Kaedan Korczak, Dysin Mayo, Mason Morelli, Isaiah Saville, Christoffer Sedoff and Jesper Vikman were recalled from AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

    Advice: Brisson posted eight points in 15 NHL outings this season. While none of these call-ups should be expected to see much playing time during the Golden Knights' playoff run, Brisson likely has the best chance of drawing in should injuries pile up. Henderson failed to qualify for the AHL playoffs, giving Vegas a chance to bolster its reserves. Rotowire.com 33 minutes ago
     
  • In goal for Game 3
    DeSmith will start Game 3 on the road versus the Predators on Friday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

    Advice: DeSmith is now the Canucks' top goalie since Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. DeSmith struggled in Game 2 on Tuesday, allowing three goals on 15 shots in a 4-1 loss. The 32-year-old will likely need a bit more goal support from his team, as well as a better performance from himself between the pipes, in order for the Canucks to have a chance to regain a series lead. Rotowire.com Today, 4:59 pm
     
  • Not playing Wednesday
    Nylander (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play in Game 3 versus the Bruins on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

    Advice: Nylander has been a game-time call throughout the playoffs, but he'll miss his third straight contest to open the Maple Leafs' first-round series. The 27-year-old's next chance to play is Saturday's Game 4 -- he may benefit from having an extra day to try to shake off the injury. Rotowire.com Today, 3:34 pm
     
  • Recovers from shoulder injury
    Jones has been cleared from his sprained shoulder injury, the team announced Wednesday.

    Advice: Jones missed the final 11 contests of the season because of the injury. He finished 2023-24 with five goals, 15 points, 33 PIM and 125 hits in 52 outings. The 26-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, and Jones figures to maintain his bottom-six role with the Ducks in 2024-25 if the two sides are able to come to terms on a new contract. Rotowire.com Today, 12:53 pm
     
  • Heads to AHL
    Prosvetov was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

    Advice: Prosvetov had a 3.16 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 11 outings with the Avalanche during the regular season. He has also supplied a 2.33 GAA and a .921 save percentage across 21 minor-league contests in 2023-24. Rotowire.com Today, 12:40 pm
     
  • Dropped to the minors
    Wagner was sent down to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

    Advice: Wagner passed through waivers Tuesday in order to make him available for the Eagles' playoff matchup with AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday. Even though Wagner was a healthy scratch for the Avs' first two postseason contests, he will likely come back up to the NHL ahead of Game 3 versus Winnipeg on Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 12:39 pm
     
  • Sent down to the minors
    Hunt was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

    Advice: Hunt hasn't played in either of the Avs' first two playoff games. With the Eagles kicking off the Calder Cup playoffs against AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday, the blueliner will likely see plenty of time with the minor-league club. Don't be surprised to see Hunt recalled to the Avalanche ahead of Friday's Game 3 clash with Winnipeg, though he figures to remain an emergency depth option for the big club throughout the postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 12:25 pm
     
  • Set to start Wednesday
    Talbot is expected to start on the road against Edmonton in Game 2 on Wednesday, per Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk.

    Advice: Talbot will seek revenge after allowing six goals on 44 shots en route to a 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 1 on Monday. He had a 27-20-6 record, 2.50 GAA and .913 save percentage in 54 regular-season appearances. Edmonton, which ranked fourth offensively with 3.56 goals per contest during the regular season, will continue to be a challenging opponent for the veteran goaltender. Rotowire.com Today, 10:55 am