May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane contributed a goal and an assist as the team rolled past the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday night. Kane helped Adam Henrique score the second goal of the game and put the icing on the cake with Edmonton's third in the second period. The power forward was on the ice for all three Oilers goals, finishing with a plus-three rating, four shots, six hits, and two penalty minutes. After missing the entire regular season due to several health issues, Kane has had a fine postseason campaign with the Oilers. In nine games, he has recorded seven points (four goals, three assists), 24 shots, and 36 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique was responsible for two goals in Monday's 3-0 win in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights. He found the net twice during a hectic first period, opening the scoring with only 1:27 gone. The two-goal effort doubled Henrique's scoring tally for the playoffs, bringing him to four points (three goals, one assist) with 10 games played. Henrique has posted points in back-to-back playoff games only once since last year, so the veteran will likely return to a supporting role on Wednesday night when the Oilers try to end the series in Game 5.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner turned aside 23 shots to register his second career postseason shutout in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Skinner's play has been questioned in these playoffs, and for good reason, considering he allowed 15 goals in three appearances before Game 4. However, Skinner appeared to be a completely different player on Monday night, helping the team to a 3-1 lead in the series. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) has been Edmonton's top option between the pipes in the playoffs, but Skinner's shutout on Monday likely ensures that he will retain his place in the crease even if Pickard is available for Game 5 on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 12, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard is poised to re-enter the lineup for Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Taylor Raddysh, who has played in the last two games, will come out of the lineup. Leonard made his NHL debut late in the regular season and has yet to make a significant impact with the Capitals. In eight playoff appearances, he has registered one assist, 11 shots, and seven hits, averaging 10:21 of ice time. Washington will use Leonard on the third line with Mangiapane and Eller Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
May 12, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is set to rejoin the top line on Monday night against the Washington Capitals. He started the postseason on the third line, but the Hurricanes will make adjustments for Game 4 of the second-round series. Rookie winger Jackson Blake, who has been a regular on the first line, is projected to start Monday's game on the fourth line. Meanwhile, William Carrier will make a move up in the lineup to take Jarvis' spot on the third line. Jarvis has been productive in the postseason, notching two goals and five assists in eight games. However, six of his seven points have come on the power play, and his even-strength productivity should improve after reuniting with Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
May 12, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will start Game 4 against the Washington Capitals on Monday. He did not participate in the morning skate, but this was solely for rest purposes. The 35-year-old definitely deserved some time off, as he has been one of the top performers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Through seven starts, Andersen boasts a 5-2 record with a 1.32 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage. In Game 3 against Washington, he recorded his first shutout of the postseason with 21 saves. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals have put only three pucks past Andersen so far and must certainly improve to have a chance of winning the series.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
May 12, 2025
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 in 2022 against the Oilers while with the Los Angeles Kings. During the regular season, Stecher featured in 66 games, recording seven points (three goals, four assists), 55 shots, 66 blocks, and 35 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
May 12, 2025
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 of postseason action this year. In terms of scoring, Arvidsson has performed reasonably well in the playoffs, registering four points (one goal, three assists) in nine games, but Kapanen will add much more physicality to the lineup. He averaged 1.3 hits per game during the regular season, while scoring five goals and delivering eight assists in 57 contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
May 12, 2025
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 initially ruled out for Saturday's Game 3. However, McNabb was able to play and even contributed an assist in Vegas' 4-3 win. This brings his total to four assists in the postseason, and he has been a very busy man on the defensive end. With nine games played, McNabb has recorded 23 blocks and 26 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: Danny Webster
May 12, 2025
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 on the top line and the first power-play unit during the morning skate. This postseason, only Jack Eichel has collected more points with Vegas than Stone, who has notched four goals and four assists in nine contests. He has tallied four points (two goals, two assists) in three games in the series against the Oilers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Danny Webster
May 12, 2025
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 Wednesday night. He has recorded three assists and 16 shots on goal in nine playoff games this year. If Rodrigues isn't healthy enough to play on Wednesday, Mackie Samoskevich is likely to re-enter the lineup. The rookie forward has notched one assist with six shots in four postseason outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
May 12, 2025
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 to 6-3 for the playoffs and owns a 2.62 goals-against average with a .888 save percentage. Bobrovsky sent the Maple Leafs back to the drawing board on Sunday, but they will surely improve in Game 5 on home ice. Craig Berube's team has scored three or more goals in four of their five home games this postseason.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 12, 2025
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 to the score sheet after finishing back-to-back games without a point. It was a small setback for him during a highly productive postseason. The 28-year-old leads the Jets with 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 10 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 12, 2025
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 over 24:38 of ice time. Dallas has been without Miro Heiskanen (knee) for the entire postseason, but you wouldn't say so, considering how well the team has performed. Harley has played a big role in it, notching eight points (three goals, five assists) in 10 games with 20 shots, 27 blocks, and 14 hits, while averaging a team-high 27:28 of ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 12, 2025
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 have been underwhelming in the postseason, especially considering he has been on the same line with the scorching-hot Rantanen. The 33-year-old has recorded only four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 games. Granlund has had three 60-point regular-season campaigns over the past four years, so he is certainly capable of much more on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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