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  • Goal and assist in win
    Necas scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-1 over the Rangers in Game 5.

    Advice: Necas had a secondary helper on Jordan Martinook's third-period tally before scoring an empty-net goal in Monday's win. It's the first time since Game 1 of Carolina's first-round series against the Islanders that Necas registered two points in a game. The 25-year-old forward also had two shots on goal to go along with a plus-2 rating in 15:56 of ice time. Necas is up to three goals and five assists in 10 contests so far this postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 9:07 am
     
  • Adds helper Monday
    Stankoven logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

    Advice: Stankoven set up Miro Heiskanen's second-period tally, which gave the Stars a 3-0 lead. With three points over his last two games, Stankoven appears to be finding a rhythm in the playoffs. He's at five points, 22 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-4 rating through 11 postseason appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 12:18 am
     
  • Registers helper in win
    Seguin logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

    Advice: Seguin has three goals and an assist during his three-game point streak, surpassing his three helpers during the first round versus Vegas. The 32-year-old forward could be called on for a larger role if Roope Hintz (upper body) can't suit up in Wednesday's Game 5. Seguin has seven points, 35 shots, 17 hits and a plus-8 rating over 11 playoff appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 12:14 am
     
  • Adds insurance tally
    Dadonov scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

    Advice: Dadonov tallied midway through the third period to shut down the Avalanche's hopes of a comeback. The winger has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going four contests without a point. Dadonov has three goals, two assists, 12 shots on net and 13 hits over 11 playoff appearances while filling a bottom-six role. Rotowire.com Today, 12:10 am
     
  • Stellar in Game 4
    Johnston scored two goals on eight shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

    Advice: Johnston opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal on a rebound in the first period. He added a power-play marker in the second and set up Sam Steel's empty-netter in the third. Johnston had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games. That hasn't stopped him from looking like a standout for the Stars with seven goals, four assists, 39 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 11 playoff appearances. If Roope Hintz (upper body) misses time, Johnston could be a natural fit to take his spot on the top line. Rotowire.com Today, 12:04 am
     
  • Back in assistance program
    Nichushkin was placed in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday and will be suspended for six months.

    Advice: Nichushkin was in the program during the regular season, missing 22 games as a result. Now, he's in Stage 3 of the program and will need to apply for reinstatement after a six-month suspension. He scored 28 goals and 53 points through 54 games this season. Nichushkin also racked up nine goals and 10 points through eight playoff games. With him out, Zach Parise could see a bump in playing time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:04 pm
     
  • Cleared for contact
    Wheeler (leg) has shed his non-contract jersey ahead of Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

    Advice: Wheeler is practicing without the non-contact jersey for the first time, so it seems unlikely he will be available to play against Carolina on Monday immediately. Still, it's a positive sign for the veteran winger, who has been out of action since Feb. 15 versus the Canadiens. When Wheeler gets the all-clear, he figures to slot into a bottom-six role and could bump Jonny Brodsinski from the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:40 am
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  • Produces two helpers
    Miller logged two assists, two shots on goal and five hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

    Advice: Miller set up the first of Brock Boeser's two first-period tallies, and then found Elias Lindholm on a power-play goal in the second. The 31-year-old Miller has been hot to start the second round, racking up five points over three games. The center is at two goals, nine assists, 20 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-6 rating through nine playoff appearances while functioning in a first-line role. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:11 pm
     
  • Leads offense with three points
    Boeser scored twice on four shots, dished an assist, logged four hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

    Advice: Boeser set up Elias Lindholm's power-play tally in the first period, then scored the next two goals to put the Canucks in control by the intermission. The 27-year-old Boeser has five points through three games in the second round, and he's up to seven goals, four assists, 22 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through nine playoff outings. The Canucks' offense hasn't really fired on all cylinders yet, but Boeser has been reliable in the playoffs. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:02 pm