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  • Might be available for Thursday
    Lomberg (illness) might return for Game 3 against Tampa Bay on Thursday, coach Paul Maurice told Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site on Wednesday.

    Advice: Lomberg didn't play in Florida's 3-2 overtime victory over the Lightning on Tuesday because of the illness. The 29-year-old had five goals, seven points, 80 PIM and 179 hits in 75 regular-season appearances. Lomberg will likely serve on the fourth line once he's healthy enough to return to the lineup. Rotowire.com Today, 9:52 am
  • Two points including OT winner
    Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Game 2 during a 3-2 victory over the Lightning on Tuesday.

    Advice: After helping to set up Sam Bennett (upper body) for the night's opening tally early in the first period, Verhaeghe played hero for the Panthers once again. The 28-year-old has begun Florida's postseason run with two goals and three points in two games, and he'll look to stay hot on the road Thursday in Game 3. Rotowire.com Today, 8:46 am
  • Snags helper in Game 2
    Pacioretty notched an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 2 on Tuesday.

    Advice: Pacioretty remains mired in a seven-game goal drought, having registered just one shot in each of his last five outings. If the veteran winger doesn't start shooting the puck more, his goal production will likely continue to be minimal. With Pacioretty still slumping, he's unlikely to push Aliaksei Protas for a top-six role. Rotowire.com Today, 6:52 am
  • Offers helper in loss
    Di Giuseppe registered an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Predators in Game 2.

    Advice: Di Giuseppe didn't play much toward the end of the regular season, but he's been in the lineup over Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Aman through two playoff contests. In 51 regular-season outings, Di Giuseppe registered 10 points, 52 shots on net, 36 PIM and 94 hits. He'll likely stay in a bottom-six role during the postseason if he's able to maintain his place in the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:35 pm
  • Draws helper in win
    Zucker logged an assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Zucker has a goal and an assist over two playoff contests, already more offense than he had in his last eight regular-season outings (one goal). The 32-year-old winger looks set to stay in a middle-six role during the postseason. He should also see some power-play time, but the strength of the Predators' top line makes it tough to rely on their depth forwards for scoring. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:23 pm
  • Gathers assist Tuesday
    Nyquist logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Nyquist set up Filip Forsberg's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 34-year-old Nyquist is playing the role of a steady playmaker on the top line -- he has two helpers through two playoff contests, and he's earned a goal and five assists over his last five appearances. He should continue to see ample ice time at even strength and on the power play, giving him plenty of chances to chip in with offense. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:21 pm
  • Fills empty cage
    Sherwood scored an empty-net goal and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Sherwood put the finishing touch on the Predators' win to even the series at 1-1. The 29-year-old entered Tuesday on a three-game pointless slump. He produced 10 goals, 27 points, 110 shots on net, 234 hits and 41 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances. Sherwood can chip in with some depth scoring, but he's likely to remain in a fourth-line role throughout the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:18 pm
  • Haunts old team with two points
    Beauvillier scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Beauvillier doubled his point total for April with this two-point effort. The 26-year-old began the year as a Canuck, posting eight points over 22 outings before being traded to the Blackhawks and then to the Predators. He had a mediocre 17 points, 105 shots on net and a minus-8 rating in 60 regular-season contests, but he's still seeing middle-six usage to begin the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:13 pm
  • Pair of points in win
    Forsberg scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2.

    Advice: Forsberg set up Anthony Beauvillier early in the first period and then scored a goal of his own, the game-winner, at 6:29 of the second. With three points over two playoff outings, Forsberg has carried his momentum from the regular season into the postseason. The 29-year-old has added four hits, six shots on net and a minus-1 rating so far in the first round. He's the star of the Predators' offense and a steady presence on the top line. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:11 pm