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  • Offers helper Saturday
    Kakko logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

    Advice: Kakko set up a Will Cuylle tally in the first period. Through eight playoff outings, Kakko has two points, 12 shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating. The winger had just 19 points over 61 regular-season games, and his lack of steady offense is a large reason why he's been limited to a bottom-six role in the postseason. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:43 pm
  • Banks in goal
    Lafreniere scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

    Advice: Lafreniere has scored in three straight contests, and he's earned four goals and three assists during a five-game point streak. His tally Saturday tied the game at 3-3 early in the third period with a backhand shot that banked in off Frederik Andersen. Lafreniere is up to 10 points, 22 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating through eight playoff outings. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:25 pm
  • Slings helper in win
    Svechnikov registered a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: Svechnikov is heating up with four points over his last three contests. He helped out on Brady Skjei's game-winning goal late in the third period Saturday. Svechnikov is up to nine points (two on the power play), 27 shots on net, 23 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating over nine playoff appearances. His best chance to contribute offense will be if he continues to play alongside Sebastian Aho and Jake Guentzel on the first line. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:45 pm
  • Dishes pair of helpers
    Teravainen recorded two assists and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: Teravainen set up a Stefan Noesen goal in the first period as well as Brady Skjei's power-play game-winner in the third. The 29-year-old Teravainen had been held off the scoresheet in the first three contests of the second round. The winger is up to six points, 13 shots on net, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through nine playoff outings. He's been limited to middle-six minutes at even strength, but Teravainen is on the first power-play unit and has accumulated three points with the man advantage in the postseason. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:34 pm
  • Tallies in Saturday's win
    Noesen scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rangers in Game 4.

    Advice: The goal was Noesen's fourth of the postseason, though it was his first in four appearances in the second round. The 31-year-old has seen his ice time plummet during the playoffs, especially while serving in a fourth-line role against the Rangers. He's added 21 PIM, 12 hits and nine shots on net through nine playoff contests, but his limited ice time makes him a risky option for most DFS formats. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:32 pm
  • Adds helper in win
    Hyman logged an assist, four shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Hyman helped out on Connor McDavid's equalizer in the third period. The 31-year-old Hyman has been held off the scoresheet just once in seven playoff outings, earning nine goals, two assists, 28 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-5 rating. He was overshadowed a bit with McDavid and Leon Draisaitl joining forces on the top line, but Hyman has had no trouble carving out offense regardless of who is on McDavid's opposite wing this season. Rotowire.com Friday, 11:21 pm
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  • Recalled with Black Aces
    Podkolzin was called up from AHL Abbotsford on Friday as part of a group of Black Aces that includes Arshdeep Bains, Linus Karlsson, Danila Klimovich, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Aatu Raty, Max Sasson, Nick Cicek, Matt Irwin, Cole McWard, Christian Wolanin, Zach Sawchenko and defenseman Elias Pettersson.

    Advice: Podkolzin had two assists in 19 contests with the Canucks during the regular season. He also recorded 28 points in 44 regular-season AHL outings and an assist in three AHL playoff appearances this year. Abbotsford has been eliminated from playoff contention, which is what prompted this move. However, none of the players that were promoted Friday are likely to factor into the Canucks' playoff run unless Vancouver runs into injury problems. Rotowire.com Friday, 2:17 pm
  • Secures two-year deal
    Puustinen inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins on Friday.

    Advice: Puustinen saw action in 52 games for Pittsburgh this year, generating five goals and 15 assists. With a new deal in hand, the 24-year-old winger should be in contention for a bottom-six role heading into the 2024-25 campaign. If he can play regular minutes at the NHL level, Puustinen could be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold next year. Rotowire.com Friday, 8:28 am
  • Provides assist Thursday
    Lehkonen notched an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

    Advice: Lehkonen's seven-game point streak ended in Tuesday's Game 1, but he was right back on the scoresheet Thursday. He helped out on a Valeri Nichushkin tally in the third period. Lehkonen is up to five goals, four assists, 27 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven playoff contests. He continues to occupy a second-line role, providing solid depth scoring to relieve some of the pressure on the Avalanche's top forwards. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:41 pm