May 12, 2025
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 earned two of his points early in the third period with the score tied at two. Despite being held scoreless in Game 2, Rantanen has averaged nearly two points per game in the playoffs, accumulating nine goals and nine assists in 10 outings. No player in Stars/North Stars history has scored more points than Rantanen in the first 10 appearances of a single playoff campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 11, 2025
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 enjoyed a big year all around. During the regular season, Martinook registered a career-high 36 points (15 goals, 21 assists) in 79 games. He has added four points (one goal, three assists) in eight playoff outings, while delivering 34 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chip Alexander
May 11, 2025
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 Skinner continues to struggle. He holds a 0-3 record for the postseason, allowing 15 goals over his three appearances. His save percentage stands at .817. Given Skinner's poor form, Pickard's return can't come soon enough for Edmonton. While he has also struggled at times to keep the puck out of the net, Pickard boasts a perfect 6-0 record for the playoffs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
May 11, 2025
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 coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters that he's hopeful Stone will be available for Monday's game. The Golden Knights captain leads his team with four goals this postseason and ranks second with eight points in nine games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jesse Granger
May 11, 2025
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 fourth consecutive start in which he has allowed at least three goals. In the series versus Toronto, the experienced netminder has given up four or more goals in each game. Overall, Bobrovsky has a 2.94 goals-against average for the postseason and has registered a disappointing .875 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Colby Guy
May 11, 2025
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 improvement from Hellebuyck in away games if the team wants to have a realistic chance of winning the Stanley Cup. Sunday will be a big test for the MVP candidate. Hellebuyck, at least, has good memories from his last trip to Dallas, coming away with a 25-save shutout in one of his final regular-season appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mitchell Clinton
May 11, 2025
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. He scored the winning goal in a 4-3 overtime triumph in Game 2 and racked up 18 hits in the matchup. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer hopes that Blackwell can once again add energy and physicality to the lineup on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sam Nestler
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
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