Troy Stecher Entering Oilers Lineup Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Troy Stecher is anticipated to make his 2025 postseason debut in Monday's Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton plans to change up the lineup a bit, with Stecher set to replace Ty Emberson on the backline. In total, Stecher has made 21 appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, last playing […]

Viktor Arvidsson To Sit Out Game 4

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson is projected to be a healthy scratch on Monday in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights. He has had limited ice time in recent games, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch plans to shake things up on Monday night, with Kasperi Kapanen entering the lineup for his first taste […]

Brayden McNabb Expected To Play In Game 4

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) missed the morning skate but is expected to be in the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy indicated that it was a maintenance day for McNabb. The 34-year-old sustained an upper-body injury in Game 2 against the Oilers and was […]

Mark Stone A Game-Time Decision Monday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Golden Knights lost their captain to an upper-body injury in Saturday's Game 3, but there is a strong chance he will be in the lineup on Monday night. Stone worked in his usual spot […]

Evan Rodrigues To Be Evaluated On Monday

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (undisclosed) will undergo evaluation on Monday. The 31-year-old was injured in Sunday's Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, exiting the contest early in the third period after taking a high hit from Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Rodrigues' early departure on Sunday leaves him questionable for Game 5 on […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Stops Maple Leafs From Scoring In Game 4

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky registered his second shutout of the postseason in Sunday's clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs, stopping 23 shots in a 2-0 victory. After allowing 13 goals through the first three games of the matchup, Bobrovsky was back to his best as Florida tied the series 2-2. The veteran netminder improved […]

Kyle Connor Ends Mini-Slump On Sunday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored his team's first goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss against the Dallas Stars. He was on target midway through the first period, tying the score at one. Nino Niederreiter popped up with another game-tying goal in the second frame, but the Jets were overwhelmed in the third. Connor returned […]

Thomas Harley Collects Two Points Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win in Game 3 against the Winnipeg Jets. Both of his points came in the first frame as Roope Hintz scored a power-play goal and Harley himself found the back of the net during even-strength play. Harley's efforts included two blocks […]

Mikael Granlund Registers Two Assists In Sunday's Win

Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund finished Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets with two assists. Thomas Harley and Mikko Rantanen were each set up by Granlund in the first and third periods, respectively. These mark his first even-strength helpers of the playoffs. While Granlund played an important role in Sunday's win, his overall efforts […]

Mikko Rantanen Continues Scoring Tear In Game 3

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen was spectacular once again as the team defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday in Game 3 of the second-round series. The Finnish superstar recorded a goal and two assists, becoming the first player in NHL history with five three-point games within his first 10 contests in a postseason. Rantanen […]

Jordan Martinook Available For Game 4

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) is expected to play in Monday's Game 4 against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old power forward appeared to have suffered a leg injury during Saturday's 4-0 victory. He exited the action midway through the third period after blocking a shot. Martinook plays an effective two-way game and has […]

Stuart Skinner To Start Game 4 On Monday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has been confirmed as the starter for Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. He will guard the crease for the second consecutive game after Edmonton lost Calvin Pickard (lower body). The Oilers consider Pickard day-to-day, so he may return to action later in the series, especially if […]

Mark Stone Not Ruled Out For Game 4

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) has not been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. Stone left the contest with an upper-body injury when the two teams faced off for the third time in the second-round series on Saturday. He didn't skate on Sunday, but Golden Knights head […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Looking To Regain Sharpness Sunday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will make his ninth start of the postseason in Sunday's Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner holds a solid 5-3 record for the playoffs, but Bobrovsky can't be happy with his most recent outings. Friday's 5-4 overtime win against the Maple Leafs marked Bobrovsky's […]

Connor Hellebuyck Hopes To End Road Woes On Sunday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will start Sunday's Game 3 against the Dallas Stars, still winless on the road this postseason. He had a really difficult time in the first-round series versus the St. Louis Blues, being pulled in all three road games and finishing with a .758 save percentage. Winnipeg needs to see big […]

