May 11, 2025
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 in four playoff outings before Saturday night. Roslovic's big performance on Saturday will certainly give Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour a welcome headache once Jankowski is back in game shape. He is reportedly close to returning and might be available for Monday's Game 4.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 10th goaltender in NHL history to register a postseason shutout with three different franchises. Andersen has allowed only 1.32 goals with a .940 save percentage in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, boasting a record of 5-2. He has won all three home appearances, giving up just two total goals.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 throughout the postseason, recording five multi-point games in nine outings but finishing scoreless in the other four contests. Over nine appearances, he has managed four goals and seven assists. Seven of the points came in the first four games of the playoffs, and Bouchard's inconsistency could end up haunting the Oilers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 a last-second game-winner. Perry has had fun in the series as the partner of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the first line, scoring three goals and four points in three games. Overall, he has contributed five goals and two assists over nine games this postseason. The 39-year-old remains an attractive target for DFS managers as long as he sticks with Edmonton's big guns.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 with only 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Although Karlsson has been a bystander offensively for most of the postseason, the series against Edmonton seems to have sparked him. He has recorded four points during his three-game hot streak, bringing his playoff total to six points (three goals, three assists) over nine games played.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 a lucky bounce off Leon Draisaitl's stick, giving him the third-latest third-period winning goal in Stanley Cup Playoffs history. The Golden Knights badly needed it after falling 2-0 behind in the series on home ice. Smith had gone pointless in the matchup before potting a pair of goals Saturday night. He now has four points (three goals, one assist) in nine playoff appearances. Vegas has lost two top-six forwards, Brandon Saad (lower body) and Mark Stone (upper body), in quick succession to injury, meaning the rest of the attack, including Smith, must step up to keep the team in contention.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 consecutive games before Saturday night. If he were to miss more action, the Golden Knights captain would represent a significant loss, as he has tallied a team-high four goals and eight points in nine playoff outings this year. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy labeled him day-to-day after the game. Brandon Saad (lower body) could replace Stone in the top six if he is ready to return from injury.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
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 injury in the series opener on Monday. Toronto has split the games with Woll starting, but he has allowed eight goals in those two contests. Stolarz has been a much steadier option for the team, going 4-2 this postseason, while allowing 2.19 goals with a .901 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
May 10, 2025
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 and will miss his 42nd consecutive game on Sunday. Thomas Harley will continue to eat up a large number of minutes in defense, along with Esa Lindell and Codi Ceci. Heiskanen's next opportunity to return will be on Tuesday in Game 4.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Heika
May 10, 2025
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 the lineup. This season, Roslovic turned heads with his goal-scoring ability early in the year, but he has struggled badly during the latter half of the campaign. In the playoffs, he has contributed one assist in four games, taking eight shots on goal.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
May 10, 2025
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 flawless 6-0 record for the postseason. Only three netminders have enjoyed longer postseason winning streaks with the Oilers. Meanwhile, Skinner is 0-2 and holds an ugly 6.11 goals-against average with a .810 save percentage. He has been hit or miss in the playoffs throughout his time with Edmonton, going 19-17 with the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
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 a plus-42 rating. He has gone minus-three in eight playoff appearances, recording three assists, seven shots, 20 blocks, and 23 hits. Vegas will use Kaedan Korczak as McNabb's replacement on Saturday. Korczak made his lone postseason appearance in Game 1 against Edmonton, registering one shot, one block, and one hit in 13:04 of ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Elliotte Friedman
May 10, 2025
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. His first chance to return will come on Monday night in Game 4. On Saturday, Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will be inserted into the lineup as Saad's replacement. The Russian forward, who has recorded two points (one goal, one assist) in five playoff outings, will return from a three-game absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: Elliotte Friedman
May 10, 2025
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 take Brandon Saad's (lower body) spot in the lineup. Although Dorofeyev's efforts have yielded only one goal and one assist in five playoff appearances, he was on fire during the regular season. The Russian forward finished the campaign as Vegas' top goal-scorer, finding the net 35 times in 82 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Elliotte Friedman
May 10, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy will not be suspended for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. He was in danger of a suspension for cross-checking Oilers forward Trent Frederic in the face during overtime in Game 2 of the second-round series. After a disciplinary hearing with Roy, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced a fine of $7,813 for him, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement. Roy is a versatile forward who can move up and down the lineup but has currently settled into a fourth-line center role. He has recorded three points (one goal, two assists) and 18 hits in eight postseason appearances this year, while winning an impressive 59.7 percent of his faceoffs.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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