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  • Nets goal in Game 7 loss
    Nylander scored a goal on five shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 7.

    Advice: Nylander missed three games to begin the series due to a migraine issue, but he showed up late in the first round with three goals over the final two contests. The winger added 18 shots on net, six hits and five blocked shots. While another first-round exit is unfortunate for Toronto, Nylander's future with the team was confirmed when he signed an eight-year contract extension in January. The 28-year-old produced his second straight 40-goal season and finished with a career-high 98 points in 82 regular-season contests, so he should be a solid choice for fantasy managers in the early rounds of drafts in the fall. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:20 pm
  • Supplies assist Saturday
    Brazeau notched an assist, three shots on goal and seven hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.

    Advice: Brazeau picked up his first playoff point with a helper on Hampus Lindholm's third-period tally. The 26-year-old Brazeau has held down a bottom-six role over the last three contests, adding 16 hits and four shots on net. He could stay in the lineup once Danton Heinen (undisclosed) is available to play again. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:09 pm
  • Finishes off first-round series
    Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.

    Advice: Pastrnak dumped the puck back to Hampus Lindholm at the Bruins' blue line and then took off to the races. Lindholm's dump-in banked off the boards perfectly to Pastrnak, who deked around Ilya Samsonov and tucked in the series-clinching goal 1:54 into overtime. The 27-year-old Pastrnak was called out by head coach Jim Montgomery to step up after going without a point in Games 5 and 6. Pastrnak made good on that challenge in a pivotal moment. He has five points, 23 shots on net, 19 hits and eight PIM over seven contests this postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:03 pm
  • Fills empty cage
    Stone scored an empty-net goal in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 6.

    Advice: Stone has produced modest offense in the first round, earning three goals with 10 shots on net , 12 hits and a minus-2 rating over six appearances. He's exceeded 18 minutes of ice time in four of those games, so it's safe to assume he's not being bothered too much by the lacerated spleen that kept him out of the last 26 games of the regular season. Stone should continue to play on the second line and first power-play unit. Rotowire.com Friday, 10:53 pm
  • Earns helper in Game 6 win
    Boeser logged an assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Friday's 1-0 win over the Predators in Game 6.

    Advice: Boeser was productive in the first round, picking up four goals, two assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over six contests, highlighted by his hat trick in Game 4. The winger set up Pius Suter for the lone tally in Game 6 as well. Boeser will continue to be a key part of the Canucks' offense heading into a second-round matchup with the Oilers that could lead to high-scoring clashes. Rotowire.com Friday, 10:37 pm
  • Placed on unconditional waivers
    Pashin was put on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract Friday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

    Advice: Pashin inked a three-year, entry-level contract two years ago with the Hurricanes and played 47 AHL games in 2022-23 with Chicago, scoring four goals and adding six assists. He returned to the KHL this past season, finding the back of the net on 10 occasions while chipping in with nine assists in 60 appearances with Moscow Spartak. Look for Pashin to continue his career in the KHL next season. Rotowire.com Friday, 11:08 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 Thursday, 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 Thursday, 11:34 am
  • Nets seventh goal of the playoffs
    Hyman scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 Game 5 win over the Kings.

    Advice: Hyman put the Oilers ahead 4-2 in the final minute of the second period, deflecting a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shot past David Rittich for the eventual game-winning goal in the 4-3 series-clinching victory. Hyman's seven goals are tied with Valeri Nichushkin for the league lead so far in the playoffs. Hyman's picked up where he left off in the regular season, during which he tallied a career-high 54 goals and 77 points in 80 games. Rotowire.com Thursday, 8:09 am
    Zach HymanEDM - LW,RW
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