Colin Blackwell Enters Stars Lineup Sunday

Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell will re-enter the lineup on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. This will be his first appearance in the series. Oskar Back, who has tallied two assists in eight postseason appearances, will make way for Blackwell. The Stars used Blackwell in six games during the first round versus the Colorado Avalanche. […]

Jack Roslovic Notches Two Points In Game 3 Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jack Roslovic factored in two goals during Saturday's 4-0 win over the Washington Capitals, scoring a power-play goal and recording an even-strength assist. With Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) out of commission, Roslovic had a chance to play in a second consecutive contest and made a massive impact. He has notched only one assist […]

Frederik Andersen Produces 21-Save Shutout In Game 3 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen proved unbeatable against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, backstopping his squad to a 4-0 victory with a 21-save shutout. Andersen has been top-class in these playoffs, and his best performance yet came at a crucial time, helping Carolina take a 2-1 lead in the second-round series. He became the […]

Evan Bouchard Collects Two Assists In Losing Effort

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard had two assists during Saturday's 4-3 loss in Game 3 to the Vegas Golden Knights. He registered a power-play helper on a Corey Perry goal in the first period and picked up another assist late on when Connor McDavid tied the game at 3-3. Bouchard has blown hot and cold […]

Corey Perry Nets Two Goals In Game 3 Loss

Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry scored two first-period goals in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran forward recorded his second multi-point effort of the postseason, scoring his second goal on the power play. However, Edmonton allowed a two-goal lead to slip away and lost in heartbreaking fashion, as Vegas netted […]

William Karlsson Extends Point Streak To Three Games

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson got on the score sheet for a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers, finishing a 4-3 victory with a goal and an assist. The Swedish veteran put Vegas 3-2 up late in the second period and logged an assist when Reilly Smith scored a dramatic game-winner […]

Reilly Smith Completes Multi-Goal Night With Buzzer-Beating Winner

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith recorded two goals, including the game-winning tally in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. He tied the game at two goals apiece late in the first period and scored a buzzer-beating game-winner with only 0.4 seconds left to play in regulation. Smith's fourth shot on goal got […]

Mark Stone Sustains Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers after logging only 5:54 of ice time. He suffered an upper-body injury during the first period, which robbed Stone of the opportunity to extend a three-game multi-point streak. Overall, he had registered points in five […]

Anthony Stolarz Progressing But Not Close To Return

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will likely remain out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Saturday that Stolarz is progressing but not yet ready to skate. Joseph Woll has made back-to-back starts in the Maple Leafs crease since Stolarz suffered an upper-body […]

Miro Heiskanen Ruled Out For Game 3 Against Jets

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain sidelined on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the second-round series. He was labeled day-to-day at the start of the postseason but appears to be some way off from being ready to return to action. Heiskanen has been on the shelf since Jan. 28 […]

Mark Jankowski Remains Out Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. On Friday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced that Jankowski is close to returning to the lineup, but he will miss at least one more game due to an undisclosed injury. Jack Roslovic will keep his spot in […]

Calvin Pickard Misses Game 3 Against Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights and is considered day-to-day. Stuart Skinner will start the game in his place. Losing Pickard is a significant blow for the Oilers, as he helped to turn around the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings and carries a […]

Brayden McNabb Out On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers. He is considered day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury during Game 2 of the series. In McNabb, the Golden Knights lose a steady defenseman who was second in the league during the regular season with […]

Brandon Saad Unavailable For Game 3 Against Oilers

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (lower body) will not play in Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. The veteran forward is forced to exit the lineup due to a lower-body injury, with the team considering him day-to-day. Saad's offensive production has been limited to two assists in eight games this postseason. […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Set To Return Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. He was on the second line during the morning skate and should also receive power-play usage in Saturday's game. Dorofeyev has missed three contests due to an undisclosed injury and will […]