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  • Chips in with helper
    Steel logged an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Steel snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper on Ty Dellandrea's go-ahead goal in the second period. The 26-year-old Steel continues to see steady usage on the fourth line. He was solid with 24 points, 86 shots on net, 58 hits and 29 PIM over 77 regular-season appearances while filling a variety of spots in the bottom six. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:38 pm
  • Assists in back-to-back games
    Seguin logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Seguin helped out on a Wyatt Johnston equalizer in the second period. This was Seguin's second helper in as many contests, and he's added 11 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating over four playoff games. The 32-year-old seems to be clicking well on the third line with Evgenii Dadonov and Joe Pavelski, though they'll likely only be relied on for depth scoring going forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:35 pm
  • Helps out on power play
    Duchene recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: The helper was Duchene's first point in four playoff outings. The center has added seven shots on net over the last two games, showing more promise flanked by Jamie Benn and Logan Stankoven following the Stars' lineup shuffle for Game 3. Duchene had 65 points, 172 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 80 regular-season appearances, so getting his offense going could help the Stars build on their momentum late in this first-round series versus Vegas. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:32 pm
  • Scores game-winner Monday
    Dellandrea scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Dellandrea's goal in the second period stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old has played in the last two games after being a healthy scratch for the previous seven contests. Dellandrea's playing time can be inconsistent in a bottom-six role, but he put up nine points, 53 shots on net and 63 hits over 42 regular-season outings. He should stick in the lineup at least until one of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) or Radek Faksa (undisclosed) can return to play. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:27 pm
  • Fills empty cage
    Hintz scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: The goal ended a six-game slump for Hintz, who continues to see top-line usage despite the lack of offense. He's added seven shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-1 rating through four playoff contests. Hintz had a down year in the regular season but still managed 30 goals, 65 points, 182 shots on net and a plus-26 rating over 80 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:21 pm
  • Nets power-play goal
    Johnston scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

    Advice: Johnston has three goals over the last two games to help the Stars bounce back from a 2-0 series deficit. His second-period tally Monday tied the game at 2-2. The 20-year-old has four points, 18 shots on net, four hits and a minus-1 rating through four playoff appearances. He's found instant success since a promotion to the top line, so he'll likely remain there for Wednesday's Game 5. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:18 pm
  • Contributes assist in Game 5 win
    Stenlund logged an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Stenlund set up Evan Rodrigues' third-period insurance tally. The helper was Stenlund's first point in five playoff outings and just his second point in his last 22 contests overall. The 27-year-old center had 15 points in 81 regular-season appearances, but just four of those points came after the All-Star break. He should continue to see bottom-six minutes, at least until Sam Bennett (upper body) is able to return. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:31 pm
  • Provides helper in Game 5
    Luostarinen notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Luostarinen's goal drought is now at 17 games, but he has nine assists in that span. Two of those helpers have come over the last two contests, accounting for all of his playoff production through five outings. The winger has added 17 hits, six shots on net, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating while filling a third-line role in the postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:29 pm
  • Grabs helper in win
    Lundell logged an assist, four hits and two PIM in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

    Advice: Lundell's assist streak is up to four games, which coincides with him taking over the second-line center position from Sam Bennett (upper body). With a few days before the second round, it's possible Bennett could be healthy enough to play the next time the Panthers have a game. Lundell would then likely move down the lineup, which would likely lead to fewer scoring chances for the pivot. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:24 pm