May 3, 2025
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington saved 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets only managed to beat him with power-play goals. Home ice advantage has been huge in the series, and Binnington's numbers illustrate this well. The Blues No. 1 has won all three home games while allowing five total goals, but he has yet to taste victory on the road, giving up 10 goals over three games. With the series now heading back to Winnipeg for Game 7, the pressure will be on Binnington to break the trend. A victory on Sunday night would tie him with Vincent Riendeau for the most wins among Blues goalies in elimination scenarios. Binnington improved to 4-2 on Friday in games when facing elimination.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 3, 2025
St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler continued his prolific 2025 postseason run with a goal in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Colton Parayko and Alexey Toropchenko set him up for the Blues' fourth goal of the game at the 13:40 mark in the second period. The Jets have yet to keep Fowler off the score sheet, as the 33-year-old has become the first blue-liner in Blues history to score at least 10 points in a single playoff series. He boasts two goals and eight assists. Only Edmonton's Connor McDavid (11) has scored more points this postseason. With Fowler on fire, the Blues have recovered from a 2-0 deficit in the series and have a chance to move on to the second round by winning Game 7 on Sunday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 3, 2025
St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg was one of the main protagonists in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, finishing the contest with a goal and an assist. He opened the scoring with a little over six minutes played in the first period and assisted Nathan Walker on St. Louis' second goal in the second frame. Broberg tied for the game high with four shots on goal while blocking one shot in 18:43 of ice time. Although Broberg averaged close to 0.5 points per game in the regular season, he had not managed to score in the first five games against the Jets. Still, he has been a valuable asset for the Blues, logging a league-best plus-nine rating in the postseason.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (personal) did not practice on Friday. He missed the session for personal reasons, meaning there isn't a serious concern that he might not be available when the Hurricanes begin their second-round series against the Washington Capitals. Aho is Carolina's all-time leader with 78 postseason points (30 goals, 48 assists) in 79 games and has also led the charge in 2025. He collected eight points (three goals, five assists) during the team's five-game series against the New Jersey Devils in Round 1. Jack Roslovic filled in for Aho as the top-line center during Friday's practice.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Walt Ruff
May 2, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (undisclosed) was not on the ice for Friday's practice. The 29-year-old played in all 82 regular-season games and didn't miss a single contest during the team's five-game series against the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the playoffs. However, since he is not at 100 percent, it's uncertain whether Robinson will be available for Game 1 of the team's second-round series against the Washington Capitals, which has yet to be scheduled. While Robinson enjoyed some offensive success during the regular season, posting a career-high 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists), he has contributed very little in April, finishing scoreless in 12 of 14 games. Jack Roslovic may return to the lineup if Robinson has to miss some time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Walt Ruff
May 2, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand missed the postseason due to left thigh compartment syndrome. General manager Julien BriseBois said on Friday that Bjorkstrand required emergency surgery on April 12 after injuring his leg the previous day in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Danish veteran was acquired by the Lightning from the Seattle Kraken on March 5. He made 18 appearances with the team, recording five goals and nine points. There is no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old will be in the final season of a five-year, $27 million contract in 2025-26. If he can get back to 100 percent before the start of next season and does not experience any lingering issues from the surgery, Bjorkstrand should enjoy a good campaign on a talented Lightning roster.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
May 2, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman finished the season with a broken foot. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois revealed on Friday that Hedman broke his right foot in Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. Despite the injury, Hedman led all skaters in ice time with 26:37 and had two assists in Game 5. The former Norris Trophy winner was wearing a walking boot during his season-ending media press conference on Friday. Hedman's production dipped a bit in 2024-25, but he remained among the highest-scoring defensemen in the league, with 66 points (15 goals, 51 assists) in 79 games. He is expected to be back to 100 percent for the start of next season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
