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  • Posts assist in win
    Janmark recorded an assist, two shots on goal, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Janmark has stepped up with three points during the Oilers' three-game winning streak. The 31-year-old forward is up to seven points, including a pair of shorthanded goals, as well as 21 shots on net, 21 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 24 playoff appearances in a bottom-six role. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:37 pm
     
  • Provides helper in win
    Ekholm notched an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Ekholm has earned three points over six contests in the Stanley Cup Finals. The 34-year-old defenseman is up to 10 points, 41 shots on net, 28 hits, 44 blocks and a plus-9 rating through 24 outings this postseason. He remains a stalwart on the first pairing, though his commitment to defense has led to limited offense. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:33 pm
     
  • Generates helper
    Nugent-Hopkins posted an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Nugent-Hopkins jarred a puck loose and fed Zach Hyman for a breakaway tally. A strong playmaker, Nugent-Hopkins had gone seven games without an assist prior to Friday. The 31-year-old is at 22 points (10 on the power play), 36 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-1 rating through 24 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:31 pm
     
  • Fills empty cage
    McLeod scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added 10 PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: McLeod has turned up his offense at the right time with three goals over the last four games. The 24-year-old forward is up to four tallies with no assists, 26 shots on net, 27 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 23 playoff contests. His recent offense will likely be enough to keep him in a bottom-six role for Monday's Game 7. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:28 pm
     
  • Deposits empty-netter
    Nurse scored an empty-net goal, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Nurse has two goals this postseason, and he's scored both of them over the last three games. The defenseman is up to six points, 42 shots on net, 48 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 24 playoff contests. He'll likely remain in a second-pairing role for Monday's Game 7. Rotowire.com Friday, 9:25 pm
     
  • Two points in win
    Foegele scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

    Advice: Foegele has stepped up big in this series -- he's racked up two goals and three assists during his four-game point streak. The winger had just three points over his first 17 playoff appearances this year. Foegele is likely to remain on the second line for Monday's Game 7 as the Oilers try to complete the reverse sweep. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:56 pm
     
  • Out for Game 6
    Kane (abdomen) will not play Friday against the Panthers, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

    Advice: Kane was considered a game-time call but will miss his fourth straight contest. The veteran winger has eight points in 20 games this postseason and was held scoreless with a minus-4 rating through two appearances against Florida prior to his injury. His status for a potential Game 7 on Monday is unclear at this time. Rotowire.com Friday, 4:49 pm
     
  • Questionable for Friday
    Kane (abdomen) skated at morning practice Thursday, but his status for Game 6 versus Florida on Friday is up in the air, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

    Advice: Kane, who has missed the last three games with the injury, skated on the fifth line at practice and never had an opportunity to play with the regulars. Kane has four goals, four assists and 47 PIM in 20 playoff games this season. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:35 am
     
  • Picks up assist
    Foegele logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Foegele has a goal and two helpers during his three-game point streak. He was shuffled up to the top line at even strength for this contest, though he was limited to 12:59 of ice time. Foegele has just six points to go with 31 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-6 rating over 20 playoff outings. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 9:12 pm