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  • Game-time call against Canes
    Martin will be a game-time decision versus Carolina for Game 3 on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Martin averaged just 10:12 of ice time through the first two games of the series with the Isles before picking up his undisclosed injury. If the veteran winger were to miss time, it's expected that Ruslan Iskhakov will get a look on the fourth line, though both Oliver Wahlstrom and Simon Holmstrom could be in contention. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
  • Falls to Boston in Game 3
    Samsonov stopped 30 of 33 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal of Game 3 getting scored into an empty net.

    Advice: Jeremy Swayman and Samsonov were both perfect in the first period and still had a 1-1 goaltending duel going headed into the second intermission, but the Bruins pulled away after Jake DeBrusk notched a power-play tally just 67 seconds into the final frame. Samsonov has given up nine goals on 86 shots through the first three games of the playoffs, and with Toronto down 2-1, he might need to come up big in Game 4 on Saturday to keep his team in the series. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
  • Three points in Game 3 win
    Marchand scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added a power-play assist Wednesday in a 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Bruins' first-round series.

    Advice: The supreme agitator was at his frustrating best, adding six shots on net, two hits, one blocked shot, a plus-2 rating and a slew of uncalled penalties to his ledger. While Wednesday's tallies were his first of the playoffs, Marchand has erupted for six points in three games as the Bruins have taken a 2-1 lead in the series. He'll look to stay hot Saturday in Game 4. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
  • Downs Leafs again
    Swayman made 28 saves Wednesday in Game 3's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

    Advice: After a scoreless first period, Swayman got beaten by Matthew Knies in the second frame and Tyler Bertuzzi in the third, but Brad Marchand and the Bruins took control in the final 20 minutes. Boston has maintained its goalie rotation to begin the playoffs, which should put Linus Ullmark between the pipes for Game 4 on Saturday, but Swayman is making a case to take over the full-time job by going 2-0 and allowing only three goals on 66 shots in his first two outings. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
  • Signs six-year contract
    Vlasic signed a six-year, $27.6 million contract extension Wednesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The 22-year-old blueliner managed two goals, 14 assists, 56 hits and 148 blocked shots in 76 appearances this season. He played against all the top lines, as he was part of the No. 1 pairing alongside Seth Jones. Expect 25-30 points from Vlasic next season, making him a fringe fantasy asset in deeper pools. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
  • Travels with team
    Demko (knee) did join the Canucks for their trip to Nashville for Games 3 and 4 despite being labeled week-to-week, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports Thursday.

    Advice: Given Demko's week-to-week timeline, his presence on the trip is likely more about being around the team and perhaps helping Casey DeSmith in an off-ice capacity. Until the 28-year-old Demko is upgraded to day-to-day, he shouldn't be expected to get back into the crease. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
  • Might still play in Boston series
    McMann (lower body) could still be an option against Boston, likely returning for Game 5 or 6, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

    Advice: Based on McMann's reported timeline, he won't be available for Game 4 on Saturday. Considering the winger has yet to resume skating with the team, his continued absence shouldn't come as a surprise. Prior to getting hurt, the Alberta native managed just one point over his last eight appearances, despite seeing time in a top-line role. Rotowire.com Today, 7:17 am
  • Not playing Thursday
    Fast (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 versus the Islanders on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

    Advice: Fast will miss his third straight game, after he was injured in the regular-season finale in Columbus. The 32-year-old had six goals and 19 points in 73 appearances this season. His status for Saturday's Game 4 is still up in the air. Rotowire.com Today, 7:06 am
  • Adds helper in overtime loss
    Carrick recorded an assist and five hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

    Advice: Carrick set up the first of Dylan Holloway's two goals in the game. The 32-year-old Carrick remains in a fourth-line role, though he could be replaced by Sam Gagner or Derek Ryan if the Oilers opt to mix things up. Carrick had 16 points, 92 shots on net, 167 hits and 102 PIM over 77 regular-season appearances between the Oilers and the Ducks. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:40 pm