May 2, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel suffered a concussion in Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois revealed on Friday. Hagel was knocked out of the lineup for Game 5 of the series due to a hit from Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. It was a disappointing conclusion to a remarkable year for Hagel, who amassed a career-high 90 points (35 goals, 55 assists) in 82 regular-season games. With his 35 goals, he established a single-season NHL record for the most goals scored by a player without registering any power-play goals. Hagel is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 season and has set a high bar for himself moving forward.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
May 2, 2025
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (lower body) did not skate on Friday morning and is expected to miss a second consecutive game in the first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old suffered a lower-body injury in Game 4. With him out, the Blues reinserted Ryan Suter back into the lineup for Game 5. Overall, the veteran rearguard has made three appearances in the series, recording four blocks and a minus-two rating while averaging 16:30 of action. Suter's best days are clearly behind him, and DFS managers should look for other options.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
May 2, 2025
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) is set to re-enter the lineup for Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. He has been out for seven games due to a foot injury. Ehlers' return comes at a great time for the Jets, who will be without Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) on Friday. He will take up a spot on the second line next to Cole Perfetti and Adam Lowry. The Danish forward has previously struggled to perform in the postseason, notching only 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 37 career playoff appearances. However, Ehlers matched his career high with 39 assists and ended the regular season with 63 points in 69 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen tallied four points -- all in the second period -- during Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The former Avalanche player registered one goal and three assists, tying the NHL record for the most points in a playoff period. Incredibly, Roope Hintz also had four points (two goals, two assists) as Dallas earned a 4-3 lead, marking the NHL's first instance of teammates each recording four points in a playoff period. Rantanen contributed just one assist in the first four games of the series, but he has suddenly kicked into gear with two goals and five assists over the last two contests. He should be highly motivated to maintain his form in Game 7 against the team that traded him in January.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a standout game with four points on Thursday night against the Colorado Avalanche, but ended up on the losing side with a 7-4 scoreline. Hintz scored two goals and recorded two assists as the Stars overcame a 2-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead in the second period. However, things unraveled for the team in the final 14 minutes of regulation, as Colorado netted four unanswered goals. Mikko Rantanen also tallied four points in the second period (one goal, three assists), making the two Finns the first pair of teammates in NHL history to each record four points in a playoff period. The Stars will be disappointed that they couldn't close out the series on Thursday night, but Hintz's improvement in form is encouraging ahead of Saturday's Game 7. Six of his seven points this postseason have come over the past two games. Hintz boasts four goals and three assists for the playoffs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar finished Thursday's 7-4 win in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars with a goal and two assists. Makar set up Artturi Lehkonen and Martin Necas for a pair of goals before potting the game's final tally in an empty-net situation. Entering Thursday's action, Dallas had nullified Makar offensively in three consecutive games. The star blue-liner has had a tough time in the series, but all will be forgotten if he can put together another big performance in Saturday's Game 7. Makar has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 25 shots, eight blocks, and eight hits in six playoff games this year.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon recorded three points as the team staved off elimination with a 7-4 victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Colorado's star forward was quiet for most of the night but sparked into life late in the game. He collected all his points inside the final 11 minutes of play, recording a goal and two assists. MacKinnon was credited with a Stars own goal at the 9:02 mark in the third period, which ended up being the game-winning tally. He then picked up his helpers with the Dallas net empty. This tied MacKinnon for the franchise record for most points in a playoff period. While MacKinnon was held in check by the Stars for most of Game 6, he has enjoyed a good series, picking up 10 points (six goals, four assists) in six games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
May 2, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone contributed a goal and an assist in Thursday's series-clincher against the Minnesota Wild. The 2023 Stanley Cup champions defeated the Wild with a tightly contested 3-2 win, with Stone assisting Jack Eichel on Vegas' second goal and recording the game-winning marker with 3:58 left in regulation. Stone became the second Golden Knights player to score multiple series-clinching goals with the franchise. The Golden Knights captain had a slow start to the postseason but will enter the next round on a three-game point streak. He has tallied two goals and two assists during this scoring run, which are his only points in these playoffs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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