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  • 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
  • Picks up power-play assist
    McDavid recorded a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

    Advice: McDavid didn't have much of an encore after a five-assist performance in Game 1. He was limited to a secondary helper on Zach Hyman's tally midway through the second period, as the Kings' defense did a better job of limiting his chances. The 27-year-old has four shots on net and six hits over two playoff contests, and he should continue to put pressure on the Kings even if it only leads to chances for his teammates. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:37 pm
  • Contributes pair of assists
    Janmark logged two assists, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

    Advice: Janmark helped out on both of Dylan Holloway's tallies in the game. Playing in a fourth-line role, Janmark shouldn't be expected to put up much offense in the postseason. He had just 12 points with 67 shots on net, 54 hits and 46 PIM over 71 regular-season appearances in a similar assignment. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:23 pm
  • Two more points in loss
    Draisaitl logged two assists (one on the power play), eight shots on net and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

    Advice: Draisaitl set up goals by Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman in the contest. Three of Draisaitl's four points over two playoff games have come on the power play. He's added 11 shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Draisaitl continues to center the second line, but the 28-year-old could move to play alongside Connor McDavid if the Kings are able to win Friday's Game 3, as the Oilers often put their best players together when playing from behind. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:22 pm
  • Chips in with assist
    Danault logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Danault briefly had to leave the game after taking a hit, but he was able to return, finishing the contest with 17:59 of ice time. His helper was on Drew Doughty's first-period marker. Danault put up 47 points, 159 shots on net, 80 hits and 60 blocked shots over 78 regular-season outings as a do-it-all center on the Kings' second line. He'll likely continue to be tasked with tough defensive assignments, which could suppress his scoring chances in the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:07 pm
  • Supplies pair of assists
    Byfield produced two assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Byfield helped out on Kevin Fiala's goal in the third period and set up Anze Kopitar for the game-winner 2:07 into overtime. The 21-year-old Byfield has some momentum with five points over his last three outings, which follows a nine-game slump. He's been listed on the third line for the playoffs, but his role has been fairly interchangeable with Alex Laferriere so far. Byfield has the better scoring outlook of the two even if he doesn't get back into a top-six role officially. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:02 pm
  • Scores twice in overtime win
    Kempe scored two goals on seven shots, went plus-3 and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Kempe's pair of goals came in the first period. The 27-year-old has three straight multi-point efforts, earning four goals and two assists in that span. He's added 12 shots on net and seven hits through two playoff outings. Kempe remains locked in to a top-line role with ice time in all situations, so he should continue to be productive in a first-round series that's showed little patience for defense. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:50 pm
  • Plays hero in overtime
    Kopitar scored the game-winning goal, added two assists, went plus-3 and logged four hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Kopitar set up both of Adrian Kempe's first-period tallies before sealing the Kings' win with the game-winning goal at 2:07 of overtime. The 36-year-old Kopitar was held off the scoresheet in Game 1, but he'll be a key part of the Kings' overall game plan in this series. He produced 26 goals, 44 assists, 133 shots on net and 65 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:48 pm
  • Puts up assist
    Barbashev notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Stars in Game 2.

    Advice: Barbashev helped out on Jonathan Marchessault's game-tying goal in the first period. Barbashev has earned a helper in each of the first two playoff contests while continuing his role on the top line. The 28-year-old isn't the most gifted natural scorer, but he's in a good situation and should provide depth offense with plenty of hits in the postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:22 pm