May 10, 2025
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers led the offense in Friday's 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars, scoring twice and providing one power-play assist. He became the second Danish player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to record three points in a playoff game, joining Lars Eller. Ehlers was buzzing all night, registering seven of the team's 24 shots on goal. After missing the start of the postseason, Ehlers has started to build momentum, posting two goals and two assists in four games. Winnipeg's attack has received a significant boost with his return, as Ehlers averages 4.25 shots per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 10, 2025
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his fourth career postseason shutout in Friday's 4-0 victory against the Dallas Stars. It marks his first playoff shutout since 2021. This was a superb defensive effort all around from the Jets, as they limited Dallas to only 21 shots on goal. As he has failed to match his regular-season form, Hellebuyck's play in these playoffs has come under scrutiny, but Friday's performance was the perfect response. He improved to 5-4 and will head into Game 3 with a 3.32 goals-against average and a .854 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller is recovering from upper-body surgery. According to Mollie Walker of The New York Post, Miller sustained the ailment toward the end of the 2024-25 season. He attempted to rehab the injury but ultimately decided that surgery was his best option. The 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery and be healthy around the start of next season. It remains to be seen if Miller will kick off the campaign as a member of the Rangers, as he is set for restricted free agency this summer, reaching the end of a two-year, $7.7 million deal. Miller has proven himself to be a tenacious two-way force in the NHL, recording 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists), 110 shots, 110 blocks, and 107 hits in 74 appearances this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mollie Walker
May 9, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) skated on Friday and could be an option for Saturday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. "I know he's close, that's for sure," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters on Friday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. Jankowski has registered one assist, four shots, three blocks, and two hits in three postseason appearances. If Jankowski returns on Saturday, he will likely replace Jack Roslovic in the lineup. Roslovic took Jankowski's spot for Thursday's Game 2 against Washington but had little impact, recording one shot on goal in 14:40 of ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
May 9, 2025
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (personal) took part in Friday's optional practice. He returned to the team after missing Thursday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes to deal with a personal matter. Mitchell Gibson served as Logan Thompson's backup in the contest. Lindgren is poised to take over the duties on Saturday night. With Thompson in top form, Lindgren has seen his ice time in the postseason limited to just 6:37. Nonetheless, he remains a reliable option for Washington, having finished the regular season with a 20-14-3 record.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tom Gulitti
May 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will join the team for its trip to Edmonton to continue the second-round series against the Oilers. The Russian forward has missed three games due to an undisclosed injury but could be ready to rejoin the action on Saturday night in Game 3. "He has a chance for tomorrow with the news we got today. So that's encouraging," Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said on Friday. Dorofeyev skated on the first line before being hurt, recording one goal and one assist in five playoff appearances. He has established himself as a significant threat in front of the net, tallying a team-leading 35 goals in 82 regular-season appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: SinBin.vegas
May 9, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will miss his 40th consecutive game on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The star blue-liner returned to practice before the start of the playoffs but is still not ready for game action. Heiskanen would be a significant addition to the Stars defense, considering he recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) and 85 blocks in 50 regular-season appearances. However, the team has performed well without him so far in the postseason, and there is no point in rushing him back. Codi Ceci, Thomas Harley, and Esa Lindell have each averaged over 23 minutes of ice time in the playoffs and will continue to handle the heavy lifting on the backend in Friday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ken Wiebe
May 9, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) looks ready to return to the lineup for Friday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. Following the morning skate, Jets head coach Scott Arniel said Morrissey will "probably" play. He was labeled a game-time call on Thursday. Morrissey will rejoin Dylan DeMelo on the first defensive pairing and is set to reclaim his spot on the top power-play unit, bumping Neal Pionk down to the second. In seven playoff appearances this year, Morrissey has recorded three assists, 11 shots, 10 blocks, and 15 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ken Wiebe
May 9, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere scored the team's only goal on the power play in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He scored in the middle of the third frame to make it a one-goal game, but the Hurricanes could not muster any more offense for the rest of the way. Shayne Gostisbehere was kept off the score sheet in Game 1 against the Capitals, but he has been a solid contributor for Carolina throughout the postseason. With seven games played, Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded five points (two goals, three assists). He has collected most of his points (4) with the man advantage. The Capitals have a 71.4 percent penalty kill in the playoffs, placing Gostisbehere in a good position to make an impact in the second-round series.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson registered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. After seeing Game 1 of the series go into overtime, the two teams once again played out a tightly contested affair. Wilson secured the win for Washington with an empty-net goal with exactly a minute remaining in regulation. He also factored in the game-winning goal, picking up a power-play assist on John Carlson's first goal of this postseason. After the game, Wilson was highly praised by his teammates for his performance. "Obviously he set the tone," Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said. "He's our leader. He plays smart. He plays physical. Scored a big goal." Wilson has been Washington's second-highest scorer in these playoffs, posting seven points (three goals, four assists) in as many games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights winger Victor Olofsson was outstanding with a three-point performance in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He finished the contest with two power-play goals and an even-strength assist. Olofsson has been Pavel Dorofeyev's (undisclosed) replacement in the lineup and has started to make noise. The power-play specialist boasts two goals and one assist with the man advantage over the past three games. He is now on four points (two goals, two assists) for the playoffs with six appearances. The big performance on Thursday night has surely secured Olofsson a spot in the lineup, even if Pavel Dorofeyev is available to return for Game 3 on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel set up three goals on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers but ended up on the losing side, with his team falling into a 2-0 hole in the series following a 5-4 overtime defeat on home ice. Victor Olofsson scored two power-play goals off Eichel's assists, and the American superstar registered an even-strength helper on a William Karlsson tally. This marks Eichel's third multi-point game in the postseason. He started quietly with three scoreless efforts but has since gained momentum, notching eight points (one goal, seven assists) during a five-game scoring streak. With his team in trouble in the second-round series, the Golden Knights will be desperate for more production from Eichel.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Nugent-Hopkins' playmaking was key as Edmonton jumped to a 4-2 lead. Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane scored off his assists. The Oilers ended up allowing Vegas back into the game in the third period but still won, securing a 2-0 series lead on the road. Nugent-Hopkins was in a scoring slump as the postseason started, but he has heated up with a six-game point streak, which includes three goals and five assists. Edmonton averages an eye-catching 4.50 goals per game in the playoffs, giving everybody on the team a chance to chip in offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal as Kris Knoblauch's team came away with a 5-4 victory on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the third period, but will return home with a 2-0 series lead after Connor McDavid and Corey Perry helped Draisaitl score 15:20 into the extra frame. Draisaitl played nearly half an hour in the contest, logging 28:28 of ice time. He had four total shots on goal and registered one block with one hit. The Oilers have now won six straight games in the playoffs, with Draisaitl recording three goals and 10 points during the streak. Overall, he is tied for third in scoring this postseason with 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in eight games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) was unable to finish Thursday's Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers. He fell hard into the boards in overtime and appeared to have hurt his right shoulder. The Oilers scored shortly after the incident to win the game 5-4. Postgame, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy was furious that Edmonton forward Viktor Arvidsson was not penalized for tripping McNabb, who has missed only one of the Golden Knights' 297 games, including the playoffs. His status is uncertain for Saturday's Game 3. McNabb has contributed three assists during this postseason campaign and has been a big presence defensively, racking up 20 blocks and 23 hits in eight contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: Vince Sapienza
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