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
May 10, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered two assists in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, helping Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly on the scoreboard. It was his third multi-point game of the postseason. Matthews averages more than a point per game in the playoffs but has experienced barren luck in front of the goal. He has lit the lamp only two times with 32 shots on goal, scoring one even-strength goal in nine outings. However, despite only two goals from Matthews, Toronto has one of the most potent offenses in the postseason, which bodes well for the team's chances of making a deep run.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares potted two goals in Friday's 5-4 overtime defeat in Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. He recorded Toronto's second and third goals of the game, capitalizing on a power-play opportunity for his second marker. Tavares' productive night ended a four-game point drought. The former Maple Leafs captain hit a wall after getting off to a great start in these playoffs, collecting five points through the first four games in the first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. Getting Tavares to fire regularly would certainly give Toronto a lift on the team's quest to reach the Conference Finals for only the second time this century. Tavares boasts seven points (five goals, two assists) in nine games for the postseason.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues played his part in Friday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs with two assists. He got an opportunity on the top line and made an immediate impact, helping Aleksander Barkov score with 7:38 elapsed in the first period. Early in the second period, Rodrigues recorded his second helper on Sam Reinhart's third goal of the postseason. Entering Game 3, Rodrigues had tallied only one point in these playoffs, an assist in the first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His productivity is sure to rise if he sticks with Barkov and Reinhart, Florida's leading scorers from the regular season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand was on target in overtime, propelling the team to a 5-4 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. The Panthers were in danger of dropping a third consecutive game in the series, but Marchand stepped up with a crucial goal 15:27 into the extra frame. He netted his second goal in these playoffs and now has eight points in as many games. All but one of Marchand's points have come in the last five games. The former Bruin has been a menace to the Maple Leafs throughout his career and has made an impressive start against them in another playoff series. Following Friday's win, Marchand now has 33 career postseason points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 31 games against Toronto, tying Henri Richard for the third most in NHL history.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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