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  • Assist on game-winner
    Zibanejad had the primary assist on Vincent Trocheck's game-winning goal in overtime in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Carolina.

    Advice: Zibanejad threw a shot towards the net during the second overtime that popped out to Vincent Trocheck for the game-winner. His assist was complemented by six shots on net, two hits and a minus-2 rating. It was Zibanejad's fourth point of the series in two games. The first-line center is up to 11 points in the playoffs - just one behind superstar center Connor McDavid. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:44 pm
     
  • Chipping in offense
    Wennberg produced a secondary assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Carolina.

    Advice: Wennberg helped out on Alexis Lafreniere's goal in the first period. It was the first point of the playoffs for the 29-year-old, as Wennberg is relied upon for depth, not primary scoring. Wennberg has been a solid addition centering Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko on the Rangers' third line. The former Kraken player has allowed New York to have a more balanced attack. So far this postseason, Wennberg has one assist in six games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:28 pm
     
  • Game-winning goal
    Trocheck scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime win over Carolina.

    Advice: Trocheck was able to find a rebound in front of Frederik Andersen before he buried the puck five-hole to win the game for New York. Trocheck also registered a primary assist on Chris Kreider's third-period tally to go along with six shots on goal, one blocked shot and three hits. Furthermore, the 30-year-old skated the most of any player on either team in Tuesday's game with a whopping 35:21 of ice time. Trocheck is up to five goals and five assists in six appearances so far this postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:09 pm
     
  • Primary assist in loss
    Skjei notched an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to New York.

    Advice: Skjei assisted on Dmitry Orlov's late first-period tally to give Carolina a 2-1 lead heading into the second frame. As Orlov skated towards the front of the net from the corner, Skjei floated a shot from the point that was redirected past the Rangers' netminder. The former Ranger ultimately took a penalty in OT that New York ended up converting to win the game. Look for Skjei to rebound with a strong effort in game three on Thursday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:54 pm
     
  • Three assists in loss
    Aho registered a trio of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to the Rangers.

    Advice: Aho had a hand in all three of his team's goals to go along with seven shots on net, a plus-2 rating, three hits and 30:18 of ice time. That gives Aho five assists in two games this series, yet the Hurricanes head back to Carolina down two games to none against New York. Carolina will need Aho to be at his best once again come Thursday if they have any chance of avoiding a three-game deficit. Overall this postseason, the Finnish center has two goals and six assists in seven games to go along with a plus-3 rating. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:37 pm
     
  • Two goals in loss
    Guentzel potted two goals on five shots in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

    Advice: Guentzel was set up on both goals by Sebastian Aho, but it wasn't enough to lift Carolina over New York. Guentzel's two goals were complemented by a plus-2 rating and 26:39 of ice time. The 29-year-old has done his part since coming over in a trade from Pittsburgh - in 17 regular season games, Guentzel racked up 25 points. In the postseason, he has seven points in as many games. If Carolina can get back in this series, they will continue to need contributions from the star forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:13 pm
     
  • Back to back losses
    Andersen made 35 saves on 39 shots in Tuesday's game two loss to the Rangers.

    Advice: Andersen has allowed four goals in consecutive games for the first time all season. He was limited to just 16 regular season appearances due to injury, so it's possible that fatigue is catching up to the 34-year-old with six consecutive starts. Overall this postseason, Andersen is 4-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .899 save percentage through 7 outings. Andersen's next chance to rebound would be in game 3 on Thursday against New York. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:50 pm
     
  • Solid in Game 2 win
    Shesterkin turned aside 54 of 57 shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime win over Carolina in Game 2.

    Advice: Shesterkin extended his undefeated streak in the playoffs to six games, even with Carolina peppering him in this one. It's the second contest in a row Shesterkin has let in at least three goals, but the Rangers have given him enough offensive support to keep his streak going. Overall this postseason, Shesterkin is 6-0 with a 2.01 GAA and a .929 save percentage through six outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:20 pm
     
  • Healthy scratch Tuesday
    Although an initial report suggested Kuznetsov was unavailable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Rangers because of an undisclosed injury, he is actually a healthy scratch for the contest, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com

    Advice: Kuznetsov took a bad penalty in Game 1 on Sunday that led to a goal in what was ultimately a 4-3 loss to the Rangers, which is likely why he's out of the lineup Tuesday. The 31-year-old has two goals and four points in six playoff contests this year while averaging a modest 11:37 of ice time. Max Comtois drew into the lineup for Game 2 due to Kuznetsov being scratched. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:26 pm